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2012 Volkswagen Beetle: 2011 New York Auto Show Live Photos

 
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle live photos

HI-RES GALLERY: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle live photos

For better or worse, the new Beetle is here, trading some of its "chick car" rep for a more masculine appearance. Whether that will convince more men to buy the car--or simply serve to drive off the women that flocked to the last generation--remains to be seen, but whatever the eventualities, it's here, and it shares a lot with the rest of VW's lineup.

So much so that we're at a loss as to why anyone would buy the Beetle over, say, an equivalently-configured Golf or GTI. Even the Beetle R has us scratching our heads, as you'll be giving up the utility of the Golf R for nothing in return aside from the new cars rather quirky looks.

Perhaps the mystery will be solved by a spin behind the wheel--something we look forward to finding out soon now that the New York Auto Show is winding down.





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  1. By adamk Posted: 4/21/2011 8:05pm PDT

    It's a hairdresser's car; just about everyone should buy the GTI or the turbo-diesel.
     
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  2. By NoNameDenton Posted: 4/22/2011 9:28pm PDT

    Adamk, that is a mtter of opinion. I would never buy one, but I am sure there are people who would take this over the GTI because they like the look, styling and preference is all subjective.
     
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  3. By adamk Posted: 4/23/2011 1:28pm PDT

    NND: Yes, it is absolutely my opinion that the Beetle is a perfect hairdresser's car. Style would have to win over substance and logic, because this car is less advantageous than its platform siblings in every way, except style.
     
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  4. By NoNameDenton Posted: 4/23/2011 5:40pm PDT

    Adamk I am sure it will be more then hairdressers, I have known people who teach at the university level drive these, seems like people with higher education also enjoy the car.
     
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  5. By Turbofroggy Posted: 4/23/2011 9:08pm PDT

    Terrible color selections, no green? no yellow? No flower holder? This isn't a Beetle, it is an Audi TT, booo VW.
     
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