Indian Automobiles: BEETLE

Volkswagen Beetle Price : Rs 21,34,385* - Rs 21,34,385*

Volkswagen Beetle Review

Leading European auto manufacturer Volkswagen has launched its long awaited small car model Volkswagen Beetle in Indian market. The company has launched only one variant of the car and it will be imported as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) from company's Mexico based manufacturing plant which increases the Volkswagen Beetle price to a large extent. Volkswagen Beetle is priced at Rs 20.45 lacs (as ex-showroom prices in New Delhi).

Overall

European auto major Volkswagen has launched its most awaited luxurious small car model Volkswagen Beetle in Indian market in premium D-segment. The company has launched only one variant of Volkswagen Beetle which will be equipped with the 2.0L, petrol engine with six speed automatic transmission gearbox. The all new Volkswagen Beetle is a cute looking small car that carries unique and stylish exteriors. Volkswagen India has launched Volkswagen Beetle in India to compete with another D-segment luxurious small car Fiat 500 and another awaiting model Fiat Bravo, that might be launched in the Indian market in June 2010 in the same segment. The company officials announced that they will import the car as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) from its Mexican based manufacturing plant.

Volkswagen Beetle Description :

Volkswagen Beetle is powerful, luxurious and stylish car that offers the thrill of SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) with size similar to Tata Nano. Volkswagen Beetle is available only with petrol engine option with six speed manual transmission gearbox. Volkswagen India has launched only one variant of Volkswagen Beetle which is powered by the 2.0L, 1984cc, petrol engine with six speed automatic transmission gearbox. This 2.0L power-plant produces 115bhp of maximum power with 172Nm of maximum torque. Its powerful engine makes it able to cross the mark of 100kmph in just 11.2 seconds and touch the top speed mark of 180kmph. The active safety features that Volkswagen Beetle includes are ABS with EBD, dual front and side impact airbags, sear belt alarm, and tyre pressure monitoring system.

Volkswagen Beetle is a very stylish and refined hatchback car which includes the German engineering and performance to get exceptional fit and finish. Volkswagen Beetle offers dashing and elegant interiors but its tight cabin space limits its appeal. Its exterior body shape makes its handling more comfortable. Volkswagen Beetle is a front wheel drive car which is built on MK4 generation Volkswagen Golf/Jetta platform.

Raising and lowering the top of Volkswagen Beetle is pretty simple - just push a button on the instrument panel which will take it up or down. Other attractive features that a Volkswagen Beetle includes are 16" alloy wheels, full power accessories, heated front seats, remote keyless entry, tilt able and telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, in dash CD changer and steering mounted audio.

Volkswagen Beetle Models

Volkswagen India has launched only one variant of Volkswagen Beetle which is equipped with the high capacity 2.0L, 1984cc petrol engine and with six speed automatic transmission gearbox. Its automatic transmission gearbox makes the driving more comfortable in urban traffic.

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Volkswagen India has introduced only one variant of Volkswagen Beetle which is powered by the 2.0L, 1984cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine with six speed manual transmission gearbox. This engine is much powerful and can produce 115Bhp of maximum power at 5400rpm with 172Nm of maximum torque at 3200rpm and delivers high engine performance with excellent fuel efficiency. The engine offers a mileage of around 9kmpl in urban roads while on highway it gives a mileage of around 13kmpl.

Power

As we already discussed that Volkswagen Beetle is available only with both petrol engine option. This variant of Volkswagen Beetle is powered by the high capacity 2.0L, 1984cc, 4-Cylinder petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) fuel injection system which ensures better fuel combustion and enhances the power and performance of the car. This 2.0L, 1984cc power-plant delivers excellent power and torque and produces 115Bhp of maximum power at 5400rpm with 172Nm of maximum torque at 3200rpm. This engine delivers high engine performance so that car never vibrates even at high speed like 120kmph.

Colors

Volkswagen Beetle is available with six stunning colors which are Salsa Red, Black, Candy White, Sunflower, Reflex Silver and Laser Blue.
These colors are available with all variants of Volkswagen Beetle

Acceleration and Pick Up

Volkswagen Beetle is powered by high capacity engine that gives excellent power and performance that results in excellent acceleration and pick up. Volkswagen Beetle is powered by the 2.0L, 1984cc, 4-Cylinder MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) petrol engine with six speed automatic transmission gearbox. This high capacity power-plant produces 115Bhp of maximum power at 5400rpm with 172Nm of maximum torque at 3200rpm and delivers excellent engine performance. This higher level of power and torque results in excellent acceleration which enables Volkswagen Beetle to cross the mark of 100kmph in just 11.2 seconds and touch the top speed mark of 180kmph.

Volkswagen Beetle Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

Volkswagen Beetle is a two-door small model that is loaded with advanced interior and exterior features. With large alloy wheels, mid mounted third stop lamp, two-doors with body colored handles and roof mounted antenna, its exterior appears very stylish. The other features that make Volkswagen Beetle more sporty and stylish are the central antenna (Roof mounted ), Anti-intrusion beams that enhances safety, Body colored handles, Tinted glasses, Black colored front grille, Stylish headlamps, advanced graphich instrument panel, parking sensors and stylsih chrome finsihed tail lamps, Heatable Body Colored ORVMs (Out Side Rear View Mirror) on both side, etc.

