2012 Volkswagen New Beetle (updated starts at 19k)
#46
Cycle Savant
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Sportier and sleeker, while keeping its iconic stature.
It's gonna be well received, but I don't think it's going to change market perceptions/stereotypes.
And any increased demand for the car will be offset by its increased price. I will most likely sell in similar numbers after the hype softens...
It's gonna be well received, but I don't think it's going to change market perceptions/stereotypes.
And any increased demand for the car will be offset by its increased price. I will most likely sell in similar numbers after the hype softens...
#48
Lexus Fanatic
Like I told Mike above, they did seem, IMO, to do a (slightly, at least) better job on the retro-lines of this model than on the last one in 1998.
#49
It's a nice evolution for the vehicle and I definitely agree more masculine then before. Not something I would purchase, but I'm sure they'll sell plenty of them.
BTW in 1998 it was introduced as "The New Beetle" so will this one be "The New New Beetle"
Why, yes, yes you did. Got Pics?
BTW in 1998 it was introduced as "The New Beetle" so will this one be "The New New Beetle"
Why, yes, yes you did. Got Pics?
#51
Lexus Fanatic
Part of that is just the way most cars are designed and built nowadays. In general, there's a lot less metal and a lot more plastic, especially with the interiors, than back in the days of the air-cooled Beetle.
#52
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It's a nice evolution for the vehicle and I definitely agree more masculine then before. Not something I would purchase, but I'm sure they'll sell plenty of them.
BTW in 1998 it was introduced as "The New Beetle" so will this one be "The New New Beetle"
Why, yes, yes you did. Got Pics?
BTW in 1998 it was introduced as "The New Beetle" so will this one be "The New New Beetle"
Why, yes, yes you did. Got Pics?
#53
Lexus Fanatic
Like many enthusiasts I don't take these "new Beetles" seriously. I think the cartoonish style and non-functional/retro/contrived styling degrades the car when compared to the car it was derived.
Of course I do recognize the improvement over the last gen "new Beetle", but not a car I would consider or recommend. But I do understand that people have different automotive tastes and requirements, so for some it's a hit.
Of course I do recognize the improvement over the last gen "new Beetle", but not a car I would consider or recommend. But I do understand that people have different automotive tastes and requirements, so for some it's a hit.
#58
Lexus Fanatic
By now, that holder is just a gimmick that has lost its novelty. Besides, they are probably trying to make the car more attractive to males. I myself don't necessarily agree with the Beetle's female-stereotype, but it is a fact that more women than men buy them.