AutoExpress has recently reviewed the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, a car which tries to look more manly in order to attract new customers and which features a longer bonnet, a flatter roof line, a rear spoiler, twin exhaust pipes and even a ‘turbo badge’.
When compared to the previous generation, the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is a car that handles much better, especially in the top spec version which costs 25,000 GBP and is basically a VW GTI underneath, due to its 2.0-litre turbo plant. The new Beetle however comes with a different suspension, but its performance figures are still comparable to the GTI’s, considering that nought to 62 mpg takes 7.5 seconds, while its top speed is 139 mph.
Apart from the engine mentioned above the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is also available with a more girly 1.2-litre petrol unit priced at under 15,000 GBP while in terms of interior comfort Volkswagen has raised the bar, even though they made use of hard plastics instead of soft touch materials.
The interior design has also improved, and overall this new model does indeed look more masculine, but what does the general public think about it? Well they still think the 2012 Beetle is a car that should be driven by a woman.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Review Video :
01 Aug 2011
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