VW Beetle 2012 Ready to Go U.S. and European Markets

After some time ago launched a teaser image with new models, Volkswagen (VW) Beetle official 2012 exhibited at the Shanghai Auto Show 2011, today, Tuesday (19/04/2011). Typical iconic German car manufacturer is set to perform at New York International Auto Show 2011.

The main changes made VW the most important of the new Beetle eliminate the word 'New' from the nickname of the previous generation. As reported Car Advice, trimming the name is expected to appeal to consumers more easily refer to this iconic car with a name, the Volkswagen Beetle.

Another difference which includes a sharper profile body and lower. In addition, the 2012 Beetle was given the roofline design of smaller, while the size of the 'waist' look bigger, it gives the impression of more retro.

Beetle facelift in 2012 this also includes front bumper, with a hexagonal shape which is lower and thinner in the front and rear wheel arches. Overall, the 2012 Beetle lower body 12 millimeters (mm) from the previous generation, about 1486 mm.

For performance, this 2012 Beetle carrying the latest engine package is placed in front, as well as modified with front-wheel drive system (front-wheel drive). The package includes 2.0-liter turbocharged engine 155TSI, which could catapult the 155 kilowatt (kW) and 280 newtonmeter torque (Nm).

The engine package dikisarkan great demand all walks of life. In addition, VW is also providing diesel engine turbo 2.0-liter, four-cylinder (103TDI) that dikisarkan provide power to 103 kilowatts (kW) and 320 newtonmeter torque (Nm). Typically, the engine is most popular in the U.S. market.

The engine package is offered with two choices of the transmission system, ie, six-speed manual transmission or a DSG dual-clutch transmission automatically. The new Volkswagen Beetle dikisarkan will slide in European and U.S. markets by the end of 2012.

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