Thursday 23 September 2010

2011 Volkswagen Beetle Ragster Concept Car Second Generation


The more exciting turbocharged and turbodiesel (TDI) four-cylinder engines that used to power the New Beetle are long gone; all that remains is a 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder that neither performs well nor impresses for fuel economy. Through either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission, the engine is relatively smooth but comes up short when you ask for brisk performance. EPA fuel economy ratings are just 20 mpg in the city and 28 or 29 mpg on the highway. Handling is pretty dull, too, but it's very maneuverable. The convertible is noticeably heavier, so performance suffers a bit.
With a design that clearly favors the exterior silhouette over interior accommodations, the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle makes pronounced sacrifices in terms of backseat space. Headroom in back is severely limited, though it's acceptable in coupes. In convertibles, you'll be hard-pressed to fit any adult back there as the contour of the seat is different. Although there's plenty of space in front, the driving position can take some getting used to, as the dash slopes far away from the driver. Ride quality is a plus; the New Beetle soaks up larger bumps without wallowing.
The New Beetle convertible is one of the best-executed drop-tops for those who simply want a practical vehicle that accommodates two for open-air cruising. The 2010 New Beetle convertible retains the coupe's distinctive roofline but in addition to the reduced backseat space sacrifices quite a bit of cargo space (5 cubic feet versus 12 for the coupe). The three-layer fabric top lowers in 13 seconds.
The 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle sorely lacks other features. In a clear admission that VW is no longer putting any significant development into the model (it plans to discontinue the model in a year or two), no factory navigation system is available, and Bluetooth hands-free isn't even an option. Many of the features once offered on the New Beetle, such as leather upholstery, fog lamps, and rain-sensing wipers, are no longer available. A Cold Weather Package, which includes heated front seats and heated windshield washer nozzles, is now standard, and two special editions for 2010—a Red Rock edition and the aptly named Final Edition—add a few extra features.
Volkswagen to Launch the 2011 Beetle Based on the Beetle Ragster Concept car. Continued development of second generation of the Volkswagen Beetle that will be presented this year in November, as a concept car at the Salon in Los Angeles. Volkswagen is working on the second-generation of the new Beetle. The new car is expected to make a debut in concept form at the 2010 LA Motor Show later this year and will go on sale in 2011. A second generation Volkswagen Beetle will be launched next year, which would have more focus on driving dynamics rather than retro styling. The production version will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011, and the year after arriving variant Cabriolet.
The Beetle will continue to be assembled in the plant in Puebla, Mexico, where it will be produced also the new Jetta. The two cars will share the new platform, characterized by a large step that will provide more cabin space for Beetle.
The second generation Volkswagen Beetle is a 2.0-liter engine producing 210 bhp (213 PS, 157 kW) could be seen on the car, more powerful than any engine currently sold on the vehicle. Also expected are 1.4-liter 160 bhp (162 PS, 119 kW) and 1.2-liter 105 bhp (106 PS, 78 kW) petrol engines. Diesel offerings could include 2.0-liter 140 bhp (142 PS, 104 kW) and 1.6-liter 105 bhp (106 PS, 78 kW) units. Customers in the US might get the chance to purchase the car with a five-cylinder 2.5-liter model cranking out 170 bhp (172 PS, 127 kW).
It is also said that the new car will have a heavily revamped interior. Engines will include the already existing 2.5-liter five-cylinder, a new 2.0-liter turbodiesel and a brand new hybrid version, powered by a 1.4-liter gasoline engine and a 27-horsepower electric motor. The engines will be mated with five and six speed manual transmissions and the new Volkswagen DSG dual-clutch gearbox.

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