Volkswagen Beetle – User’s Asked Questions

1. What is the current status of Volkswagen Beetle?

Christened as 21^st Century Beetle, the iconic car is making its comeback to the Indian shores after being discontinued in 2013.

2. In which category Volkswagen Beetle falls?

Volkswagen Beetle comes under premium hatchback category.

3. How many types of fuel units are available in Volkswagen Beetle?

Volkswagen Beetle is available with one fuel unit only- Petrol.

4. The available color options for Volkswagen Beetle are?

Volkswagen Beetle is available in four handsome color body shades- Blue silk, Oryx white, Tornado red and Habanero orange.

5. Is there an automatic transmission in Volkswagen Beetle?

Yes, new Volkswagen beetle is available with an automatic transmission; it is paired to a 7-speed DSG gearbox.

6. What are the specifications of engine equipped in Volkswagen Beetle?

7. The Exact price tag of Volkswagen Beetle?

8. Please inform about the on-road price of Volkswagen Beetle.

9. Can I get the width of tyres fixed in Volkswagen Beetle?

10. What type of suspension system fixed in Volkswagen Beetle?

Front: Independent Suspension System

Rear:  4-link rear suspension system

11. Is cruise control available in it?

Yes, Volkswagen new beetle comes with cruise control system located behind the multi function steering wheel. The system can be deactivated with the help of off button.

12. Which safety features Volkswagen Beetle has?

The Safety element of new Beetle has been taken car significantly with features like six airbags includes Driver and passenger side airbags with airbag deactivation feature and side and curtain airbags. Furthermore, it has been enhanced by electronic stability control with driver steering recommendation, hill hold control, ASR, ABS, EBD, EDTC (engine drag torque control), ISOFIX, front-rear parking distance control with display and acoustic warning, 3-point seat belts for all the seats, electronic engine immobilizer and rear disc brakes.

13. What is the acceleration and top speed of Volkswagen Beetle?

Now the question arises, how fast new beetle is? The small wonder can do 0-100km/hr sprint in less than 10 seconds 8.3 seconds to be precise while offering the top speed of 201km/hr.  

14. Seating capacity of Volkswagen Beetle is?

The two door new Beetle offers seating capacity for four persons well supported by cushioned seats and premium leather upholstery.

15. What is the boot capacity of Volkswagen Beetle?

2016 Volkswagen Beetle offers decent cargo volume of 310 liters up by almost 100 liters from the last model. The boot capacity can be further stretched up to 905 liters by folding down the last row seats.

16. What common & unique interior features Volkswagen Beetle get?

21^st Century Beetle has ensured that its customers get the best of luxurious features with blend of modernity and retro touch. Among some of the highlights, there is auto matic climate control, ambient lighting around the front speaker with three colors, Vienna leather seats, leather packed multi function steering wheel with audio and telephone controls, start stop system with generative braking, Panoramic sunroof, chrome treatment for AC controls and light switch, scuff plates, rain sensor, automatic headlamp, 12 power sockets etc.

There is a Multi-function instrument cluster with odometer, trip meter, electronic speedometer and tachometer. For entertainment, it gets an 8 speaker sound system with Aux-in, bluetooth and USB interface connectivity.

17. Please tell the mileage figure of Volkswagen Beetle ARAI-certified, highway and city-road?

18. In Indian car market, which are the main competitors of this model?

The New VW beetle will face the heat from Mini countryman, Fiat 595 Competizione, Mercedes Benz A class and BMW 1 series.

Sandeep Singh