VWVortex

+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 18 of 18

Thread: Holy Shixbits....2013 VW Beetle Convertible unveiled...

  1. Almostirish
    Almostirish is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 19th, 2011
    Location
    Jacksonville, FL
    Posts
    102
    Vehicles
    2012 Passat SE - Candy White

    Holy Shixbits....2013 VW Beetle Convertible unveiled...

    10-03-2012 07:37 PM #1
    Very nice.....

    http://wot.motortrend.com/topless-bu...41&188,shopper
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  3. johnny.r1.lee
    johnny.r1.lee is offline
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 26th, 2012
    Posts
    25
    10-04-2012 12:21 AM #2
    without the roof line it looks like a bubble like the last gen...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  4. Cadenza_7o
    Cadenza_7o is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Jan 23rd, 2001
    Posts
    1,994
    10-04-2012 03:47 AM #3
    They're looking for a mechanic already... roof playing upsy downsy???

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  5. Babie
    Babie is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Jul 21st, 2012
    Posts
    519
    10-04-2012 06:36 AM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by Cadenza_7o View Post
    They're looking for a mechanic already... roof playing upsy downsy???

    There are some cars that just do not look that good as a convertible, the PT Cruiser was a disaster.

    I think the lines of the Beetle are iconic with the slope of the roof. I did like the prototype, but not the final production version.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  6. LEBlackRob
    LEBlackRob is offline
    Member LEBlackRob's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 1st, 2012
    Location
    Turtles
    Posts
    721
    Vehicles
    ERMAHGERD_I_HAS_YELA_FROG_LIGHTS
    10-04-2012 09:51 AM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by Babie View Post
    There are some cars that just do not look that good as a convertible, the PT Cruiser was a disaster.

    I think the lines of the Beetle are iconic with the slope of the roof. I did like the prototype, but not the final production version.
    You can add the Mini to that list. I honestly have on interest owning any convertible other then the EOS.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  7. silverspeedbuggy
    silverspeedbuggy is offline
    Moderator silverspeedbuggy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 8th, 2001
    Location
    Cleveland Heights OH
    Posts
    3,511
    Vehicles
    2006 GLI and 1987 Scirocco 16V
    10-04-2012 10:01 AM #6
    The gauge pod cover looks different. Or am I not remembering it well?
    My Scirocco 16V thread
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  8. plex03
    plex03 is offline
    Member plex03's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 10th, 2011
    Location
    Home of The NHRA U.S. Nationals
    Posts
    476
    Vehicles
    '12 Reef Blue Turbo Beetle; '08 Honda Element
    10-04-2012 02:58 PM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by silverspeedbuggy View Post
    The gauge pod cover looks different. Or am I not remembering it well?
    I noticed that too. It's almost like a turtle shell.

    maybe it's a removable cover so that you can swap out the gauges for ones that are actually useful.
    Last edited by plex03; 10-04-2012 at 03:00 PM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  9. silverspeedbuggy
    silverspeedbuggy is offline
    Moderator silverspeedbuggy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 8th, 2001
    Location
    Cleveland Heights OH
    Posts
    3,511
    Vehicles
    2006 GLI and 1987 Scirocco 16V
    10-04-2012 04:28 PM #8
    It also looks like the interior color will dictate the roof color. Or there will be at least two roof color options (black and tan).

    I can't tell if the Turbo gets the rear spoiler or not.
    My Scirocco 16V thread
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  10. silverspeedbuggy
    silverspeedbuggy is offline
    Moderator silverspeedbuggy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 8th, 2001
    Location
    Cleveland Heights OH
    Posts
    3,511
    Vehicles
    2006 GLI and 1987 Scirocco 16V
    10-04-2012 04:30 PM #9
    One more thing: Anthony from VMG stated there is a cover for the folded roof that makes it almost disappear into the body. I'll be interested in seeing that.

