VW Beetle Convertible coming in early 2013, diesel/manual model promised
by Chris Tutor (RSS feed) on Apr 7th, 2012 at 10:01AM
How do you make the hot-selling Volkswagen Beetle even hotter? Chop the top! Car and Driver says sun worshippers will have a convertible option when buying their Beetle next year. The news should be a surprise to no one, but engine choices could be. VW says all the powertrain options in the coupe will be available in the convertible. That means the 170-horse five-cylinder, the 200-hp turbo four and even the 140-horse, 236 pound-feet of torque TDI diesel. Both transmissions will be on the menu as well: six-speed DSG or a six-speed manual. Car and Driver speculates that VW will probably... Read More
