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 Beetle
2.5L w/ Sunroof

2.5L w/ Sunroof

$22,595*
Exterior 
Crash-optimized front end Standard
Fully galvanized sheet metalStandard
Body colored bumpersStandard
Heat-insulated glassStandard
Halogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lensesStandard
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)Standard
Headlights-on warning tone (tone sounds when driver's door is open and ignition key is removed)Standard
Body colored mirrorsStandard
Heated power side mirrors Standard
Chrome trim on running boardsStandard
Metallic paint (no charge)Option
Non-metallic paintStandard
215/55 R17 17" all-weather tires Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Standard
Temporary-use spare tireStandard
Heated windshield washer nozzlesStandard
Windshield wipers, variable intermittentStandard
Power tilting/sliding tinted panoramic sunroofStandard
17-inch Turbine wheels 1)Standard
Interior 
Cruise controlStandard
Electric rear window defrosterStandard
Integrated armrests in front door panelsStandard
Front and rear carpet floor matsStandard
Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge and outside temperatureStandard
2 radio-frequency remote transmitter key fobs with lock, unlock, rear trunk release, and panic buttonStandard
Interior front center dome light with time delay and two reading lightsStandard
4-position, 3-color ambient lightingStandard
Automatic locking feature (doors lock when vehicle reaches 8 mph, unlock automatically upon airbag deployment) 2)Standard
Driver and passenger door-mounted power lock/unlock switches for central locking systemStandard
Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrorsStandard
8 speakersStandard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscriptionStandard
Premium VIII touchscreen sound system with HD Radio™, MP3- and WMA-compatible in-dash CD player and AM/FM radio Standard
AUX-in for portable audio playersStandard
Bluetooth® with audio streaming 3)Standard
Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cableStandard
3-point safety belts for all rear seating positionsStandard
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), child seat anchor pointsStandard
Driver and front passenger, front airbag supplemental restraint system 1)Standard
Combined curtain and side air bag system for front seat passengersStandard
Front seat safety belt pretensioners with load limitersStandard
Driver seat with adjustable lumbar supportStandard
Front seatback storage pocketsStandard
6-way manually adjustable front seatsStandard
Easy entry system (front seats can be moved forward for easy access to rear seats)Standard
Height-adjustable headrestsStandard
Heated front seats Standard
50/50 split folding rear seatStandard
Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) 4)Standard
Leather-wrapped, multi-function sport steering wheelStandard
Height adjustable and telescoping steering column Standard
Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impactStandard
Theft-deterrent steering columnStandard
Blinker control stalk with lane change featureStandard
Front center armrest with storage compartmentStandard
GloveboxStandard
Kaeferfach heritage-inspired gloveboxStandard
Body color dashboard and interior trim Standard
Chrome trim on rotary light switchStandard
2 front grab handles Standard
Remote release for trunkStandard
V-Tex leatherette seating surfacesStandard
Air vents in instrument panelStandard
Climatic air-conditioning with pollen filterStandard
Power windows with pinch protection; front windows with automatic 1-touch feature, operable from driver's side onlyStandard
Multi-function trip computer with trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, and miles to empty Standard
Keyless access with push-button startStandard
Two 12V power outletsStandard
Safety belt Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) for all seating positionsStandard
Height-adjustable front seat beltsStandard
Buckle switch for airbag sensorsStandard
Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impactStandard
Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)Standard
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)Standard
Crash optimized pedal controlsStandard
Technical 
2.5L, 20-valve, DOHC, in-line 5-cylinder engine; 170 hp, 177 lbs/ft of torqueStandard
Hydraulic steering systemStandard
Hard shell battery box protectionStandard
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)Standard
Power-assisted front vented disc brakesStandard
5-speed manual transmissionStandard
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)Standard
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)Standard
Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)Standard
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)Standard
Engine Braking Assist (EBA)Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)Standard
6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport modeOption
Optional Features 
17" Helix WheelOption
18" Helix WheelOption
Custom SunshieldOption
Nickname BadgeOption
Fog Light Retrofit Harness KitOption
License Plate FrameOption
Basic AlarmOption
Engine HeaterOption
Heavy Duty Trunk Liner with CarGo BlocksOption
Valve Stem CapsOption
MDI Adapter CableOption
White Side Stripes Bug Custom Vehicle GraphicOption
White Side Stripes Volkswagen Custom Vehicle GraphicOption
Wolfsburg Coat of Arms Custom Vehicle GraphicOption
Pedal CapsOption
First Aid KitOption
Graphics Kit - "Eight Ball"Option
Splash GuardsOption
Carpeted Mat Kit Option
Mat KitOption
Graphics Kit - "Beetle" BlackOption
Graphics Kit - "Beetle" WhiteOption
Colors 
Candy WhiteOption
Tornado RedOption
BlackOption
Reflex Silver MetallicOption
Platinum Gray MetallicOption
Toffee Brown MetallicOption
Yellow RushOption
Denim BlueOption
Titan Black V-tex leatherette seating surfacesOption
Beige V-tex leatherette seating surfacesOption
Moonrock Silver MetallicOption
Warranty  
12 year/unlimited distance Limited Warranty against Corrosion Perforation 5)Standard
5-year/60,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty 5)Standard
3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty 5)Standard
3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Roadside Assistance* 6)Standard
3 year/36,000 mile (whichever occurs first) No-Charge Scheduled Carefree Maintenance™ 7)Standard
  • 1) ¹Obey all speed and traffic laws.
  • 2) ¹Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
  • 3) ¹Requires compatible device.
  • 4) ¹The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) will only activate in a collision where the airbags deploy or safety belt pretensioners activate. Not all collisions cause airbags to deploy or safety belt pretensioners to activate.
    ²Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
  • 5) ¹See dealer or warranty booklet for details.
  • 6) Roadside Assistance provided by a third party.
  • 7) The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Coverage during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. See dealer or vehicle maintenance program booklet for details.