Volkswagen Beetle

Everyone knows about the Beetle. This iconic hatchback has been on sale for more than 80 years. Over the years, people have loved its cute shape, short dimensions and much more. Today, the world does not buy small hatchbacks anymore. They want small crossovers and small SUVs. This is why, the sales of this iconic hatchback have been dropping down and now it's reached the point where Volkswagen has had to stop. Marking the end of an era, the last Read More...

German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen will soon pull the plug on its iconic model, the Beetle. The company, during the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show, confirmed that the current model will be the last of the Beetle before it is axed forever. The Beetle will later be replaced by the ID Buzz Concept, based on the type 2 Transporter. Volkswagen's Research and Development chief Frank Welsch, who confirmed this development, was quoted saying that two or three generations is enough now and you Read More...

When you hear of the Beetle, the first thing that comes to your mind is that cute, sunshine yellow car that you would probably gift to your sister or wife. But this specific example would scare the bejesus out of you. A specially-tuned Volkswagen Beetle has set a new speed record at the World of Speed event that has long been a tradition at Lake Bonneville in Utah (USA). The Beetle LSR (Land Speed Record) with a turbocharged 2.0-litre direct-injection engine Read More...

The ongoing Auto Expo at New Delhi saw a series of unveiling by Volkswagen. The German car maker has unveiled as much as four new products, all for the Indian market. The products highlight the company's continued commitment and steady growth plans for the Indian market. Taking centre stage among the new products, is Volkswagen Ameo, which is also the global debut for the product. The Ameo has been designed keeping the dynamics of the Indian market in mind and Read More...

In all honesty, the last time we got behind the wheel of the reincarnated bug-inspired icon on wheels in its New Beetle (1997–2010) avatar, we weren’t too impressed. 2011 onwards, though, VW has decided to drop the ‘new’ prefix and put together the car bearing the legendary nameplate with a mission to make it more agile, more fun, more practical and injected it with a mild dose of testosterone for a slightly more muscular appearance. We took the bug out Read More...

Volkswagen celebrated the India launch of the new Beetle at NSCI, Mumbai, through a lifestyle evening in the presence of Volkswagen Beetle customers, Bollywood actor, Shahid Kapoor, ace designer Kunal Rawal and the crème de la crème of Mumbai’s fashion circuit. The new Beetle is powered by a turbocharged 1.4L TSI engine which replaces the 2.0 liter mill found on the old gen Beetle. The 1.4 liter TSI mill is paired to a 7-speed DSG gearbox. The new Beetle can be Read More...

Volkswagen launched the iconic Beetle in India today, with an ex-showroom price starting from INR 28.73 lakhs (ex-showroom Mumbai). What started in life in 1939, from an idea allegedly conceived by Adolf Hitler that sought to mobilize the masses, has now become a premium vehicle for the lifestyle conscious. The Beetle, once synonymous with love, peace, freedom and other associated synonyms, has now entered the 21st century with a modernist appeal. Built around Volkswagen's PQ35 platfrom that's shared with the new Jetta as well, the latest Beetle's appearance has Read More...

After all of the spy images, leaked brochure images and spottings, the pre-launch bookings for the much awaited 2016 Volkswagen Beetle have finally started. With the official launch of the 2016 Beetle just around the corner, customers can now avail the opportunity to become the proud owners by booking the new Beetle through select Volkswagen showrooms across India. You can also book your Beetle at www.bookmybeetle.in! The iconic Beetle comes with a 1.4l TSI (150 PS) petrol engine mated to a 7-speed DSG Read More...

The Volkswagen Beetle is set to make a comeback to India in its new avatar. Just before its return the images of the official brochure of the car have drifted on the internet. The images clarify a lot of inside-out details of the India spec Beetle. We already know that the new Volkswagen Beetle maintains its iconic retro styling, but is back with extra pounds. As per the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle brochure, it is confirmed that the Beetle will have a 1.4L Read More...