2017 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE FWD Automatic

• Auto On/Off Reflector Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps
• Body-Colored Bodyside Moldings
• Body-Colored Door Handles
• Body-Colored Front Bumper
• Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
• Body-Colored Rear Bumper
• Chrome Side Windows Trim
• Clearcoat Paint
• Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
• Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
• Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
• Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
• Light Tinted Glass
• Lip Spoiler
• Steel Spare Wheel
• Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
• Tires: 17 AS
• Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
• Wheels w/Silver Accents
• Wheels: 17 Philadelphia Alloy

• 1 LCD Monitor In The Front
• 2 12V DC Power Outlets
• 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
• 50-50 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
• 6-Way Driver Seat
• 6-Way Passenger Seat
• Air Filtration
• Analog Appearance
• Audio Theft Deterrent
• Cargo Space Lights
• Carpet Floor Trim
• Cruise control
• Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
• Delayed Accessory Power
• Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
• Driver Foot Rest
• Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
• Fixed Rear Windows
• FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
• Front And Rear Map Lights
• Front Center Armrest w/Storage
• Front Cupholder
• Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
• Full Cloth Headliner
• Full Floor Console w/Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
• Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
• Glove Box
• Heated Front Comfort Seats -inc: manually adjustable front seats w/manual lumbar support and 2nd row easy entry
• HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
• Immobilizer III Immobilizer
• Interior Trim -inc: Body-Colored Instrument Panel Insert, Body-Colored Door Panel Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
• kaeferfach Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver And Passenger Door Bins
• Leather Gear Shifter Material
• Leather Steering Wheel
• Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
• Manual Air Conditioning
• Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• Outside Temp Gauge
• Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
• Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
• Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
• Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System and External Memory Control
• Radio: AM/FM/HD 6.3 Touchscreen w/CD Player -inc: Composition Media, USB input, aux-in, VW Car-Net Security and Service (connected car service - limited subscription), VW Car-Net App-Connect smartphone integration and interface, 8-speaker sound system, Bluetooth connectivity and SiriusXM satellite radio (limited-time trial subscription)
• Rear Cupholder
• Redundant Digital Speedometer
• Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
• Rigid Cargo Cover
• Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
• Streaming Audio
• Tracker System
• Trip Computer
• V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
• Valet Function
• Window Grid And Roof Mount Antenna

• 14.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
• 140 Amp Alternator
• 3.87 Axle Ratio
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
• 60-Amp/Hr 330CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
• Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
• Engine Oil Cooler
• Engine: 1.8L TSI 170 HP DOHC 16V Turbo 4-Cylinder -inc: direct injection
• Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
• Front-Wheel Drive
• Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
• Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
• Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: sport mode

• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Back-Up Camera
• Driver And Passenger Side Airbag Head Extension
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Low Tire Pressure Warning
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
• Side Impact Beams

Model Highlights

Volkswagen went way back to the drawing board with its reimagining of the current Beetle. The Beetle draws its inspiration from the original Beetle that was made from 1938 through the 1970s. The modern Beetle is almost certainly better in every way -- it features a lower, flatter roofline and a more aggressive stance. The engine is now up front, reflecting modern car design. Overall dimensions have grown, which translates to more interior room for passengers. Those passengers get a combination of retro simplicity in the gauge layout, elegance in the quality of cabin materials, and great technology features. The Beetle comes in two basic models -- 1.8T and R-Line 2.0T. The base model utilizes a 170-horsepower, 1.8L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine driving the front wheels through a standard 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. It is offered in S, SE and SEL trim levels. The R-Line 2.0T delivers 210 horsepower from a 2.0L direct-injected and turbocharged 4-cylinder. It is available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic. The Beetle shares its underpinnings with the Jetta, which includes front struts and a rear multi-link setup. Steering will feel very familiar to those who have driven previous modern Beetles, though the driving experience has changed significantly, thanks to the revised A-pillar angle and accordingly, the abbreviated dashboard, bringing the driver closer to the action. A convertible version gets a power-folding fabric top. The top folds in 9.5 seconds and will operate at vehicle speeds up to 30 mph. Convertibles feature the same engine and transmission lineups as the coupe, and the modest weight increase barely hinders performance. Base S trims come nicely equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and automatic headlights. Inside there's an auto-dimming mirror, cloth seats with front lumbar support, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake, a 50/50 split-fold rear seat, and a five-inch MIB II touchscreen radio with USB. The SE trim includes 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, VW Car-Net App-Connect, and a 6.3-inch touchscreen. Finally SEL trims feature 18-inch wheels, keyless entry and ignition, navigation, a powered panoramic sunroof, and a blind-spot warning system. The 2.0L Beetles come in R-Line trims. The R-Line SE gets 18-inch machined alloy wheels and a sport-tuned suspension, heated power-adjustable mirrors, a lip spoiler, the Car-Net system, fabric seat trim and carbon-fiber look instrument panel accents. A Fender premium sound system is also standard. The R-Line SEL adds 19-inch wheels, automatic headlights with LED running lights, and leather upholstery. Originally a special model for 2016, the Beetle Dune trim is now a regular part of the lineup. It features the 1.8T engine, special exterior paint and seating surfaces, parking assist, and much of the rest of the SE standard features, along with lifted suspension. Safety comes standard as well in all 2017 Beetles, with anti-lock brakes, dual front airbags and combined curtain and side front seat airbags.