Exterior Measurements

Volkswagen Beetle is a four seater luxurious small hatchback car model. The exterior dimensions of Volkswagen Beetle are - its length is 4,129mm, width is 1,721mm, height is 1,498mm with the wheelbase of 2,502mm and the ground clearance is 120mm. The turning radius of the car is 5.5 meters.

Volkswagen Beetle Interiors

Interior Appearance

Volkswagen Beetle is packed with attractive and impressive dual tone beige interiors with the dual tone beige dash board which is packed with advanced graphic instrument cluster and leather upholstery. Other stylish features that make Volkswagen Beetle interiors more dashing and stylish include - Leather Covered Steering Wheel, New Leather Covered Gear Shift Knob, Leather Seats, Floor Mats, Illumination of controls and gauges - blue, with red indicators, Interior front center dome light, Dual Front Vanity Mirrors, Three-spoked Leather Covered Steering Wheel, Leather Covered Gear Shift knob, V-Tex Trimed Seat, Fully Carpeted Lined Luggage Compartment, etc.
Interior Comfort

Volkswagen Beetle is a luxurious small hatchback car and it is packed with advanced and luxurious features that work as stress busters and offers maximum comfort with a great driving experience. The comfy features that can be found in Volkswagen Beetle are Power Steering (Tilted, Collapsible and Height Adjustable), Climate Control AC with HVAC (Heating Ventilation and AC), Power Windows with pinch protection, Electrically Adjustable Side Rear View Mirror, Electrically Operated Remote Fuel Flap, Keyless Entry, On Board Advanced CD Changer, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Cup Holders on Floor Console, Cigarette Lighter in Front Console, Rear Wash and Wiper, Electrical Glass Demister, Front door storage nets, One-piece folding rear seat, Seat height adjustment for driver and front passenger seats, Glove box light, Interior front center dome light, Front reading lights, Valet key, Folding keys (two) with radio-frequency remote transmitter for central locking, eyelet, Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator (if equipped with optional automatic transmission), warning lights, Coat Hooks on Door, Magazine Pockets in the Door Pads, Storage Net in Luggage Compartment, etc.

Interior Measurements

Volkswagen Beetle is a small hatchback car that has a seating capacity of four passengers. Volkswagen Beetle offers headroom of 970mm with the generous legroom of 1001mm and shoulder room of 1341mm. The luggage compartment capacity is 214 liters.

Engine Capacity and Performance

As we already mentioned that Volkswagen Beetle is available with only one variant which is powered by the high capacity engine which delivers good engine power and performance. This variant is equipped with the 2.0L, 1984cc, 4-Cylinder MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) petrol engine with six speed automatic transmission gearbox. This engine produces 115Bhp of maximum power at 5400rpm with 172Nm of maximum torque at 3200rpm. This higher level of power and torque enhances the performance of the car so that Volkswagen Beetle never vibrates even at high speed.

Wheels

Volkswagen Beetle is packed with 195/65 R15 "Houston" Alloy Wheels that makes its exterior a stylish one. All four wheels of Volkswagen Beetle are packed with puncture resistant radial tube less tyres with a size of 195/65 R15. The puncture resistant tubeless tyre offers stress free and comfortable driving experience on rough and bumpy roads.

Braking and Handling

The front wheels of Volkswagen Beetle are packed with large Ventilated Disc Brakes while its rear wheels are packed with a Solid Disc Brakes that de-accelerate this small car very quickly. The other advanced braking system that makes the handling of this small car more convenient is the ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) and ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) that ensures that vehicle will never skid in case of hard braking at wet or slippery road and offers safe journey.

Handling and Safety

Volkswagen Beetle is packed with lots of advanced safety features that ensure that the driver and passengers are safe in it. The active safety features that are available with Volkswagen Beetle include Four Airbags that activate in just 40 milliseconds of collision, ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) that prevents the wheel from locking up in case of hard braking on wet or slippery surfaces, Collapsible Steering Wheel that collapses itself in case of full frontal impact, Front and Rear Disc Brake to stop the vehicle sooner, Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control. The other passive safety features that are available with Volkswagen Beetle include Side Impact Bars that counter impact in case of a side collision, Crumple Zones that makes safety cage around you, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts with Pretensioner, Seat Belt Warning, Door Open Warning, Seat Belt Reminder, Clear Lens Fog Lamps, Tubeless Tyres, Engine Immobilizer, Reverse Guide System, Child Locks, Central Locking, etc.

Stereo and Accessories

Volkswagen Beetle is packed with the advanced DVD/MP3 compatible music system with FM and six integrated Speakers that offer best in class entertainment. This music system comes with Auxiliary Input Jack so that you can plug in your iPod or Mobile Phone and listen to it through your New Beetle's stereo.

Volkswagen Beetle is packed with powerful climate control dual air conditioning system with HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and AC) that offers the convenient atmosphere that driver and passengers require. Its heatable front seats with five step settings keeps the driver and front passenger warm on cool nights and freezing mornings.

Volkswagen Beetle Pros :

Stylish, Cute looking, Luxurious

Volkswagen Beetle Cons :

Less Interior Space.

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