New Beetle COLOUR Concept

Volkswagen Press Office, Wolfsburg, September 11, 2001

Volkswagen is now offering the New Beetle to "COLOUR Concept" specification in Europe. This equipment package, already available for the Golf, is extremely popular. In addition to the standard equipment of the New Beetle, COLOUR Concept includes a wide variety of special features which enhance the appearance of the vehicle and make driving a New Beetle an even more pleasant experience.

From the outside, the 6 J x 16 "San Àiego" alloy wheels already show that this is a special New Beetle, an impression that is underlined bº the wide 205/55 R 16 tyres. The New Beetle V5 Colour Concept even features 7J x 17" Daytona wheels with 225/45 R17 tyres.

In the interior, the exclusive appearance is accentuated by black leather trim. The central seat sections and the stitching on the leather steering wheel trim are matched to the colour of the body.

The body colour is also reflected by the leather gear lever gaiter, the surrounds of the standard fabric front foot mats and the door and side trim panels.

A convenient feature which makes winter driving more comfortable are the heated sports seats offered for the first time on the New Beetle. They offer firm lateral support even on fast bends. The 66 kW (90 bhp) TDI engine develops considerable torque from low revs. Petrol engines with power outputs ranging from 85 kW (115 bhp) to 125 kW (170 bhp) are also on offer.

The New Beetle COLOUR Concept is available with attractive Double Yellow, Black, Red, Cyber Green metallic and Ravenna Blue metallic colour schemes.