Probably not the first, found these pics of the 2012 Beetle.

I like her looks more like the original with a bit of 356 coupe
thrown in there!

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2012-volkswagen-beetle 

Also found this site with some interesting articles including the last one
redoing the original Beetle!

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/tag/volkswagen-new-beetle 

not bad at all. Your right, does have a little 356 rear end to it.

and this one? mmm? 1973 911 Carrera RS?

found this on your 2nd link.

lol

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/424/vw-beetle-comeback 

The Front:



Source:
http://www.germancarblog.com/2010/07/vw-new-beetle-next-generation-coming-2011/

I also read last night that there is plans for modification of the NB into a mid engine, 4cy turbo Porsche engined variant in three years if the sales are good.

If I can find the article again I'll post it.

2011 is the hard top release and 2012 is the cabrolet release.

B.

Looks tougher than the current model which is a good thing. But looking at that front view I see some pt cruiser in it which I find disturbing.

It's wider, longer and lower than the current model.

Its lost its girliness ! I'd dig that.

Although after seeing it from that point of view, the wheels look sh1t. too big for the car and makes it look fat.
Look like its been on a high carb diet.

So this is the new super bug?

I am looking to downsize from our current Commodore, could be an option

I like them. Then again, I liked the original "new beetle" version as well.

Yes, very much history repeating alright.

I agree - less girly. My wife doesn't think it looks as good as the original. I disagree.

The fat look appeals to me. Bigger guards and lower stance.

B.

Looks like a pregnant Golf. My2c

i can see a hi-boy rod style with the roof coming away from the windscreen, hmmm. fat wheels too.