VW Beetle Convertible - With Anticipation For Spring ~ THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD BLOG

According to the 2011 introduced the second generation of the Beetle Coupe now comes the open version. Wider, lower and longer than its predecessor, the VW Beetle Cabriolet is in the wind. (Photo: VW)

After closed following open: Volkswagen presents the Beetle Convertible at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2012 for the first time to the public. Formally, the cult car oriented with the electric soft top in its coupe counterpart and takes its course dimensions. And have grown over the previous in length (plus 15.2 centimeters) and width (8.4 cm), while the height is shrinking by nearly three inches to now 1.47 meters. For inmates means more freedom of movement, and also the trunk swallows 24 liters more luggage, although 225 liters are still 25 liters less than its closest relative, the Golf Cabrio.

After all, the rear seats can be folded by now - there had to fit the old model. No surprises are found in motor program: Analog is the coupé, the two well-known turbo-diesel engines with 1.6 liters (77kW/105 hp) 1.2, respectively, 2.0 liters (103 kW/140 PS) and three direct-injection gasoline engine with to 2.0 liters capacity values between 77 kW/105 hp and 147 kW/200 hp. This performance enables the Wolfsburg consumption values between 4.5 liters of diesel (118 g CO2/km) and 7.8 liters of gasoline (180 g CO2/km) per 100 km in mixed driving.

Top opens up to 50 km / h

Anyone with the Beetle Cabriolet promptly at a red light decides to open the standard electric hood must not fear for the green signal. To 50 km / h that is the umbrella operating functions while driving. Comprehensive safety equipment ensures a good feeling - and this is also maintained open, is an active roll-over protection system. In terms of comfort, customers should carefully consider the basic version of what is important to them. Although these rolls with radio and central at the start, but air conditioning is not on board - or, indeed, light-alloy wheels.

Are start-stop with brake energy regeneration, it cost about 400 euros, but only for the base units. For all machines on the other hand an automatic transmission (dual-clutch) is available - it costs from 1800 to 2200 euros extra, depending on the version. Highlights of the options list includes navigation system (from 665 euros), keyless locking system (370 euros) and xenon headlights for 760 euros. The prices for the convertible start at 21,350 euros. The first customer deliveries will take place in February 2013.