2012 Volkswagen Beetle Priced From $18,995

[AutoGuide.com]

Volkswagen has officially announced pricing for the 2012 Beetle. Pricing will start at $18,995 for the base model equipped with a 170-hp, 2.5-liter five cylinder engine ($19,765 including $770 in destination charges). The Beetle is capable of 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway when equipped with the standard five-speed manual transmission.

The 2.0-liter 200-hp turbocharged four-cylinder Beetle will cost $23,395 and achieve 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway when equipped with the optional DSG transmission. This model will also receive Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, larger brakes, a spoiler and metal pedals along with other features.

However, pricing has not yet been announced for the 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine which is good for 40mpg. This engine will produce 140-hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. VW stated this engine will make the 2012 Beetle the most efficient car in the nameplate's history.

Three different trim levels, and the killer Fender audio system will also be available.

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[Tommy]

German prices :

Edition :
Beetle: 1.2 gasoline (starting 16.950 Euro)
Design: 1.2 gasoline (starting 17.925 Euro)
Sport: 2.0 gasoline (starting 27.100 Euro)

Equivalent in dollars :
Beetle = 24,192.97 USD
Design = 25,580.23 USD
Sport = 38,672.37 USD

What a difference with the american prices

Other engine prices are not yet known.

[katiex10204]

not too bad. but i wonder what the convertibles will be. i want a 2.0T convertible in blue with a black top

[Shamucruiser]

Dutch prices :
Petrol available from mid November

Edition :
Beetle: 1.2 TSI gasoline (starting 19.990 Euro)

Equivalent in dollars :
Beetle = 28,386.78 USD

So for a well equiped "Design"1.4 160HP car it will set you back at least 3Ok euro = 42,000 USD

[Pushing Fifty]

Originally Posted by Tommy

German prices :

Edition :
Beetle: 1.2 gasoline (starting 16.950 Euro)
Design: 1.2 gasoline (starting 17.925 Euro)
Sport: 2.0 gasoline (starting 27.100 Euro)

Equivalent in dollars :
Beetle = 24,192.97 USD
Design = 25,580.23 USD
Sport = 38,672.37 USD

What a difference with the american prices

Maybe, but you have to look at average wages in Germany vs US and the exchange rate between the dollar and Euro, too.

[AccountingTroll]

VAT and exchange rates makes it impossible to compare prices like this. A well equipped car is going to have a higher VAT percentage then a base line car.

Where is the NNB being made?

[Pushing Fifty]

Puebla, Mexico for the NA market. I'm not sure, but maybe Wolfsburg for the Euro market.

[interna]

That may help comparing prices: In Germany, VAT is uniformly 19 %.

For all global markets The Beetle is exklusively "Made in México!" With pride and LOVE....

[Cadenza]

Originally Posted by interna

For all global markets The Beetle is exklusively "Made in México!" With pride and LOVE....

Don't forget the Tequila!!!