Volkswagen UK has announced the price list for the new 2012 Beetl.
Firstly, two engines will be available: the small 1.2 litre TSI with 105PS mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox and a 1.4 litre TSI with 160PS mated to a 6-speed manual.
There are three trim levels: Beetle, Design and Sport. The standard equipment includes air conditioning, remote central locking, an RCD 310 CD system with DAB radio and rear Isofix seat preparation.
Design adds 17” alloy wheels in a choice of two styles, Bluetooth telephone preparation with MDI iPod connectivity, front fog lights, an alarm, an RCD 510 DAB CD/radio, multifunction leather-wrapped steering wheel and body-coloured door and dashboard panels.
The top-of-range Sport specification brings 18” alloys in a choice of two styles, tinted glass, cruise control, sports seats, parking sensors, gloss black door mirrors, dashboard and door panel and 2Zone electronic climate control.
The options list includes Keyless Access, satellite navigation systems, a panoramic sunroof and bi-xenon headlights.
Check out the price list, below!
2012 Volkswagen Beetle:
| Trim level |
Engine derivative |
CO2, g/km |
Combined mpg | Price, £ RRP OTR |
| Beetle | 1.2-litre TSI 105 PS 7 spd DSG | 137 | 47.9 | 16,490 |
| Design | 1.2-litre TSI 105 PS 7 spd DSG | 137 | 47.9 | 18,895 |
| Design | 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS 6 spd manual | 153 | 42.8 | 19,470 |
| Sport | 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS 6 spd manual | 153 | 42.8 | 21,220 |
Source: Volkswagen
Volkswagen has exclusively announced that the public premiere of the 2012 VW Beetle will be celebrated almost simultaneously at two of the most famous motor shows around the globe, the New York Auto Show that starts on April 22, and the Shanghai Motor Show which will open its doors for the fans at April 19.