{"id":519542,"date":"2010-04-07T17:01:00","date_gmt":"2010-04-07T21:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/2010\/04\/07\/report-vw-new-beetle-successor-timeframe-and-details-come-into\/"},"modified":"2010-04-07T17:01:00","modified_gmt":"2010-04-07T21:01:00","slug":"report-vw-new-beetle-successor-timeframe-and-details-come-into-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/519542","title":{"rendered":"Report: VW New Beetle successor timeframe and details come into focus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Filed under: Concept Cars<\/a>, LA Auto Show<\/a>, Budget<\/a>, Hatchback<\/a>, Volkswagen<\/a><\/p>\n

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2005 Volkswagen Ragster concept – Click above for high-res image gallery<\/small>
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\nThe Volkswagen New Beetle<\/a> hasn’t exactly been, well, “New,” for many years now. However, a report from AutoWeek<\/em> states that the Bug will get a much-needed overhaul later this year, with a concept car expected to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show<\/a> near the end of 2010. Following the show car debut, the production New Beetle should be hitting U.S. dealers in May of 2011.<\/p>\n

AW<\/em> reports that design sources within Volkswagen indicate that the new<\/em> New Beetle will take styling cues from the 2005 Ragster concept<\/a> (pictured). What’s more, the next-generation car will have a stronger focus on driving dynamics, rather than overall retro style. As for powertrains, the U.S. can expect both the 2.5-liter five-cylinder and 2.0-liter diesel four-cylinder mills to be under-hood, with a twin-charged 1.4-liter gasoline\/electric hybrid reportedly in the works. Five- and six-speed manual transmissions will be offered, as well as an optional seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.<\/p>\n

But while all this is well and good, will a styling and dynamic overhaul be enough to revive the New Beetle’s momentum here in the U.S., or will it simply go the way of the original Beetle in just a few years time? Have your say, in comments<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Gallery: 2005 VW Ragster Concept<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n[Source: AutoWeek<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Report: VW New Beetle successor timeframe and details come into focus<\/a> originally appeared on Autoblog<\/a> on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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