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 Beetle
Turbo

Turbo

$24,370*
Exterior 
Crash-optimized front end Standard
Fully galvanized sheet metalStandard
Body colored bumpersStandard
Rear spoilerStandard
Heat-insulated glassStandard
Black grille with chrome accentStandard
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
Halogen reflector lens foglights with low-speed corner-illuminating featureStandard
Piano black painted mirrorsStandard
Heated power side mirrors Standard
Chrome trim on running boardsStandard
Metallic paint (no charge)Option
Non-metallic paintStandard
235/45 R18 18" all-weather tires Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Standard
18" Twister alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel locksStandard
Temporary-use spare tireStandard
Heated windshield washer nozzlesStandard
Windshield wipers, variable intermittentStandard
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) 1)Standard
Driver and passenger door-mounted power lock/unlock switches for central locking systemStandard
Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrorsStandard
8 speakersStandard
Sound system with MP3- and WMA-compatible in-dash CD player, AM/FM radioStandard
AUX-in for portable audio playersStandard
Bluetooth® with audio streaming 2)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
Sport 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) 3)Standard
Height adjustable and telescoping steering column Standard
Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impactStandard
Theft-deterrent steering columnStandard
Blinker control stalk with lane change featureStandard
GloveboxStandard
Kaeferfach heritage-inspired gloveboxStandard
Carbonfiber appearance dashboard and piano black interior trimStandard
Chrome trim on rotary light switchStandard
Leather-wrapped shift knob and brake handleStandard
2 front grab handles Standard
Remote release for trunkStandard
Sport cloth 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
Brushed aluminum appearance pedal coversStandard
Multi-function trip computer with trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, and miles to empty Standard
Two 12V power outletsStandard
Safety belt Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) for all seating positionsStandard
3-pod dash-mounted gauge cluster including boost pressure, sport lap timer/stopwatch, and oil temperatureStandard
Leather-wrapped sport steering wheelStandard
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 
2.0L TSI®, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with intercooler; 200 hp, 207 lbs/ft of torqueStandard
Electromechanical power steering with variable assistance and active returnStandard
Hard shell battery box protectionStandard
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)Standard
Power-assisted front vented disc brakesStandard
Red painted brake calipersStandard
Rear disc brakesStandard
6-speed manual transmissionStandard
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)Standard
Cross Differential System (XDS)Standard
Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)Standard
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)Standard
Engine Braking Assist (EBA)Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)Standard
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)Standard
Independent front MacPherson struts with stabilizer barStandard
6-speed DSG® automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport modeOption
Optional Features 
17" Helix WheelOption
18" Helix WheelOption
Custom SunshieldOption
Valve Stem CapsOption
Basic AlarmOption
License Plate FrameOption
Key Fob SkinsOption
White Side Stripes Bug Custom Vehicle GraphicOption
White Side Stripes Volkswagen Custom Vehicle GraphicOption
Wolfsburg Coat of Arms Custom Vehicle GraphicOption
First Aid KitOption
Graphics Kit - "Eight Ball"Option
Splash GuardsOption
Carpeted Mat Kit Option
Mat KitOption
Graphics Kit - "Beetle" BlackOption
Graphics Kit - "Beetle" WhiteOption
Turbo Mat KitOption
Graphics Kit - "Turbo" BlackOption
Graphics Kit - "Turbo" WhiteOption
Colors 
Candy WhiteOption
Tornado RedOption
Deep Black Pearl MetallicOption
Reflex Silver MetallicOption
Platinum Gray MetallicOption
Reef Blue MetallicOption
Titan Black sport cloth seating surfacesOption
Beige sport cloth seating surfacesOption
Black/Blue sport cloth seating surfacesOption
Warranty  
12 year/unlimited distance Limited Warranty against Corrosion Perforation 4)Standard
5-year/60,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty 4)Standard
3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty 4)Standard
3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Roadside Assistance* 5)Standard
3 year/36,000 mile (whichever occurs first) No-Charge Scheduled Carefree Maintenance™ 6)Standard
  • 1) 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.
  • 2) ¹Requires compatible device.
  • 3) 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.
  • 4) ¹See dealer or warranty booklet for details.
  • 5) Roadside Assistance provided by a third party.
  • 6) 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.