German carmaker Volkswagen announced the release of a new special edition Beetle that will be sold through the company's German dealership network. The so-called Black-Orange series is available for both the hatchback and the convertible Beetle, with both configurations featuring several exterior and interior upgrades.
There are two body paints available: black with white stripes or orange with black stripes. 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels are also included in the package.
Inside, the car boasts a three-spoke leather steering wheel, aluminum pedals and sport seats. Gear leather trim with orange details and standard equipment such as air conditioning, new audio system and electric windows are also offered.
The special series is offered in multiple engine configurations, with prices starting at 22,250 euros.
Meanwhile, the company is still working on the future Beetle which, according to various sources, will be more spacious and will provide better packaging.
"There is a great opportunity with the Beetle and the emotional fabric it has to offer," Stefan Jacoby, president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, said in October.
The current version of Volkswagen Beetle is the upgraded edition of the 1998 release, which obviously included a significant number of improvements and advanced features when compared to its predecessor.
For example, Volkswagen equipped it with an MP3 player, a gadget which was initially an optional feature on the Beetle, while the turbocharged 1.8 liter four cylinder version of the Beetle has a six-speed automatic transmission. Moreover, the 2005 Beetle provides advanced safety features, including side-impact airbags, the ABS and the daytime running lights, each of them offered as standard.
There are two body paints available: black with white stripes or orange with black stripes. 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels are also included in the package.
Inside, the car boasts a three-spoke leather steering wheel, aluminum pedals and sport seats. Gear leather trim with orange details and standard equipment such as air conditioning, new audio system and electric windows are also offered.
The special series is offered in multiple engine configurations, with prices starting at 22,250 euros.
Meanwhile, the company is still working on the future Beetle which, according to various sources, will be more spacious and will provide better packaging.
"There is a great opportunity with the Beetle and the emotional fabric it has to offer," Stefan Jacoby, president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, said in October.
The current version of Volkswagen Beetle is the upgraded edition of the 1998 release, which obviously included a significant number of improvements and advanced features when compared to its predecessor.
For example, Volkswagen equipped it with an MP3 player, a gadget which was initially an optional feature on the Beetle, while the turbocharged 1.8 liter four cylinder version of the Beetle has a six-speed automatic transmission. Moreover, the 2005 Beetle provides advanced safety features, including side-impact airbags, the ABS and the daytime running lights, each of them offered as standard.