Now we have all read the reviews about the first test drive for the iconic 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo. And yes, we have seen the initial price tag amounting to almost $23,395. But if you’re aiming for that upgraded version with the 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) transmission, the basic rate starts at $24,495.
However, if you’re not a fan of drag racing worth beetles and their attached turbo-charged power plants, you can always settle for the basic but still iconic basic Beetles. These babies still carry a 2.5-liter V-5 MPI inline engine that is packed with 170 angry horses attached to the VW standard 5-speed manual transmission. The basic price for this basic Beetle is at $18,995. If you still have some bread to spare, you can crank it up to the Tiptronic version with the 6-speed automatic gearbox with the basic price tag of about $20,895.
The 2012 Beetles will come out with three versions, all of which will run with the turbocharged engine or the basic one. The three versions are namely, the Sound and Navi, the Sunroof and Sunroof, and the Base. The topnotch 2012 Beetle, which is the Sound and Navi, comes with a Hi-Fi sound and navigation system from international brand Fender, a panoramic-view sunroof, and a 2.0T engine. With a manual transmission, the price tag will start at $27,995 while DSG gearbox will raise it up to $29,095.
Beetle fans will have to wait for further announcements about the model unit with the 2.0-liter TDI engine that comes with 170 ponies and 236 lb-ft of torque.