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The Production of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Starts in Mexico

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Variants The Production of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Starts in Mexico

The latest 2012 Volkswagen Beetle coupe hatchback celebrated its world premiere in April this year and is scheduled to arrive at dealer showrooms in Germany from this fall. Expected to become a sales hit, the new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle coupe hatchback entered production this past weekend in Puebla, Mexico, as Volkswagen has announced.

The Puebla plant is the largest automobile factory in Mexico and one of the Volkswagen Group’s biggest vehicle manufacturing plants. It supplies North and South America as well as Europe with the new Jetta volume model; soon, the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle coupe hatchback will join the production line-up.

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle coupe hatchback and Volkswagen Golf variant are built exclusively by Volkswagen de Mexico for world markets. In 2010, the factory produced some 435,000 vehicles. Puebla also manufactures engines for the American continent and with its workforce of over 15,000 is one of Mexican industry’s largest employers.

“The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle coupe hatchback is a strong symbol of our brand. It combines the emotional heritage of the original Beetle with the future of Volkswagen,” Hubert Waltl said in Puebla. “At the same time, the new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle coupe hatchback and the engine plant we are building in Silao represent the great confidence we place in Mexico as a manufacturing location. As one of the main manufacturers of compact class vehicles, Volkswagen de México is a key building block in our growth strategy for North America.”

Volkswagen is currently working on the Beetle R version of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle coupe hatchback, which is likely to make its debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show this September. As the hottest version in the line-up the Beetle R version of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle coupe hatchback, rumored to come as a front-wheel drive car, is to be powered by the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that’s found in the Golf GTI and Beetle Turbo, developing some 240 horsepower.

 

alicia July 20, 2011 Volkswagen , ,

Jay Leno versus 1938 and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

1938 Volkswagen Beetle Jay Leno versus 1938 and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

We don’t really know what it is about this guy that we like, but Jay Leno just seems to have an honest way of describing cars. In addition, there are very few people, if any, in the world who have a bigger passion for everything that moves (cars, bikes trucks…you name it) or possesses a bigger collection of vehicles.

While in Germany, Jay Leno dropped by at the AMG factory, where he assisted in the assembly of an AMG 6.3 V8 for the SLS AMG. The TV host even got to play around in the electric version – the SLS AMG E-CELL.

Jay Leno didn’t stop there, as he also stooped by Wolfsburg, giving the oldest ever Beetle – the 1938 Volkswagen Beetle – in existence and the brand new one – the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle – a back to back comparison. We’re reminded just how cool the old model is, and how thoughtfully it was put together, great attention having been paid to proper headroom and engine reliability. Click here to watch the video.

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Jay Leno versus 1938 and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

The 1938 Volkswagen Beetle which driven by Jay Leno might be good to drive at 10 mph (16 km/h), but for the real kicks you’ll have to go for the poky 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, a mix of retro styling and modern creature comforts. Jay Leno quickly gets behind the wheel of the VW’s latest offering in 2.0-liter form, with a sunroof and air conditioning. The engine comes from the Golf GTI, produces 200 horsepower and is mated to a double-clutch gearbox.

Jay Leno who is famous for his chat show, correctly points out how much the Beetle has change into more of a sportscar than the previous generation, due to the responsive engine and a type of gearbox that wasn’t even available on a Lamborghini some years back. It’s not really a revolution, this car, more of an evolution, and its granddaddy is surely proud; and we believe Jay Leno is also proud to be the first person to test the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.

 

alicia July 9, 2011 Volkswagen , ,

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Appears at Britney Spears’ Video Clip

2012 VW Beetle 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Appears at Britney Spears’ Video Clip

2012 Volkswagen Beetle gets extra marketing. Gone are the days that good products sell themselves, as carmakers have huge, multi-million dollar budgets to spend on product placement. The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is a good-looking car in its new-found unisex guise, but Volkswagen probably does not want to take any chances.

As a result the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle model was featured in Britney Spears’ brand-new video, called “I Wanna Go”. A bright-red version of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is featured and it gets plenty of coverage. The pop star flashes a cop at about the 1 minute and 18 seconds and she is subsequently bent over and patted down and searched for… lost sexiness, we think.

What’s amazing is that the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle gets about 40 seconds of air-time, but we won’t bother with details of the clip, as we are here not to talk about the queen of Pop, but to talk about the Bug.

As this clip appeal the most to the pop star’s US fans, we’ll remind you that the you can buy the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle for as little as $19,765 (including destination charge). For the money, you get the ancient 170HP 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual gearbox, which combine to offer an estimated 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. Standard features include split folding rear seat, aux-in for portable audio players, a leather steering wheel, 17-inch alloys, and an eight-speaker audio system.

