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2013 Beetle Turbo Fender Edition
CompareWith 200 horsepower, even the hairs on the back of your neck will give it a standing ovation.
Exterior
  • Body colored bumpers
  • Fully galvanized sheet metal
  • Crash-optimized front end
  • Fender badging
  • Rear spoiler
  • Black grille with chrome accent
  • Bi-Xenon high-intensity headlights with LED daytime running lights (DRL)
  • Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
  • Halogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses
  • Halogen reflector lens foglights with low-speed corner-illuminating feature
  • Headlights-on warning tone (tone sounds when driver's door is open and ignition key is removed)
  • Heated power side mirrors
  • Brushed chrome mirror caps
  • Chrome trim on running boards
  • Metallic paint (no charge)
  • Power tilting/sliding tinted panoramic sunroof
  • 235/45 R18 18" all-weather tires
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Temporary-use spare tire
  • 18" Disc alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel locks
  • Heated windshield washer nozzles
  • Windshield wipers, variable intermittent
  • Automatic self-leveling headlight feature
Interior
  • Cruise control
  • Electric rear window defroster
  • Integrated armrests in front door panels
  • Front and rear carpet floor mats
  • Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge and outside temperature
  • Multi-function trip computer with trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, and miles to empty
  • 3-pod dash-mounted gauge cluster including boost pressure, sport lap timer/stopwatch, and oil temperature
  • 2 radio-frequency remote transmitter key fobs with lock, unlock, rear trunk release, and panic button
  • Keyless access with push-button start 1)
  • Two 12V power outlets
  • 4-position, 3-color ambient lighting
  • Interior front center dome light with time delay and two reading lights
  • Automatic locking feature (doors lock when vehicle reaches 8 mph, unlock automatically upon airbag deployment) 2)
  • Driver and passenger door-mounted power lock/unlock switches for central locking system
  • Brushed aluminum appearance pedal covers
  • Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors
  • AUX-in for portable audio players
  • Bluetooth® with audio streaming 3)
  • Fender® Premium Audio System with 8 speakers plus subwoofer
  • Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cable
  • Premium VIII touchscreen sound system with HD Radio™, MP3- and WMA-compatible in-dash CD player and AM/FM radio
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription
  • 3-point safety belts for all rear seating positions
  • Combined curtain and side air bag system for front seat passengers
  • Driver and front passenger, front airbag supplemental restraint system 1)
  • Front seat safety belt pretensioners with load limiters
  • Height-adjustable front seat belts
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), child seat anchor points
  • Safety belt Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) for all seating positions
  • Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) 4)
  • Driver seat with adjustable lumbar support
  • Easy entry system (front seats can be moved forward for easy access to rear seats)
  • Front seatback storage pockets
  • Heated front seats
  • Height-adjustable headrests
  • Manual height adjustment for front seats
  • Fender seating surfaces
  • Sport front seats
  • 50/50 split folding rear seat
  • Blinker control stalk with lane change feature
  • Height adjustable and telescoping steering column
  • Leather-wrapped, multi-function sport steering wheel
  • Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impact
  • Theft-deterrent steering column
  • Glovebox
  • Front center armrest with storage compartment
  • Fender sunburst dashboard
  • 2 front grab handles
  • Chrome trim on rotary light switch
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob and brake handle
  • Remote release for trunk
  • Air vents in instrument panel
  • Climatic air-conditioning with pollen filter
  • Power windows with pinch protection; front windows with automatic 1-touch feature, operable from driver's side only
  • Buckle switch for airbag sensors
  • Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impact
  • Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)
  • Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
  • Crash optimized pedal controls
Technical
  • Hard shell battery box protection
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Power-assisted front vented disc brakes
  • Rear disc brakes
  • Red painted brake calipers
  • 2.0L TSI®, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with intercooler; 200 hp, 207 lbs/ft of torque
  • Electromechanical power steering with variable assistance and active return
  • Independent front MacPherson struts with stabilizer bar
  • Sport suspension
  • Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
  • Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)
  • Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
  • Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
  • Engine Braking Assist (EBA)
  • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Cross Differential System (XDS)
Colors
  • Fender seating surfaces
Warranty
  • 12 year/unlimited distance Limited Warranty against Corrosion Perforation 5)
  • 5-year/60,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty 5)
  • 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty 5)
  • 3 year/36,000 mile (whichever occurs first) No-Charge Scheduled Carefree Maintenance™ 6)
  • 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Roadside Assistance* 7)
  • 1) Some Volkswagen models are equipped with a keyless ignition feature. The details as to how the system works can vary and Volkswagen owners should consult their owner's literature or an authorized Volkswagen dealer if they have further questions about the operation of this feature. Please note that Volkswagen warns against leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running, particularly in enclosed spaces.
  • 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) 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.
  • 7) Roadside Assistance provided by a third party.
Crash-optimized front end
Crash-optimized front end

Integrated right into the front structure of your Beetle are impact-absorbing elements that help minimize the collision energy that reaches you.

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Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)

In the event of a collision, the Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) unlocks the doors, disables the fuel pump, and turns on the hazard lights.¹ Intelligent, right?

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Bluetooth® with audio streaming
Bluetooth® with audio streaming

It’s the coolest way to connect, hands down. Once your device is synched, you can make phone calls and stream your music.¹

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4-position, 3-color ambient lighting
4-position, 3-color ambient lighting

Are you feeling a little blue? Or red? Or white? The Beetle comes with three colors of customizable ambient lighting, so we got you covered no matter what your mood.

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Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)

ESC helps prevent oversteer or understeer during an evasive maneuver by applying corrective forces to each of the wheels. In other words, it helps you maintain control.

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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

ABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System. Which means it helps prevent the wheels from locking up when you brake suddenly. And that equals increased control over your Beetle.

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Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cable
Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cable

It’s music to your ears, right at your fingertips. Simply connect your iPod device using the Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod cable and you’re ready to rock.

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