At Steve White Volkswagen, we were excited to see the redesigned look and are awaiting the arrival of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle at our Greenville, SC, dealership, near Greer SC, Spartanburg SC, Easley SC, Anderson SC, Columbia SC, Charlotte NC. Fill out the form to the right to get notified when the 2012 VW Beetle comes to our dealership!Volkswagen Brand Design Chief, Klaus Bischoff and team eschewed the design geometry defined by three semi-circles (front wing, rear wing, domed roof above it), gave the car a lower profile, a longer hood and a steeper front windshield. They also stretched the Beetle 3.3 inches wider and 6 inches longer, creating a more sporting, powerful appearance.
Another key to the design of the new 2012 VW Beetle is the rear spoiler, integrated into the design of the car with a black top and a body color under side. What that spoiler also hints at is the Beetle's performance: the 2.0L TSI® turbocharged gasoline engine, pictured here, will be offered with a DSG 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. At 200 hp and 207 lb.-ft of torque, the turbo will be the sportiest Beetle offered ? though you'd be hard pressed to say no to the 2012 VW Beetle 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, thanks to 140 hp and 236 lb.-ft of torque. The TDI Clean Diesel Beetle offers manufacturer estimates of 40 mpg highway, 29 mpg city, and 33 mpg combined. Also available is the 2.5L five cylinder engine, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or optional 6-speed automatic. The five cylinder engine produces 170 hp and 177 lb.-ft of torque.
A quick glance at the styling of the back of the 2012 VW Beetle reveals its connection to Beetle heritage. This is, however, unmistakably a Beetle for today with dual exhaust, 19-inch wheels and available features such as a panoramic roof, keyless entry and personalization options such as colors, wraps and an annual theme model.
Inside, Beetle heritage cues continue with available painted or carbon-look dashboards, an additional glove box integrated into the dash and optional gauges (oil temperature, clock with stopwatch function and boost pressure gauge) located above the entertainment system. There's also a split-folding rear seat.
Driving this newest Beetle is a decidedly modern experience, and one designed for drivers, from its engine choices and available 19-inch wheels to details such as an instrument panel arranged directly in front of the driver (tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge) that provides all key information at a glance. The steering wheel is specially designed with optional painted accents in the spokes depending on the equipment line. Framed by two air vents, the selected audio/navigation system is optimally located in the driver's visual field on the dashboard. Within easy reach, climate controls are situated just below.
Key premium features available on the 2012 VW Beetle include the Fender Premium Audio System, which adds an additional subwoofer and 400 watts of output power along with proprietary Panasonic® speaker technology that covers the cabin with directional sound from front door speakers and front dual voice coil speakers. Those choosing this sound system also receive adjustable interior ambiance lighting.
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2012 Beetle Pricing
| Model | Price | Features |
| 2.5L Beetle (manual) | $18,995 | 2.5L 170 hp engine, five-speed manual transmission, 17-inch turbine alloy wheels, front & rear disc brakes, power windows with one-touch up/down, cruise control, cloth seats, 50/50 split folding rear seat, trip computer, RCD 310 eight-speaker sound system with aux-in |
| 2.5L Beetle (manual) | $19,795 | (Includes Beetle features) + Body-colored exterior mirror caps, V-Tex leatherette seating, six- way manual adjustable seats with lumbar, heatable front seats, 'kaeferfach' secondary glove box, Bluetooth®, Media Device Interface (MDI) |
| (auto) | $20,895 | + six-speed automatic transmission |
| 2.5L Beetle w/ Sunroof (manual) | $22,295 | (Includes 2.5L Beetle features) + Panoramic sunroof with power tilt and slide, leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, front center console with armrest, keyless access with push-button start, high-line trip computer, Premium VIII touch-screen radio with three-month Sirius® satellite radio subscription |
| (auto) | $23,395 | + Six-speed automatic transmission |
| 2.5L Beetle w/ Sunroof, Sound and Navi (manual) | $24,095 | (Includes 2.5L Beetle w/ Sunroof features) + 18-inch disc alloy wheels with all-season tires, RNS 315 navigation system, Fender® Premium Audio System |
| (auto) | $25,195 | + Six-speed automatic transmission |
| 2.0T Beetle Turbo w/ Sunroof, (manual) | $23,395 | (Includes 2.5L Beetle features) +2.0T 200 hp engine, sport suspension, six-speed manual transmission, 18-inch twister alloy wheels with all-season tires, alloy pedals, front fog lights, gloss black exterior mirror housings, rear spoiler, sport front seats, sport fabric seat covers, leather-wrapped shift knob and brake lever |
| (auto) | $24,495 | + Six-speed DSG® automatic transmission |
| 2.0T Beetle Turbo w/ Sunroof and Sound (manual) | $26,395 | (Includes Beetle Turbo features) + Panoramic sunroof with power tilt and slide, leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, front center console with armrest, keyless access with push-button start, high-line trip computer, Premium VIII touch-screen radio with three-month Sirius® satellite radio subscription, Fender® Premium Audio System |
| (automatic) | $27,495 | + Six-speed DSG automatic transmission |
| 2.0T Beetle Turbo w/ Sunroof, Sound and Navi (manual) | $27,995 | (Includes Beetle Turbo w/ Sunroof and Sound features) + Leather seat coverings, RNS 315 navigation system, partial leather interior door and dash trim |
| (auto) | $29,095 | + Six-speed DSG automatic transmission |
| Destination | $770 | All Prices Exclude Destination Charge |