The newest "new" Volkswagen Beetle is open for ordering in Europe so, after its recent South African debut at the Johannesburg International Motor Show, when will it be available here?
The answer: From mid-2012 and the engine range at launch will include the 77kW 1.2 TSI and the 118kW 1.4 TSI, the latter with the option of seven-speed DSG.
Two equipment lines – Design and Sport – will be available to local buyers.
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According to VWSA, the differences between the two will be mostly visible in the cabin. The dashboard of Design models will share the car’s exterior paint colour, while Sport models will have a carbon fibre-look panel within the dash and painted steering wheel spokes will also denote the equipment lines.
Specification levels are expected to be high with aircon, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity, multifunction steering-wheels and fog lights.
Optional equipment is likely to include keyless entry, satnav, bi-xenon headlights and a sunroof and perhaps even the Fender sound pack, a 400W system plus sub-woofer developed along with the electric-guitar manufacturer.
So, would you like to own the latest version of the iconic Beetle? Tells us what you think in the Readers' Comments section below.
The answer: From mid-2012 and the engine range at launch will include the 77kW 1.2 TSI and the 118kW 1.4 TSI, the latter with the option of seven-speed DSG.
Two equipment lines – Design and Sport – will be available to local buyers.
LOCAL REVEAL: The latest Beetle at its South African debut at the 2011 Johannesburg International Motor Show held earlier in October.
According to VWSA, the differences between the two will be mostly visible in the cabin. The dashboard of Design models will share the car’s exterior paint colour, while Sport models will have a carbon fibre-look panel within the dash and painted steering wheel spokes will also denote the equipment lines.
Specification levels are expected to be high with aircon, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity, multifunction steering-wheels and fog lights.
Optional equipment is likely to include keyless entry, satnav, bi-xenon headlights and a sunroof and perhaps even the Fender sound pack, a 400W system plus sub-woofer developed along with the electric-guitar manufacturer.
So, would you like to own the latest version of the iconic Beetle? Tells us what you think in the Readers' Comments section below.