We were wondering if we'd see it at Frankfurt, thinking we spotted the nose of one in the preview for VW's stand. Well, it's been confirmed, and we couldn't be more excited. Volkswagen is at least thinking of building a Beetle R, and it looks good. See for yourself inside.
although nifty. i wouldn't think it would sell. although less girly than the last 'new' beetle, this model is still girly... i doubt many guys will buy R beetles, esp. when the golf r exists. my $0.02.
I like the new bettle, this R is very nice. Not a fan of chrome, but black-chrome would be nice on those wheels.
Interior pics please.
If its an R line, I'm pretty sure it would have AWD.
I like the MK6 body so much more than the 5, but still prefer the Beetle over both as its simply more unique. Dropped + wide wheels = hawt!
IF VW is serious about bring men into the show rooms and having them legitimately consider purchasing a Beetle THIS would be the ticket. Hell, I'd keep my weekend toy Vette and daily this. This is a no brainer for VAG...especially in the US Market where the Beetle sales are a high volume.
Yeah 4 wheel drive is cool and all that, but for most of us it is completely unneeded. It also wastes huge amounts of gas due to weight and inefficiencies. Just make the car light and give it a nice small powerful engine. Or a TDI. Or a sport hybrid.
I guess I am not getting a Golf R, if VW brings it to the US I will get one AWD or not. For now I will just hold on and drive my TDIs and hope the Beetle R gets here.
Not a fan of the chrome wheels, but I would definitely buy one if DSG and preferably AWD with power along the lines of the Golf R. I wish they had gone a little bigger on the spoiler though. Maybe it is just the color but it blends in too much for me. I love every angle but the rearview of the new Beetle and I think it just needs to right spoiler. This is definitely a step in the right direction though.
Not a fan of the chrome wheels, but I would definitely buy one if DSG and preferably AWD with power along the lines of the Golf R... This is definitely a step in the right direction though.
Agree. AWD + DSG = big win. Especially since the Golf R will not be available in the US with this configuration.
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