Volkswagen rolled out its small hatchback, the Beetle in top D-Segment on the Indian roads in December 2009. Having the size of Tata Nano, it gives the thrill of Sports Utility Vehicle.
Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 vies with other deluxe D- section cars from Fiat like the Fiat 500 as well as the Fiat Bravo, due for launch.
The principal European vehicle manufacturer has introduced just a single version of the car, which came out from the manufacturing plant in Mexico as a Completely Build Unit (CBU).
Equipped with 4 cylinder petrol engine option, the Beetle has six speed manual transmission gearbox. The only one variant available is power-driven using the 2.0L, 1984cc petrol engine. It has Multi Point Fuel Injection system.
The engine generates the highest power of 115bhp at 5400 rpm with maximum torque of 172Nm at 3200 rpm. Delivering utmost speed of 180kmph, the car can surpass the mark of 100kmph in only 11.2 seconds. It can supply 9kmpl mileage for urban roads as well as 13kmpl in the urban roads.
Meanwhile, this front wheel drive vehicle is designed with German Engineering providing classy interiors. It makes use of the MK4 generation Volkswagen Golf/ Jetta platform.
The four seater car is 4,129mm long, 1,721mm wide and 1,498mm high with a wheel base of 2,502mm and ground clearance 120mm. It has a turning radius of 5.5 metres.
Fitted with power steering it offers ventilated front brakes and disk type rear brakes. The Emission Norm Compliance BSIV car has a fuel tank of 55 litres. It has 15 inch alloy wheel as well as 195/65 R15 tyre.
Not to forget, it provides safety features that is not a compromise in any way. These features cover Anti-Braking System with EBD, dual front and side impact airbags, seat belt alarms and tyre pressure monitoring system.
Though the interior is fashionable it gives out tight cabin space. The car with option to raise or lower its top as required also has eye-catching features such as heated front seats, remote keyless entry, cruise control, in dash CD changer as well as steering mounted audio.
The two door hatchbacks also features advanced and chic exteriors with mid mounted third stop lamp, two-doors with body colour handles and roof mounted antenna. Do not forget, the sporty exteriors also include Anti-intrusion beams that enhances safety, Tinted glasses, Black colour front grille, Stylish headlamps, advanced graphic instrument panel, parking sensors and stylish chrome finished tail lamps, Heat able Body Colour Out Side Rear View Mirrors on both side, and more.
Not to be outdone, the impressive interiors encompass dual tone beige dash board which is packed with advanced graphic instrument cluster and leather upholstery.
Other trendy interior features range from Leather Covered Steering Wheel, New Leather Covered Gear Shift Knob, Leather Seats, Floor Mats, Illumination of controls and gauges – blue, with red indicators, to Interior front centre dome light, Dual Front Vanity Mirrors, Three-spoke Leather Covered Steering Wheel, Leather Covered Gear Shift knob, V-Tex Trimmed Seat, Fully Carpeted Lined Luggage Compartment and a few more.
Remember, the car does not compromise on its luxury in anyway. The comfort features are Power Steering (Tilted, Collapsible and Height Adjustable), Climate Control AC with HVAC, Power Windows with pinch protection, Electrically Adjustable Side Rear View Mirror, Electrically Operated Remote Fuel Flap, Keyless Entry, On Board Advanced CD Changer and 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 centre dome light and Front reading lights are also provided.
Other luxury features comprise Valet key, Two Folding keys with radio-frequency remote transmitter for central locking, eyelet, Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, warning lights, Coat Hooks on Door, Magazine Pockets in the Door Pads, Storage Net in Luggage Compartment and more.
Beetle 2.0 comes in various striking hues like Salsa Red, Black, Candy White, Sunflower, Reflex Silver and Laser Blue.
| VEHICLE SUMMARY | |
|---|---|
| Name | Volkswagen |
| Model | Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 |
| Car Body Type | Hatchback |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION | |
| Highway | 13 kmpl |
| City | 9kmpl |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Engine Type | 4 cylinder petrol |
| Maximum Power | 115 PS @ 5400 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 172 Nm @ 3200 rpm |
| Top Speed | 180kmph |
| Gear | 6 speed Manual Transmission |
| Brakes | Front Ventilated / Rear Disk |
| EXTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Dimensions | (H) 1498x (W) 1721x (L)4129mm |
| Wheel Base | 2502mm |
| Body Colour Handles | Yes |
| Anti-intrusion beams | Yes |
| Mid-mounted Third Stop Lamp | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Yes |
| Black Colour Front Grille | Yes |
| Stylish Headlamps | Yes |
| Heat able Body Colour ORVMs | Yes |
| SAFETY FEATURES | |
| Anti-Braking System with EBD | Yes |
| Dual Front and Side Impact Airbags | Yes |
| Seat Belt Alarms | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
| INTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Heated Front Seats | Yes |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Seats | Yes, 4 |
| COMFORT SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Tinted Glass | Yes |
| Climate Control AC with HVAC | Yes |
| Central Locking System | Yes |
| Power Steering | Yes,(Tilted, Collapsible and Height Adjustable) |
| In dash CD changer / Steering Mounted Audio | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes |
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