NEW FOR 2013:
– Convertible added.
– Connectivity package no longer available.
– TDI engine added for coupe.
– Standard features added (coupe): 3-stage front passenger airbag, continuous Bluetooth pairing display in instrument cluster, updated cluster design, pull-out sun visor on driver’s side.
– Comfortline (coupe) gets standard Bluetooth with three button control.
– Highline and Sportline get standard Bluetooth with steering wheel mounted controls, MDI, and improved lumbar support.
– Sportline gets additional standard instruments in upper console, including engine oil temperature, analog/digital stopwatch, and boost pressure indicator.
This second generation of the “new” Beetle gets a profile closer to the original Bug, and with that comes improved rear passenger and cargo room. Volkswagen is looking to draw a more masculine audience with this lower, longer, and wider redux. While the non-turbo Bug comes with a rear torsion beam suspension, the Turbo’s chassis features multilink setup in back, giving open road comfort and spirited handling through the turns. The interior quality and design leap ahead from the previous model.
The Beetle Coupe is available with three different engines and four possible transmission options:
– 2.5L 5-cylinder engine producing 170 hp and 177 lb-ft mated to either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic, only available in Comfortline or Highline trims.
– 2.0L TDI clean diesel 4-cylinder engine producing 140 hp and 236 lb-ft mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic DSG with Tiptronic, only available in Comfortline or Highline trims.
– 2.0 TSI turbocharged gas 4-cylinder engine producing 200 hp and 207 lb-ft mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed DSG automatic, only available in Sportline or Super Beetle trims.
In Comfortline trim, features include 2.5L 5-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual transmission, 6-speed manual transmission (TDI), body coloured bumpers/door handles/side mirrors, dual exhaust on driver’s side, black front grille, integrated signals in side mirrors, heated power mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, manual climate control, security system with engine immobilizer, front center armrest storage, cruise control, front and rear floormats, multi-function trip computer, map lights, power locks, front vanity mirrors, chrome interior door handles, 8-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary jack, airbags (front, front side), LATCH, 6-way manually adjustable front seats, 50/50 split rear folding seat, tilt/telescopic leather steering wheel, Bluetooth phone integration, leather wrapped shift knob and handbrake lever, cloth seating, auto up/down power windows, and four wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Highline adds chrome to front grille, fog lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, black window surrounds with chrome, keyless entry, push button start, MDI with iPod connectivity, 8-way manual adjustable sport front seats, multi-function steering wheel, and steering wheel mounted Bluetooth controls.
Sportline adds 2.0 TSI turbocharged gas 4-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission, Turbo rear-centre badge, dual exhaust on driver and passenger sides, 18-inch wheels, alloy pedals, electromechanical speed sensitive steering, sport suspension, leather seats, and carbon fiber dash trim.
Fender Edition adds (to Highline) Fender premium audio system with touch screen and 6-disc CD changer, Sunburst design dashboard with Fender badge, 18-inch dish wheels, leatherette interior, and panoramic power sunroof.
The Super Beetle adds (to Sportline) up-tuned 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine (adds 10 hp), 19-inch alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, navigation system, and Salsa Red Vienna Leather with Titan Black Accents.
The old New Beetle Convertible wasn’t one of the most practical drop tops out there, or one of the nicest looking. But, for 2013 Volkswagen has brought us a new Beetle Convertible no longer called the ‘New Beetle’. Confused yet? No matter, the newest of the Beetles resembles the original air-cooled classic we have all grown to love far more than the previous model. This new design is more than just atheistically pleasing though as 2013 Beetle Convertible has a far more usable rear seat and trunk than the outgoing model. If you want a turbocharged Beetle that can drop its top, you will have to wait until 2014.
The Beetle Convertible is only available with a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine producing 170 hp and 177 lb-ft mated to a 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic.
In Comfortline trim, features include 2.5L 5-cylinder engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, power convertible cloth top with tonneau cover, integrated rear spoiler, body coloured bumpers/door handles/side mirrors, dual exhaust on driver’s side, black front grille, integrated signals in side mirrors, heated power mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, manual climate control, security system with engine immobilizer, front center armrest storage, cruise control, front and rear floormats, multi-function trip computer, map lights, power locks, front vanity mirrors, chrome interior door handles, 8-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary jack, MDI with iPod integration, active rollover protection system, airbags (front, front side), LATCH, 8-way manually adjustable front seats, 50/50 split rear folding seat, tilt/telescopic leather steering wheel, Bluetooth phone integration, leather wrapped shift knob and handbrake lever, leatherette seating, auto up/down power windows, and four wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Highline trim adds 17-inch wheels, chrome front grille, fog lights, keyless entry, push button start, sport seats, leather multi-function wheel, and leather seats.