2012 Volkswagen Beetle also comes in a 2.0-liter TSI version, powered by the same engine as the GTI, which provides 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of peak torque. Pricing for the model starts at $24,165 (incl. destination). This v2012 Volkswagen Beetle version comes with added Bluetooth, iPod connectivity, three-color ambient lighting, larger brakes with red calipers, a “kaeferfach” additional glovebox that is similar to that of the original Beetle, sport seating surfaces, 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, fog lights, three additional gauges on the dashboard, and alloy pedals completed the look for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.

 

alicia June 23, 2011 Volkswagen , ,

Pre-Order Program of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition Has Started

2012 Beetle Black Turbo Pre Order Program of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition Has Started

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition is here and the pricing has been announced last week. Just now, the North American division of Volkswagen launched the Vehicle Pre-Order (VPO) for the bug. To mark the launch of the online Vehicle Pre-Order for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition. Better be quick because the 2.0-liter 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition only produced in 600 units.

The special edition of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition, the first model available in the range, has a starting MSRP of $24,950. Through the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition Vehicle Pre-Order program, customers pay a $495 reservation fee that goes towards the final purchase of their 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition model.

2012 Beetle Black Turbo side view Pre Order Program of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition Has Started

What make the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition so special is not only its limited availability, but also the sporty powertrain and eye-catching features. The model is fitted with VW’s DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission and the 2.0-liter, in-line four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft. (280 Nm) of torque. The unit offers an EPA fuel economy rating of 30 mpg on the highway when outfitted with the automatic transmission.

2012 Beetle Black Turbo interior Pre Order Program of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition Has Started

Standard features on the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition include Bluetooth technology, iPod connectivity, three-color ambient lighting, larger brakes with red calipers, a “kaeferfach” additional glovebox that is similar to that of the original Beetle, sport cloth seating surfaces, 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, foglights, and alloy pedals. It also includes an RCD 310 sound system with eight speakers.

This fall, customers will have access to the 2.5l model of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition, at a starting MSRP of $18,995. In 2012, a TDI Clean Diesel model will become available, which is expected to be the most fuel-efficient Beetle ever.

2012 Beetle Black Turbo rear view Pre Order Program of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition Has Started

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition Vehicle Pre-Order program is available here, better hurry if you want to be among the 600 units owners of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Edition.

 

alicia June 15, 2011 Volkswagen , ,

2011 Volkswagen Beetle Pimped Out by CFC

2011 VW Beetle by CFC 2011 Volkswagen Beetle Pimped Out by CFC

2011 Volkswagen Beetle probably soon to be replaced by the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is making the final preparations in regards to the market launch of the all-new Beetle, the previous generation – the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is still on top of its game. A convertible version of the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle model has recently been used by the Weilheim-based CarFilmComponents (CFC) as a show car during the 2011 Tuning World Bodensee in early May.

CFC pimped out the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle on-site, in front of the visitors, transforming it into an insane-looking vehicle which could easily pass as the perfect ride for the Looney Tunes characters. CFC has then taken the playful car to a photo session from which the adjacent images were selected to best reflect its eye-catching potential.

2011 VW Beetle by CFC side view 2011 Volkswagen Beetle Pimped Out by CFC

2011 Volkswagen Beetle covered using multi-colored self-adhesive film; CFC has dressed the front apron, the front wings, the side sills, the rear wings and the rear area in sticker bombing and velvet foil.

The sticker bombing on the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle by CFC features high quality digital printings and high quality cottonized polyamide fibers (velvet) which carries price tag of €2,200. With that amount of price, not only you get the digital printings and high quality velvet covered the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, but also the mounting service is included in that price as well.

2011 VW Beetle by CFC tire view 2011 Volkswagen Beetle Pimped Out by CFC

2011 Volkswagen Beetle gets 19-inches oxygen rims in sparrow black to emphasize the physical and visual connection to the road. Not only that, CFC added the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle with colored rim rings which is matching the car’s body foil, and it costs €339 for each of it. The rims on the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle are shod with Kumho Ecsta SPT tires size 225/35ZR19 88Y with price tag €159 for each tires. For noticeable improvements of driving dynamics, CFC also suggests fitting the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle with adjustable wheel spacers from SCC (€167 per axle) and a stainless steel coilover suspension from KW (€919) in combination with a stabilizers tuning kit (€179).

alicia May 30, 2011 Volkswagen , , , ,
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