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02-19-2007, 01:05 PM
 If new illustrations from German magazine Auto Motor und Sport are any indication, the next-generation Volkswagen Beetle will lose much of its retro styling for something considerably more modern. When the new Beetle was introduced in 1998, it arrived with styling derived directly from the original. If Volkswagen's California design studio has its way, the 2010 model will have a completely fresh interpretation of the classic Beetle theme. It will also become sportier, with the aim of competing more directly with BMW's MINI, according to the magazine report. The new model will also have more interior space — it will feature a lower roofline but a longer overall cabin, with more space behind the front seats. AMS says the regular coupe and cabriolet versions will be offered, in addition to a crossover/wagon and possibly even a pickup. [ - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER] Source: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  |
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| Re: Volkswagen to ditch retro for new Beetle? -
02-19-2007, 01:30 PM
While this is a good idea to ditch retro...the fact that the car just looks like a combo of the current beetle and the GTI doesn't do anything for me. Hopefully they can come up with something more original because afterall that was the reason the beetle sold so well. |
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02-19-2007, 01:41 PM
I'm surprised they're not ditching the Beetle altogether. I always figured being retro was its raison d'être. |
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| Re: Volkswagen to ditch retro for new Beetle? -
02-20-2007, 01:17 AM
I think they should keep the retroness. It is, after all as MikeJ said, the reason why the Beetle is around today... |
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02-20-2007, 10:46 AM
What they really need to do is set the platform away from all the others like the last one. Then design a new flatfour with that unique sound and chuck it in the back...but that will never happen.  |
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02-20-2007, 11:14 AM
Could it look something like this?   |
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02-20-2007, 05:16 PM
I don't know about those cars specifally, but the retro beetle has run out of steam. VW should do a radically fresh interpretation of what the beetle is for today's audience. A redesign a la Mini cooper won't cut it. |
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02-20-2007, 07:39 PM
I think the sketches rev8000 is what VW may aim for. Its a funky cool design, affordable and most likely to be aimed at Nth Americas youth market ala Scion. |
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| Re: Volkswagen to ditch retro for new Beetle? -
02-20-2007, 09:39 PM
I think the trouble with retro is that you can only revisit it once... a "been-there-did-that" kind of thing. So it's a short term tactic rather than a long range strategy. Time for something new. |
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