Falling in love with the new Beetle

The new Volkswagen Beetle carries the message, as hardly any other vehicle can, that cars are not simply a means of transportation, but are also an expression of emotion, individuality and one’s attitude to life. With its unmistakable form, a successful modern interpretation of the legendary Beetle, the New Beetle awakens feelings and affinities.

This captivating and attention-grabbing car has been winning the hearts of discriminating drivers around the world. The New Beetle takes any driver into a higher plane of convenience and road confidence.

Around the world, some 300,000 people are already enjoying the unique driving experience in the round form of this two-door car. In America alone 200,000 customers have purchased and are currently enjoying this vehicle. As a synonym for independence and individuality, it broke with established driving conventions and proudly took its place on the roads of America. Social barriers were broken down. Whoever owned a Beetle was proud of it, and whoever did not own one admired it.

It is, however, not just emotions that make up the extraordinary importance of the New Beetle. Regardless of the perspective that one takes to look at this car – it always brings a lively interaction of geometric forms to life. This is oriented around the basic elements of circles and balls and brings them all skillfully together to a harmonious product.

The bow shaped roof and the flared wings make up the unique body shape. Symmetries are emphasized, whereby all functionality is retained.

The special design character of the New Beetle is continued in the interior. The large, semi-circular combination instrument panel in the driver’s field of vision and the front passenger grab handle on the dash panel stem from the high level of design quality which skillfully interprets the classic elements of the Beetle for the new generation. The designer’s fine attention to detail can be seen most clearly in the small, characteristic flower vase which decorates the dash panel of every New Beetle.

Its inner values also make significant contributions. They promise even more variety in the future, as the New Beetle has been made available here in the Philippines in a 2-liter four-cylinder engine with 115 hp.

The unique concept of the New Beetle is being consistently developed through exploring other possibilities in engine variety; because this high level of technical quality is, alongside the high standard of body design and interior layout, the main characteristic of the car. This also includes the highly modern production quality of the fully-galvanized body with high torsional rigidity.

Safety is the most important consideration in the concept of the New Beetle. It is equipped with the electronic stability program (ESP) as standard. All driving information, right down to the position of the accelerator, is continually passed to the computer of the ESP. In extreme situations ESP acts on the brake system or engine management in a split second to assure the directional stability of the New Beetle. This additional safety should not, however, tempt anyone to be reckless, as ESP cannot offset the limits set by physics.

ABS with electronic brake pressure distribution (EBD) and an electronic differential lock (EDL) are also included in the standard specification. EBD ensures individual and optimum distribution of braking forces to all four wheels and shortens braking distances – for instance, when the vehicle has a heavy load. When driving off the wheels in varied or uneven road surfaces, EDL prevents wheel spin on the driving wheels, thus improving traction.

The progressive concept of the New Beetle can clearly be seen and experienced in its actuality. Interested people may visit the Volkswagen dealership at Autostadt in Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City.