The 2014 Beetle Convertible R-Line, which was unveiled today at the Chicago Auto Show, is based on the 200HP Turbo model and comes with a long list of extra equipment.
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There are two versions of the Exclusive package available for buyers of the Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet, one based on the "Sport" equipment line and the other on the "Design" grade.
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The new Beetle Convertible has a starting price of €21,350 (equal to US$27,100) for the base model with the 1.2-liter TSI petrol engine that produces 104hp (105PS), rising to €27,950 (US$35,500) for the 138hp (140PS) 2.0-liter TDI diesel connected to a dual-clutch DSG transmission.
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One such example is the new Volkswagen Beetle Edition 53, a special edition model made exclusively for Spain that pays tribute to Walt Disney Pictures' "Herbie" character, which first appeared on film in 1968 with "The Love Bug" that spawned several sequels over the years.
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The base model is equipped with VW's 170-horsepower 2.5-liter five-cylinder unit and is priced at $24,440 with the manual gearbox and $25,540 with the automatic, while those looking for more oomph can opt for the 200-horsepower 2.0-liter TSI Turbo model that starts at $28,130 for the manual version and $29,200 for the DSG-equipped model. All aforementioned MSRPs exclude a destination charge of $795.
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The lineup kicks off with the "Ultimate Super Beetle" show car built in collaboration with performance specialist APR and the VWvortex team. The concept is based on the 2013 Beetle Turbo with the 2.0-liter TFSI, which in factory trim, produces 200-horses.
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The latest one is called the "Beetle Remix" and it just launched in Germany. What makes it special, at least in the eyes of Volkswagen's marketing team, are some cosmetic add-ons.
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Not that we're surprised in any way as the new Beetle Convertible follows the same formula with its predecessor combining the hatchback's retro-style body with a traditional soft top that lies exposed behind the rear seats when folded down.
We do not get any images of the car with the top in its place, but the German automaker claims that the combination of a "flatter roofline and the more upright windshield" gives the car a shape that’s "more closely aligned with the first generation Beetle Cabriolet".
The top is automatic on all models, regardless of trim, and takes a little over 10 seconds to open or close at a touch of a button, which can be used up to a speed of 30mph (48 km/h).
This time, the German carmaker has added a 1.2-litre TSI petrol delivering 104HP / 105 PS connected to a six-speed manual gearbox (joining the DSG version of the same powerplant) and the 1.6-litre TDI diesel 104HP / 105 PS with BlueMotion Technology, which is offered with either a five-speed manual or seven-speed DSG transmissions.
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With the exception of the wider wheels, both R-Line kits bring purely cosmetic upgrades. The exterior package available as a standalone item that can be combined with any of the twelve available Beetle colors, while the interior package is offered only as an extension of the R-Line exterior details.
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After a Hot Wheels toy model gave us our first look at the 2013 SRT Viper GTS a couple of months before Chrysler revealed the car at the New York Auto Show, a die-cast model of the upcoming 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible was up until recently, available for sale on the web.
The 1:43 scale version of the drop top Beetle was made by German toy carmaker Schuco Modell and sold as the "Dealer Edition 1/43 2013 VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible" in a choice of three shades, including Light Blue, Black and White.
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Now, only a few days before the show airs on television, VW and Discovery Channel released a new video that contains scenes from the presentation of the submersible and drivable Beetle cage at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel as well as from the show itself.
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"It is really the right engine for this car," says Hans-Jürgen Abt, CEO and founder of ABT Sportsline. "Particularly people who use their car quite a lot will really value how economical but also torquey it is," he added.
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This year's edition of the Shark Week, which airs on the Discovery Channel network August 12-16, will have an automotive flavor in the sense that Volkswagen of America is sponsoring the series.
The German automaker will do a bit more than simply advertise its name and products as the company commissioned the creation of a one-of-a-kind "Volkswagen Beetle Shark Observation Cage", said to put viewers in the driver’s seat "as it cruises along the ocean floor".
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The new powerplants are a 2.0-liter TDI turbo diesel producing 138-horses (140PS) and a range-topping 2.0-liter TSI turbocharged petrol rated at 197hp (200PS), both available with a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed dual clutch DSG gearboxes.
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The new additions to the range are the next generation of the Beetle Convertible and a hybrid version of the Jetta.
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