2012 VW New Beetle

avishar · 14th October 2009, 14:04

They have intergrated design elements from the VW UP! concept and its derivatives( space UP).The small grille area could suggest it to have an electric powertrain.Looks neat,hopefully they will make it cheaper too.

14000rpm · 14th October 2009, 17:05

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Originally Posted by hanmust

2012 VW New Beetle to get More Interior Room

they might as well call it something else. its lost the beetle genes and has therefore become anonymous.

rr_zen · 14th October 2009, 18:04

The car looks good, but as others say, it cannot be termed the beetle as there has been a paradigm shift in its character and it is hard to associate the name beetle with this one (after having seen the earlier version).

MaserQ · 16th October 2009, 16:48

Looks like a cross between a Fiat 500 and a VW Up. Not a bad effort.

SRK · 16th October 2009, 17:32

Where is the Bettle?

This looks more like a Fiat 500 sedan with a VW logo.

The designer has done a good job but I feel they shouldn't call it Bettle.

SirAlec · 17th October 2009, 00:46

OMG they copied the wheels from Abarth 500.

kevinephraim · 18th April 2011, 21:40

The all new VW 2012 New beetle was revealed to the general public a few hours ago in NYC.

Here are some pics from another website.

The New New Volkswagen Beetle photos

and the revelation video on VW's facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/video/video...50171383373544

AyAn! · 18th April 2011, 22:37

Doesn't look too bad IMO.They've tried to keep some sort of family resemblance up front,but could have done away with those trademark VW mirrors though! The car somehow looks more grown-up and has lost its character in the process.

Sabby-069 · 18th April 2011, 23:41

Looks good; a little edgy - But the name 'Beetle' just dosen't go with this design

justwheels · 19th April 2011, 00:29

For me this beetle has the 'wow' factor. It sure looks classy and catchy. The work of the edges in the all round curvy body adds a bit of modernity to the design. Tail light cluster is a nice change. A nice upgrade to a cute life style vehicle!

fre2bpowerless · 19th April 2011, 03:20

I think I can be convinced to drive this beetle - in Black.

It's edgy but I think VW wants to market this car to men and women.

anachronix · 19th April 2011, 08:42

Nothing like a beetle here! Curves are gone :lol

The front looks inspired from the Punto Evo & those wheels are bluntly copied from the Fiat 500!

mdsaab · 19th April 2011, 09:33

The lower half of the car does have some element of porsche.
While the top half definately resembles the beetle.
Have not seen the back end but i think it looks pretty beetle to me.
The front is the new design face of VW, thats where they have made a big mistake and ruined the exclusitivity of the beetle.
They definately are aiming this one at both men and women.
Just hope the standard flower pot is ommited from the package. Yikes!

vinaydas · 19th April 2011, 09:46

looks more like the 500 now.

ACM · 19th April 2011, 10:12

The current Beetle has not exactly been a big success so however much we may love it's looks it simply does not translate into sales that can be said to be substantial enough for the segment in which it plays.

This implies a major change in the looks and other aspects was on the cars.

The newer Beetle featured on this thread does look fresh, it has influences of the Prosche, the UP Car theme, the current Beetle, the Fiat 500 even, and in the intakes on the side even the nano

.

I like the look of the new Beetle but the Fiat 500 and the mini are now in the same league in the looks department due to the conformation to standard design practices with the new Beetle.

For someone looking to stand out the current Beetle is a better bet. It looks like in time the new look will merge the the background automotive landscape.

14th October 2009, 14:04	#16
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,901 Thanked: 4,143 Times	They have intergrated design elements from the VW UP! concept and its derivatives( space UP).The small grille area could suggest it to have an electric powertrain.Looks neat,hopefully they will make it cheaper too.
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14th October 2009, 18:04	#18
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,799 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	The car looks good, but as others say, it cannot be termed the beetle as there has been a paradigm shift in its character and it is hard to associate the name beetle with this one (after having seen the earlier version).
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16th October 2009, 16:48	#19
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	Looks like a cross between a Fiat 500 and a VW Up. Not a bad effort.
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16th October 2009, 17:32	#20
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,201 Thanked: 524 Times	Where is the Bettle? This looks more like a Fiat 500 sedan with a VW logo. The designer has done a good job but I feel they shouldn't call it Bettle.
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17th October 2009, 00:46	#21
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	OMG they copied the wheels from Abarth 500.
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18th April 2011, 21:40	#22
kevinephraim BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pune, Bahrain Posts: 450 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	Re: 2012 VW New Beetle The all new VW 2012 New beetle was revealed to the general public a few hours ago in NYC. Here are some pics from another website. The New New Volkswagen Beetle photos and the revelation video on VW's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/video/video...50171383373544
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18th April 2011, 22:37	#23
AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 869 Times	Re: 2012 VW New Beetle Doesn't look too bad IMO.They've tried to keep some sort of family resemblance up front,but could have done away with those trademark VW mirrors though! The car somehow looks more grown-up and has lost its character in the process.
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18th April 2011, 23:41	#24
Sabby-069 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 68 Thanked: 19 Times	Re: 2012 VW New Beetle Looks good; a little edgy - But the name 'Beetle' just dosen't go with this design
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19th April 2011, 00:29	#25
justwheels BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 620 Thanked: 1,191 Times	Re: 2012 VW New Beetle For me this beetle has the 'wow' factor. It sure looks classy and catchy. The work of the edges in the all round curvy body adds a bit of modernity to the design. Tail light cluster is a nice change. A nice upgrade to a cute life style vehicle!
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19th April 2011, 03:20	#26
fre2bpowerless BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 259 Thanked: 86 Times	Re: 2012 VW New Beetle I think I can be convinced to drive this beetle - in Black. It's edgy but I think VW wants to market this car to men and women.
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19th April 2011, 08:42	#27
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Re: 2012 VW New Beetle Nothing like a beetle here! Curves are gone :lol The front looks inspired from the Punto Evo & those wheels are bluntly copied from the Fiat 500!
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19th April 2011, 09:33	#28
mdsaab Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 1,624 Thanked: 453 Times	Re: 2012 VW New Beetle The lower half of the car does have some element of porsche. While the top half definately resembles the beetle. Have not seen the back end but i think it looks pretty beetle to me. The front is the new design face of VW, thats where they have made a big mistake and ruined the exclusitivity of the beetle. They definately are aiming this one at both men and women. Just hope the standard flower pot is ommited from the package. Yikes!
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19th April 2011, 09:46	#29
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	Re: 2012 VW New Beetle looks more like the 500 now.
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19th April 2011, 10:12	#30
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,745 Thanked: 4,361 Times View My Garage	Re: 2012 VW New Beetle The current Beetle has not exactly been a big success so however much we may love it's looks it simply does not translate into sales that can be said to be substantial enough for the segment in which it plays. This implies a major change in the looks and other aspects was on the cars. The newer Beetle featured on this thread does look fresh, it has influences of the Prosche, the UP Car theme, the current Beetle, the Fiat 500 even, and in the intakes on the side even the nano . I like the look of the new Beetle but the Fiat 500 and the mini are now in the same league in the looks department due to the conformation to standard design practices with the new Beetle. For someone looking to stand out the current Beetle is a better bet. It looks like in time the new look will merge the the background automotive landscape.
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