VW Beetle: Beetle here!

A new generation of Volkswagen Beetle had to show at the same time in Berlin, Shanghai and New York. But the effect of an intercontinental premiere spoiled magazine Motor Trend, which is poured into a worldwide web of information and photos. Can not say that in 1998 New Beetle was a very popular model. "New Beetle" recalls former "people's car" only superficially. And was a fashionable and expensive toy for fans neoretro. Nevertheless, over 12 years of production sold 1.2 million cars. Mainly in the States. Initially, the novelty enjoyed it popular, and in 1999 sold 83,000 cars. And then the popular New Beetle began to fall, and in 2009, has not exactly new Beetle has found only 15,000 buyers. The owners complained about the tight rear seats and small trunk. Well, in general, at present, "Beetle" motor was supposed to be back. In Wolfsburg, of course, tried to awaken the fading interest in the car. For example, the interior is decorated with flowers. In 2003, the year presented a convertible, and two years later just refurbish the exterior of the car. From 2001 to 2003, released "charged" version of RSi c Ryadno-V-shaped engine 3.2 (221 hp..), All-wheel drive and suspension, the engineers modified Porsche. In 2010, in Los Angeles showed a farewell series of the New Beetle and immediately intrigued by the new generation of machines. Judging from the funny clips from the life of insects, the new "Beetle" to be operational in nature. A silhouette is featured in the popular television show, Oprah Winfrey, recalled Ragster concept six years ago. A new generation of consoles has lost Beetle New. The machine turned out to 152 mm long (4,278 mm), 84 mm wider (1808 mm) and 12 mm lower (1486 mm). The car kept a visual link with its predecessor, but it looks more sporty. First of all, thanks to a straight roof line, whereas the previous generation had a domed roof, as if drawn by a pair of compasses. Because of this novelty ceiling was 40 mm below, but for the rear passengers have more space above their heads. And the trunk volume has increased from 209 to 310 liters. In Profile 2012 Beetle became more like the classic Beetle. " Particularly successful design solution can be considered a spoiler on the trunk lid, where a classical model has been visor lights of the plate. But the rear optics is no longer round. Interior podrasteryal originality and maintained in the corporate VW-style. "Motorcycle" instrument panel and the vase in the past. But the increased quality of finishing materials - it's visible to the naked eye. Beetle third generation based on node model Jetta. Front had McPherson, rear - torsion beam. In the U.S. the car will be powered by gasoline or a two-liter turbo engine (200 hp..), Or the famous atmosfernikom 2.5 (170 hp..) - Half from the motor Lamborghini Gallardo. The latter works in tandem with both the "mechanics" and the "automatic". In addition, the Americans offered a car with a 2.0 turbodiesel (140 hp..) With 6-speed manual transmission or a robot »DSG. Europe and Asia provide "global" folksvagenovskie gasoline turbochetverki volume from 1,2 to 2,0 liters and 105, 140, 160 and 200 hp. with. In addition, for the European market, there are two turbodiesel capacity of 105 and 140 hp. with. The two most powerful petrol versions are equipped with simulated inter-wheel lock XDS. Version with a 1.4 engine (160 hp..) And DSG consumes just 8.9 liters per 100 kilometers. Whereas the previous generation of machines with an engine 1.8 (150 hp..) And "machine consumes three liters of gasoline anymore. Prices have not been determined, but the Mini and the Fiat 500 should already begin to be afraid of insects. Gallery novelties Shanghai Auto Show 2011 is available here. Gallery the most beautiful girls of Shanghai Auto Show 2011 is available here.