    I'm surprised they didn't show photos of one with the "Heritage" wheels, one with the 19" wheels, or with the xenon headlights. Maybe we'll just have to wait for the LA Auto Show next month for more photos.
    My Scirocco 16V thread
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  11. jamie@vwvortex
    jamie@vwvortex is offline
    Administrator jamie@vwvortex's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 16th, 1999
    Location
    Glen Ellyn, IL
    Posts
    13,364
    Blog Entries
    2
    Vehicles
    2012 SuperBeetle, 2012 Jetta GLI, Ducati Multistrada 1200, Triumph Bonneville
    10-04-2012 05:56 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by silverspeedbuggy View Post
    The gauge pod cover looks different. Or am I not remembering it well?
    The GPS antenna is integrated into it for the convertible.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  12. pehero
    pehero is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    May 9th, 2001
    Posts
    201

    Heckmeck!

    10-14-2012 06:12 AM #11
    The video:

    >>> Making of! ...

    The stills:













    "Be the first to know!"

    >>> www.facebook.com/EverythingBeetle ...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  13. ridgemanron
    ridgemanron is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Sep 27th, 2011
    Location
    Brooklyn, N.Y.
    Posts
    1,669
    Vehicles
    2012 VW Turbo beetle
    10-14-2012 08:41 AM #12
    Kind of looks like a PT Cruiser with the top up.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  14. jwcardy
    jwcardy is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 22nd, 2012
    Location
    Omaha
    Posts
    337
    Vehicles
    2012 Beetle, 2010 GTI, 2004 s2000
    10-14-2012 11:01 AM #13
    GROSS! I do not like it...and I really dont like that they made the male model look more feminine than the female model
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  15. Beets
    Beets is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Sep 21st, 2012
    Location
    Omaha, NE
    Posts
    120
    Vehicles
    2012 2.5 5 speed Beetle
    10-14-2012 01:04 PM #14
    Add me to the "not a fan" category. But then again, I'm not generally a fan of convertibles, outside of the realm of 2 seat roadsters.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  16. Aonarch
    Aonarch is offline
    Senior Member Aonarch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 4th, 2006
    Location
    SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, OCEANIA, AKA UPSIDE-DOWN LAND, WHERE THE SPIDERS WILL EAT YOUR F
    Posts
    24,855
    Vehicles
    B6 Variant 3.6L VR6 4Motion | E30 325e | MKVI Golf 2.5L | Versys 650
    10-14-2012 01:06 PM #15
    Quote Originally Posted by LEBlackRob View Post
    You can add the Mini to that list. I honestly have on interest owning any convertible other then the EOS.
    EOS
    Quote Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
    (On the Monaro) *licks hood Mmm. Love it. I love it! Someone in Australia had a picture of me and said, "Lets build that bloke a car!"
    ██████████████████
    ECSTUNING | GO APR
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  17. ridgemanron
    ridgemanron is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Sep 27th, 2011
    Location
    Brooklyn, N.Y.
    Posts
    1,669
    Vehicles
    2012 VW Turbo beetle
    10-14-2012 03:41 PM #16
    Quote Originally Posted by Aonarch View Post
    EOS
    My salesman friend at VW claims everyone loves the EOS but then when they see the
    price, they run away. If they had used a fabric top, the selling price would be much
    more appealing. Car does look great in person and the interior does have a high quality
    look to it.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  18. vdub10golf
    vdub10golf is offline
    Member vdub10golf's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 22nd, 2010
    Location
    Frisco, TX
    Posts
    1,387
    Vehicles
    '12 Beetle Turbo
    10-15-2012 01:22 PM #17
    Quote Originally Posted by Cadenza_7o View Post
    They're looking for a mechanic already... roof playing upsy downsy???

    Hahaha!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  19. jamie@vwvortex
    jamie@vwvortex is offline
    Administrator jamie@vwvortex's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 16th, 1999
    Location
    Glen Ellyn, IL
    Posts
    13,364
    Blog Entries
    2
    Vehicles
    2012 SuperBeetle, 2012 Jetta GLI, Ducati Multistrada 1200, Triumph Bonneville
    10-15-2012 05:20 PM #18
    So apparently VW Germany went to great pains to make sure all the photos that were released didn't contain any shots of the back as the spoiler for the rear wasn't done yet.

    Then the photographer releases a video showing the car completely.

    Will be interesting to see if the video stays up or not...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
+ Reply to Thread
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Forum Rules