Old Bug charm: limited edition New Beetle Triple White arrives
click above image to view addition high-res pics of the VW New Beetle Triple White
For those of you who really want to relive the past, VW is releasing a 1970's retro edition of it's already retro New Beetle. Beginning this week, only 3,000 Triple White New Beetles will be released into the wild, with a white trifecta for the paint job, seating surfaces, and convertible roof boot. To make all that white really stand out, VW added black to the roof, footwells, door panels, and dash. The limited edition Beetle hearkens back to days gone by in many ways, except price. The New Bug will set you back a much more modern $26,630.
The original Beetle didn't have "leatherette" seating surfaces or 17" Oktopus rims, but we sure do like the pricing of the old Super Beetle Convertible better than the new Triple White New Beetle. VW won't have too many problems finding 3,000 takers, though.
[Source: VW]
Gallery: 2007 VW New Beetle Triple White
PRESS RELEASE:
SPECIAL EDITION NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE NOW AVAILABLE AT LOCAL DEALERS
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the limited edition Triple White New Beetle convertible is now available at dealers. Only 3,000 customers will have the opportunity to own this truly special edition.
The Triple White New Beetle convertible features a unique Campanella white exterior, a white interior, and white convertible roof boot. The Triple White New Beetle convertible takes its color palette from the original Super Beetle convertible of the late 70s. This modern day rendition includes 17-inch 'Oktopus' alloy wheels, a three-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel, white leatherette seats and center armrest. Also included are black carpeting, floor mats and door panels along with Sirius Satellite Radio. Another distinctive feature of the Triple White New Beetle convertible is the special front seat headrests ingrained with the New Beetle convertible icon.
With the standard automatic transmission, the Triple White New Beetle convertible is priced at $25,990.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
G. Snyder 10:37AM (3/15/2007)
Yes, the original Beetle did have leatherette seating.
I wonder why they did not make the top white? That is how it was on Beetle and Rabbit cabriolet special editions.
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Oliver 11:02AM (3/15/2007)
Triple white top would be a bitch to clean. Thank the lord Jesus its black.
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IsettaBob 11:06AM (3/15/2007)
The triple whites had a White top, White seats, and white paint. Whats up with the black top? I don't know that a white boot makes up for it.
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Mr. N. Disguise 11:16AM (3/15/2007)
Wow, I've got goose bumps.
More exciting that watching my lawn grow.
Yawn.
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Howard Kerr 11:17AM (3/15/2007)
As others have mentioned...the ORIGINAL Beetle that was triple white had a white top, isn't that why it was a triple? This is actually a "Double" white, and except with the white boot and other "exclusive" parts (that I imagine might be ordered from a dealer...or not?) is this really that special of another limited edition.
And yes, Beetles have had "leatherette" seat coverings for decades...leatherette is code for vinyl. This would be a special edition if it had real leather on the seat surfaces...Ford does it for Mustang convertibles. Heck, leather is now available in some Rangers.
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ViktorVaughan 11:26AM (3/15/2007)
Click the gallery link, it shows the triple white--the main image shown here is not a triple white.
These cars are complete turds anyway. God how I hate working on my GF's New Beetle.
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ttruck 11:39AM (3/15/2007)
2 major problem, It's a V-dub, and it's an over priced piece of junk.
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Joe 1:00PM (3/15/2007)
AH, 2/3 white....
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Robert O 6:09PM (3/15/2007)
DOUBLE-white!
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Bill 2:54PM (3/15/2007)
Another example of VW's floundering. When all else fails, VW goes back to the past.
What's next, the "New Thing"? LOL
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Buster01 6:22PM (3/15/2007)
What a rip-off!!! makaing a white boot doens't make it a triple white!
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Sasha 7:22PM (3/15/2007)
There's a difference: A new "thing" would actually be exciting.
Ditto a new microvan.
I saw a recent magazine ad for the bug. It said one word:
"Fat."
Now, it's admirable to try to make fun of your own weaknesses. They talk about all the features, electronic doodads, and safety systems they added.
But they can't get around the reality:
They have added a bunch of junk which makes the car less fun to drive, handle worse, get worse MPG, worse acceleration, more expensive, more stuff to break, more expensive to repair, unable to repair at home, etc. etc. etc.
All so we can have more electronic doodads, which someone like me would never need.
Nice trice, vee-dub, but next time, try to not waste your add dollars on an ad which just reinforces to me why I would never, NEVER, buy ANYTHING with "VW" printed on it made after 1975 or so!!!
I'll pay attention again when I see an ad saying: "Thin."
The "new beetle" is an abomination. They should make a stripper version to try to bring back the purists. At this point, it probably wouldn't be enough.
PS Both my parents had wretched experiences with brand new Passats bought in the last few years. Steer clear.
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Marshall 1:34PM (4/07/2007)
I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago for my wife. She is still smiling. I have to admit that it is a fun car to ride in with the top down. She have received numerous positive comments. I am glad the top is black. First because it looks more classy aginst the white interior. Second we live down south and it would be a bear to keep it looking good.
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John Edge 5:12PM (8/10/2007)
General Consensus on posts:
I cannot have one, therefore it sucks.
(optional: my cheap rice burner is cool though...)
I have one, therefore it rocks.
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tracy 2:07PM (9/12/2007)
Does the triple white come with an automatic convertible top or does the tripe white only come in a manual top?
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