Volkswagen Beetle 2012 First Official Promo

See More details at NEW GENERATION BEETLE REVEALED AT SHANGHAI SHOW New generation of Volkswagen Beetle unveiled in Shanghai, New York and Berlin Allnew vehicle draws design cues from original Beetle launched 73 years ago Efficient engines and innovative features combine with heritage to make a modern classic On sale in North America in autumn 2011, then mainland Europe; UK early in 2012 Volkswagen has unveiled the latest generation Beetle in Shanghai on the eve of the city s motor show, marking a new era in this iconic car s history. The latest generation moves away from design of the New Beetle of 1998 and instead draws on cues from the original and Beetle Ragster concept shown in Detroit in 2005. As such it s longer, wider and lower, giving a more masculine and dynamic appearance. The Beetle now measures 4, 278 mm in length (+152 mm), 1, 808 mm in width (+84 mm) and 1, 486 in height (12 mm). The track width front a