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2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI
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The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle offers the classic Beetle looks while once again modernizing the iconic shape, this time with a little more aggression and sport in the design.

It seems as though Volkswagen is attempting to attract more male buyers with this Beetle design. For example, gone is the flower on the dash and pastel colours are now a thing of the past.

What they didn’t get rid of though is probably one of the best features of the Beetle and that is the 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine, available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic (DSG) transmission – my tester is of the latter type.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI
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In Highline trim with the Technology package my tester comes out to just over $30,000. The technology package adds a Fender stereo system with over 400 watts and SiriusXM satellite radio, navigation and the CD changer is changed to a single disc player.

Standard features include power windows, cruise control, manual climate control with air conditioning and body colour keyed interior panels. Add an extra $1,400 and you can get a panoramic sunroof.

MSRP as tested (including destination): $30,710

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