Late this past year we introduced that Volkswagen was exhibiting a brand new concept vehicle, the Beetle Fender Edition, plus they were going after possibly putting the model into production. Well, the “possibly “ part could be removed, because the production model 2013 Beetle Fender Edition continues to be placed on display in the Leipzig Auto Show for those to determine.

 

 

 
As the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition might not boast any significant performance upgrades, it certainly does feature a lot of audio and visual upgrades, which is what you realized of the Fender Edition vehicle.

Volkswagen was kind enough to give to us a pr release that displays all the specs featuring this exclusive edition bug boasts, in addition to a great deal of high-quality images. The trunk test would be to observe how this exclusive edition compares to the competition and when it really is worth sinking the additional money into.

The very first factor you will observe while you walk as much as the Fender Edition Bug is it borrows the leading fascia in the Beetle Turbo, so it features a chrome band spanning the width from the lower grille and splitting the turn signals in the fog lamps. The car headlights have the Bi-Xenon variety and supply lots of light to determine during the night.

On each corner the Beetle Fender Edition boasts an 18-inch “Disc” wheel, that is borrows in the Beetle 2.5L. They are known as “Disc” wheels due to the big flat disc-like area in the heart of the rim, not simply because they have individuals wacky simulated brake dvds in it. The outside of the Beetle Fender Edition is covered in Deep Black Gem Metallic fresh paint, so it lent in the Turbo models fresh paint options.

You will find really couple of parts towards the Fender Edition’s exterior making it fantastic. The very first products would be the “Fender” emblems mounted just beneath the A-support beams – the leading-most support beams – around the Beetle’s exterior. Another improvements would be the chrome side-view mirrors. Neither of those features can be found on every other Beetle.

Overall, we’re slightly disappointed using the exterior, as it’s really a mix-mash of the several trim levels, sans the mirrors and “Fender” emblems, can be bought online for affordable. It’s nice to determine Volkswagen going for a conservative approach and never completely marly the Beetles sexy new exterior.

The very first factor you will observe while you walk as much as the Fender Edition Bug is it borrows the leading fascia in the Beetle Turbo, so it features a chrome band spanning the width from the lower grille and splitting the turn signals in the fog lamps. The car headlights have the Bi-Xenon variety and supply lots of light to determine during the night.

On each corner the Beetle Fender Edition boasts an 18-inch “Disc” wheel, that is borrows in the Beetle 2.5L. They are known as “Disc” wheels due to the big flat disc-like area in the heart of the rim, not simply because they have individuals wacky simulated brake dvds in it. The outside of the Beetle Fender Edition is covered in Deep Black Gem Metallic fresh paint, so it lent in the Turbo models fresh paint options.

You will find really couple of parts towards the Fender Edition’s exterior making it fantastic. The very first products would be the “Fender” emblems mounted just beneath the A-support beams – the leading-most support beams – around the Beetle’s exterior. Another improvements would be the chrome side-view mirrors. Neither of those features can be found on every other Beetle.

Overall, we’re slightly disappointed using the exterior, as it’s really a mix-mash of the several trim levels, sans the mirrors and “Fender” emblems, can be bought online for affordable. It’s nice to determine Volkswagen going for a conservative approach and never completely marly the Beetles sexy new exterior.

Okay, just in case you haven’t caught on at this time, the Beetle Fender Edition is basically a Beetle Turbo using the 180inch wheels from the 2.5L along with a couple of visual upgrades along with a kick-ass stereo system system. So which means that the Fender Edition boasts exactly the same drivetrain and engine like a Turbo model, that is awesome.

The Two.-liter turbocharged four-pot pumps out 200 horsepower between 5,100 revoltions per minute and 6,000 revoltions per minute, and 207 pound-ft of torque at 1,700 to five,000 revoltions per minute. Associated with this engine is really a standard 6-speed manual trans that feed the energy towards the front wheels. The Turbo model comes with an optional 6-speed automatic, therefore we assume the Fender Edition will have a similar options. Our only complaint, which remains true with the whole beetle line, is it only is available in front-wheel drive. With all the awesome assets at VW’s tips of the fingers (See: Audi Quattro system and Volkswagen 4Motion system) why on the planet can there be no AWD version from the Turbo Beetle yet?

All this energy combines to create the Beetle Turbo the fasted production Beetle ever, reaching 60 miles per hour in only 6.8 seconds, and that we anticipate the Fender Edition not any reduced. That’s very much of much faster compared to 1953 Beetle, whose top speed only agreed to be a tick over 60 miles per hour and required 22.9 seconds simply to achieve 50 miles per hour.

Additionally towards the additional ponies, this increased 2.-liter engine can also be pretty thrifty, obtaining a respectable 21 – 22 mpg within the city and 30 mpg on the road.

We love the truth that Volkswagen made a decision to build this exclusive edition Beetle on its greatest platform. A lot of car manufacturers often build exclusive edition models around the base or mid-range platform hoping raking in greater profits by marking up lower trim levels for that added special equipment. Good call, Volkswagen.

Without seeing the ultimate cost, it really is tough to create a final verdict around the 2013 Beetle Fender Edition. Because it sits, it’s really a Beetle Turbo with upgraded stereo system, different wheels plus some small visual changes around the interior and exterior. If Volkswagen puts a $5,000, approximately, extra around the Turbo’s sticker with this package, we are saying it’s worthwhile, but anything further than that’s just a total waste of money. We provides you with our final ruling when the official prices arrives.

Regrettably, you will find no prices particulars available yet, but given onpar gps, we anticipate basics cost slightly over the base cost from the Beetle Turbo, somewhere near $25,000 to $26,000