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 DubbyFan
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| posted on January 14th, 2011 at 05:07 AM |
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2012 Beetle
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
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| posted on January 14th, 2011 at 07:58 AM |
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not bad at all. Your right, does have a little 356 rear end to it.
and this one? mmm? 1973 911 Carrera RS?
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| posted on January 14th, 2011 at 08:00 AM |
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found this on your 2nd link.
lol
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/424/vw-beetle-comeback
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| posted on January 14th, 2011 at 07:55 PM |
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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.
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| posted on January 14th, 2011 at 08:05 PM |
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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.
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| posted on January 14th, 2011 at 08:39 PM |
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It's wider, longer and lower than the current model.
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| posted on January 14th, 2011 at 08:47 PM |
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Its lost its girliness  !  I'd dig that.
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| posted on January 15th, 2011 at 06:13 PM |
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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?
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| posted on January 16th, 2011 at 06:17 AM |
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I am looking to downsize from our current Commodore, could be an option
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| posted on January 17th, 2011 at 07:05 AM |
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I like them. Then again, I liked the original "new beetle" version as well.
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| posted on January 17th, 2011 at 09:50 AM |
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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.
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| posted on January 17th, 2011 at 04:05 PM |
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Looks like a pregnant Golf. My2c
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| posted on January 18th, 2011 at 07:11 PM |
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i can see a hi-boy rod style with the roof coming away from the windscreen, hmmm. fat wheels too.
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