The 2012 Volkswagen New Beetle | Chicago, IL 60610

In 1998, the New Beetle was launched at the Detroit auto show. Its boxy, yellow press kit contained a flower vase, which was to become the trademark of the Beetle's interior. The car was as cheerful as VW's dealers, who finally had a car delivered to their lots that they could sell to true Beetle enthusiasts.

Volkswagen decided to jump-start the faithful and designed a second edition. Lovers of the cutesy compact can inspect the entirely new, redesigned 2012 Beetle at Fletcher Jones Volkswagen now.

Compared to the outgoing model, the next-generation Beetle sports somewhat more angular details, and fans describe it as "a sharper, stronger, more substantial car". The front end draws from the horizontal lines that characterize Volkswagen's current portfolio - without abandoning the trademark round headlights, of course. The side windows are outlined, and the rear end looks more powerful than that of the current model. Still, the look will be immediately recognizable.

Powertrains for this front-driver come from Volkswagen's vast parts bin. Standard on the base and 2.5L Beetle models is a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine. Every Beetle is front-wheel drive. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, while a six-speed automatic transmission is optional on all but the base model. Estimated EPA fuel economy is 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined with the automatic.

The 2012 VW Beetle Turbo gets a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automated manual (known as DSG) is optional. Fuel economy is 22 mpg city and 30 mpg combined.

Every 2012 Volkswagen Beetle comes standard with traction and stability control, antilock disc brakes, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. The 2012 VW Beetle has a cabin that draws design inspiration from the original flower-power model, yet includes the same features, controls and construction of modern Volkswagens. The optional navigation system is easy to use, and the premium Fender sound system provides impressive sound quality. The 2012 Beetle provides plenty of room for both the heads and legs of even tall drivers, and the backseat is spacious and features 50/50 split-folding seats

If you have any questions about the 2012 Beetle or want to schedule a test-drive, please fill out the form to your left and a Fletcher Jones Representative will get back to you as soon as possible. In the meantime, please feel free to browse the rest of our New Inventory or view Volkswagen's Current Incentives for great deals on other VW models.

From everybody at Fletcher Jones Volkswagen, we appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

*All information and images courtesy of CarandDriver.com, WorldCarFans.com and Edmunds.com

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