Monday, April 18, 2011

Volkswagen Beetle

The Beetle or better known as 'Bug' opens at the end of this year's generation. The third. What changes with the current model? The 'Beetle' twenty-first century is here. The current model was released in 1998 will give way during the month of November in Europe (just before you have done in North America) to the new generation that simplifies Beetle name only (no New Beetle, as the current model).

At first glance, few changes observed with respect to its predecessor, but the brand has outlined major changes, and concludes that it is an entirely different model. Those that still preserves, and does not change!, Is the round design of its headlamps (for the first time in the range offers the option of bi-xenon headlights with LED daylight), fender above, the peculiar shape hood of the footrests and skirts, and large integrated wheels.

The dimensions have grown, and fairly. The 2011 Beetle is 15.2 inches longer, reaches 4.27 meters, and is also wider, though less high: 1.80 m (+8.4 cm) and 1.48 m (-1.2 cm ), respectively. The trunk, in turn, also becomes more feasible, obtaining 310 liters instead of the current 209. Sitting in the cockpit appears to us tachometer, tachometer and fuel level indicator.

On the right, in the center of the dashboard, audio and navigation systems and in the bottom, the air conditioner. Like the original Beetle, the new model also offers an extra glove box on passenger side, opening up (the standard glove box opens down). And if we raise our head, we see its panoramic roof, much higher than that of the second generation, which offers the possibility of folding or opening.

All seasoned with a high standard safety equipment including, inter alia, ESP and six airbags. Up to 200 hp in its hidden depths, for models that come to our market, supercharged engines. Three versions of TSI 105, 160 and 200 hp. The most economical of fuel, 1.2 105 hp, comes equipped with the Stop & Start system and brake energy recovery.

It reaches a top speed of 180 km / h combined consumption and emissions are estimated at 5.5 l/100 km and 129 g / km, respectively, improving in this regard to the current model. The fastest of all is the 2.0 TSI 200 hp reaches 225 km / h. However, fuel consumption and emissions are too penalized, since the average fuel economy stood at 7.4 l/100 km and emits 173 g / km of CO2.

All these measurements correspond to the combinations with manual, but you can associate all gearbox with dual-clutch DSG. The two most powerful range of petrol premiere electronic limited slip differential, which improves power delivery in areas tacks. Diesel 140 hp 105 and the part of the Diesel, Beetle TDI will have two versions with capacities of 105 and 140 hp, with the first (1.6 TDI) with technology 'BlueMotion', which manages records of consumption and emissions in the history of the model: 4.3 l/100 km and 112 g / km of CO2.

The new Beetle, which has sold 22.5 million units worldwide, will be on sale during October / November this 2011. What changes, longer-Tilt Hood steeper windshield-domed ceiling is disregarded that characterizes the current model. -Rear spoiler (standard on the TSI 160 and 200 hp, integrated into the design.

"Engines: Three gasoline versions from 105, 160 and 200 hp and two Diesel 105 to 140 hp." Flyers with enamel of different applications radii design based on the equipment line. "Navigation System-locking system and keyless start 'Keyless Access' that disregards the door lock and key.

No comments:

Post a Comment