Next-generation Beetle drops the 'New' from its name but comes with a design update meant to keep the retro-styled model relevant
This is the next-generation 2012 VW Beetle, which has now dropped the capitalized word 'New' from its name.
The next Beetle model will be making its official debut soon at the Auto Shanghai show and then later at the New York auto show this week.
The 2012 VW Beetle differs in styling from the previous generation with a flatter roof and more upright back end. The new Beetle is also wider than its predecessor by 3.3 inches (8.4 cm) and longer by 6 inches (15.2 cm).
Engine options will include the 2.0 liter TFSI engine and the 2.0 liter TDI diesel in both European and North American spec variants.
The North American Beetle still gets the 2.5 liter as an entry-level option with 170 bhp (127 kW / 172 PS) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) of torque.
VW will offer various performance packages to make the 2012 Beetle as sporty as ever, including 19-inch wheels and a rear spoiler as seen in the photos here.
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