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The New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet
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New Beetle driving is about enjoyment. So to maximise your enjoyment we thought you’d appreciate loads of great features. Like ESP, power
steering, central locking, front electric windows and body-coloured door mirrors with integrated indicators which are also electrically heated and adjustable. The driver’s side door mirror is also fitted with wide angle glass to make overtaking safer. You’ll also find a powerful ‘Gamma’ radio/CD player with six loudspeakers in the New Beetle, and 10 in the New Beetle Cabriolet. It not only provides terrific stereo sound – it also blends perfectly with the New Beetle’s dashboard design.
01 The unique interior of the New Beetle is trimmed with ‘Eclipse’
cloth upholstery, and features a useful front centre armrest with storage compartment.
02 An extensive list of interior features includes a digital clock and
exterior temperature gauge.
03 The remote switches for the boot and petrol cover are positioned
in the driver’s door for easy reach.
04 A glance at the clear and easy to read dashboard will provide you
with important data.
05 Sporty 16" ‘Houston’ alloy wheels with 205/55 tyres are standard on
the Luna 1.4 litre and Luna 1.6 litre models for both the New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet.
A unique exterior and interior.

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The attractive and durable seat
upholstery in ‘Eclipse’ design comes in a range of appealing colours. Interior shown is New Beetle Cabriolet 1.9 TDI.
02 All models in the New Beetle
Cabriolet range have electric front and rear windows as standard. Located in the driver’s door, the controls can operate the windows individually or all at once. So it’s easy to remove the last barrier between you and the feeling of pure freedom that only a cabriolet can deliver. For comfort and safety the front electric windows feature a one- touch open and close facility and anti-trapping protection, should anything be in the way.
03 To improve all-round vision,
the body-coloured door mirrors are both heated and electrically adjustable. Their simple operation makes adjustment for individual drivers a fast and easy process. These door mirrors also feature integrated indicators to make your intentions totally clear.
04 The height and reach adjustable
steering wheel ensures the optimum driving position.
05 Manual air conditioning
provides year round comfort. Standard on 1.9 TDI, 2.0 litre and 1.8T models.
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features, the ‘Gamma’ radio boasts a single CD player, 30 station presets, a scan facility and Traffic Information Memory (TIM).
Wherever you sit in the New Beetle Cabriolet you’ll always enjoy a comfortable place in the sun. It’s all down to ergonomic design – the way that comfort and space are both achieved to maximum effect, ensuring the New Beetle Cabriolet is a fully accomplished four seater. The harmonious blend of design and function is also evident in the dashboard area, where the driver enjoys a clear view of the instruments and will find all controls within easy reach. In fact, all around you’ll find proof of the New Beetle Cabriolet’s high quality
workmanship and attention to detail – even down to the unique vase for your favourite flower.

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01 ‘Easy entry’ seats make it easier for
rear passengers to get in and out.
As you unlock the backrest, the
front seats automatically slide forwards. Carpet mats help protect the interior and are standard on 1.9 TDI models and above, and optional on all other models.
02 For night-time use, the vanity
mirror is illuminated.
03 The cup holders keep your drinks
safe and within easy reach.
04 Driver’s and front passenger’s seat
height adjustment will help you achieve the most comfortable seating position.
05 The standard front centre armrest
doubles as a handy storage compartment and houses the optional six CD autochanger. Interior shown features optional leather* upholstery.
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We hope you’ll agree that the New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet are somewhat special when you compare them with other cars on the road today. Their individuality and practical solutions are part of their appeal. For example, as a two door, we designed some special front seats that lift up and away, so it’s easy to get into the back. This simple task is almost effortless due to the design detail. We’ve also included numerous features for your convenience, such as the two removable cup holders incorporated into the centre console. We allowed plenty of storage space, hence the net pockets on the front
doors of the New Beetle, the door pockets in the front of the New Beetle Cabriolet, the document pockets on the rear of the front seats, the glove compartment and the front centre armrest (front centre armrest storage area is
reduced if the optional front armrest-mounted six CD autochanger is fitted).
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06 Always close to hand. The New
Beetle Cabriolet’s door pockets provide plenty of room for maps, books, CDs, suncream or sunglasses.
07 With the first drop, the New Beetle
Cabriolet’s rain sensor activates the windscreen wipers and adjusts their speed to the intensity of the rainfall. With similar ingenuity, the anti-dazzle rear-view mirror automatically darkens if lights from a following car are too bright. Optional on all New Beetle models. * Some parts of leather interior will contain artificial leather.

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Model shown is 2.0 litre with optional metallic paint.
Why have all the fun, when you can share the exhilaration?

