Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Volkswagen New Beetle

Volkswagen has confirmed that the third generation of one of its icons, the Beetle will come to market next fall. Exterior dimensions over a wide range of mechanical and design with clear dyes 'retro' that collect at the heart of the model presented in 1938 are some of its main lines. With all of you, the VW Beetle the XXI century.

What do you think? Leave your comments, the most interesting magazine published in the Highway. If you prefer, debate the news in our forums. The countdown to the premiere of 'Beetle' twenty-first century has begun. The new VW Beetle will come to market next fall, with the U.S. and Germany, the first countries to see their roads between September and October.


In November, the marketing of this iconic car will be extended to other European countries. One of the first considerations we have to do is its official name. The final name is Beetle vehicle, eliminating the term 'New' which adopted the model launched in 1998. Thus, the German company wants to further enhance one's personality cult car of the automotive history.

The third generation of the VW Beetle has a growth spurt in its exterior proportions about the New Beetle. Announced a length of 4278 mm (152 mm), width of 1808 mm (84 mm) and a height of 1486 mm (12 mm less), data that help your entire gain aesthetic presence. The wheelbase is also larger, namely 2537 mm -22 mm.

On the other hand, the wide track front and rear track also increase, with 1578 mm and 1,544 mm respectively. True to its origins, what does the external appearance remains the VW Beetle is the unmistakable round design of the headlights, optionally, be provided with optical bi-xenon daytime running lights LED type.

Other elements of his body slightly reminiscent of the classic model fenders are exposed and the peculiar shape of the hood, the footrests and skirts. Behind closed doors, the VW Beetle also has certain peculiarities, like the three spheres placed at the top of the dashboard correspond to the oil temperature, turbo boost pressure and time, with a kind of second counter.

In the center console, we can see the controls of the audio and navigation systems and, at the bottom, the air conditioner. Like the original Beetle, the new model also offers an extra glove in the passenger side, opening up (the standard glove box opens down). And if we raise the head, observe its panoramic roof, much higher than the second generation, which provides the ability to swing it or open it.

In terms of liveability, announces a comfortable space for four occupants, while the available storage volume in the trunk between the 310 and 905 liters. In Europe, the United States, will offer a unique gasoline engine of 2.5-liter engine, the new VW Beetle will be available with three petrol engines.

The offer will begin with a 105 hp 1.2 TSI direct-injection turbo supercharged. With this engine, mounted a Stop & Start system for automatic start-stop motor, a device that helps reduce fuel consumption and emission levels until final figures of 5.5 l/100 km and 129 g / km of CO2. A step above the popular stands TSI supercharged 1.4-liter turbo-compressor 160 hp.

The most powerful engine in the supply of gasoline direct-injection four-cylinder is the 2.0 TSI 200 hp, the supercharged only. For this engine, VW announced a top speed of 225 km / h, average fuel consumption of 7.4 l/100 km and CO2 emissions level of 173 g / km. The three petrol engines, the 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI, 2.0 TSI and may be combined with a manual gearbox or the DSG dual-clutch automatic.

Likewise, the two more powerful versions of the petrol range premiere electronic limited slip differential, which improves power delivery in areas tacks. For those who prefer diesel, the new VW Beetle will at the time of its launch with two engines: a 105 hp 1.6 TDI and 2.0 TDI 140 hp. The first, associated with the BlueMotion technology package claims to be the more efficient version in the history of this cult car with a consumption of 4.3 l/100 km and emission levels of 112 g / km CO2.

Initially, the equipment levels of the VW Beetle will be three: the base called the Beetle, the Design and Sport. Standard for all models offer the ESP stability control and six airbags. Expect a wide range of options available depending on the country where it is sold.

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