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The sun is rising. 01 – 04 The multilayered textile hood of the
New Beetle Cabriolet can be opened and closed both quickly and easily. When closed, its taut fit is a particularly impressive element of the car’s design, creating an atmosphere where outside noises can barely be heard. It even features a glass, heated rear screen. The choice of fine quality materials and the highest standards of workmanship help ensure the hood’s exceptional durability – against abrasion, the weather and even the brushes of a car wash.
05 Releasing the hood is simple. Just push and
twist the handle to unlock, then leave the rest to the electric assistance.*
06 If you are travelling briskly, wind buffeting can
be reduced by a wind deflector. Available as an optional extra, it can be fitted in seconds to reduce air turbulence.
07 Fitted in the centre console, the control for the
power hood can be easily reached.* As a precautionary measure, a hood warning light near the release handle will inform you if the hood is not securely locked. * Manual hood on Luna 1.4 litre models.
Simply unlock the New Beetle Cabriolet’s hood and then hold the operating button as the electrically operated hood glides down.* As it concertinas and folds flat, it comes to rest on the tail end. From start to finish, this elegant operation has taken just 13 seconds. For neatness, it can then be tucked under the tailored hood cover that is colour co-ordinated to the chosen upholstery colour of your New Beetle Cabriolet. Beauty needn’t affect functionality.
Model shown is 1.9 TDI with optional 17" ‘Sarasota’ alloy wheels and front fog lights.
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Performance-enhanced beauty.
Model shown is 2.0 litre with optional Sunflower paint.

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With the Volkswagen New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet, quality takes on a new importance. Because with a car that looks so good, you’ll want to enjoy its classic design for as long as possible. The complete body of both models is therefore galvanised to protect against corrosion. Moreover, your Volkswagen retailer even gives you a 12-year warranty against rusting through. The excellent build quality of the New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet is evident in many other ways, for example, the narrow and uniform gaps between the body panels. Such precision build is possible because of its great body rigidity achieved through special bonding techniques on areas of particular strain. Close fit panels have numerous benefits including reduced wind noise and improved aerodynamics which in turn lead to reduced fuel consumption. Not only is body strength an important safety measure, it’s also key to great roadholding. Impressive build quality is not only seen, it can be heard and felt as well. Like the sound the door makes as it closes or how the refined interior surfaces are pleasant to touch. The excellent quality also shows in another, crucial field: repair friendliness. The wings and bumpers are made of resilient plastic and bolted to the body. Consequently, some panels can be exchanged in minutes, for example after parking damage.
01 The narrow tolerances
between the panels highlight the exceptional build quality.
02 The use of computerised
construction techniques helps ensure the precise fit of every panel.
03 Perfect workmanship
provides a perfect finish.
01 A galvanised body can be
admired for years to come.
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01 The standard side airbags help
protect the driver and front seat passenger in the event of a side impact.
02 Driver and front passenger
airbags are standard to help protect the front seat occupants.
03 The front passenger airbag can
be deactivated, to allow the use of a rear facing child seat, by the simple turn of a key.
04 ABS helps you to steer around
potential hazards, under hard braking, by preventing the wheels from locking.
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05 In a potentially dangerous situation,
the Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) will intervene to diffuse the problem. Through the brake and engine management systems, it will specifically slow down individual wheels for greater stability. However, this enhanced system should not lead to carelessness, because ESP cannot defy the laws of physics. In conjunction with ESP, two other systems are in force to provide improved roadholding and safety. They are Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and Traction Control (ASR) – a formidable combination to help the vehicle’s stability and grip on poor or wet surfaces.
06 The New Beetle Cabriolet’s rollover
protection system is hidden behind the rear backrests. Through intelligent electronic sensors, the possibility of a rollover or impact will be detected and immediate action taken. Within milliseconds the rollover bars will eject and, together with the reinforced windscreen frame, provide protection to passengers.
We know you’ll enjoy driving the New Beetle, but we want you to feel totally safe and secure as well. The chassis, for example, is strengthened at important points across the bodywork. Such joints absorb energy, and help to keep the inner protective safety cell intact following a collision. You’ll also notice that in the New Beetle Cabriolet there’s no rollover bar to obstruct the view of the clear blue sky. You can be assured however that it’s there if you need it. At the slightest hint of a roll or impact, rollover bars eject from the rear backrests and together with a reinforced windscreen frame provide exceptional protection to passengers. In addition to front airbags (passenger’s front airbag can be deactivated if required), the driver and front passenger have the reassurance of side airbags, an Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) for exceptional roadholding on poor or wet surfaces and front active head restraints which help lower the risk of whiplash injuries in the event of an accident. The two rear passengers are protected by three-point seat belts and head restraints. In fact, there are numerous electronic features that are constantly monitoring and assessing the driving situation and they are ready to react in milliseconds should the need arise. We believe that prevention is the safest form of protection. And when you feel safe, you can enjoy the touring experience of the New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet even more. In addition, there is the innovative Isofix child seat mounting system. This allows children’s seats, equipped with the Isofix system, to be fitted securely to the New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet’s body via eyes between the rear seat backrest and seat base. Child seats with the Isofix system can be purchased from your Volkswagen retailer.
The epitome of modern day safety.

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Life isn’t just black and white…
Model shown is 2.0 litre with optional pearl effect paint.