The all new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle offers a stylish blend of 60s flair and modern technological oomph. While it will not be confused with the iconic make of decades past, the new Beetle is sportier, more powerful, and ready to take its passengers all across the country and back with plenty of room for cargo and good times. Aesthetically, it holds on to the smooth rear lines of the original 60s Beetle while moving beyond the circular design and replacing it with an edgier and more angular profile. This article will provide additional information about the new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle comes with three engines so buyers can decide for themselves where they would like to strike the balance between fuel economy and red lining performance. At the base level is a standard 2.5 liter gasoline engine with 5 cylinders. This version is present in other offerings by VW, and it can put out up to 170 horsepower and up to 177 foot pounds of torque in the lower gears. This is more than enough to get anyone around town and up to speed on the fastest highways in the United States.

However, people interested in more speed and acceleration can opt for the 2 liter turbo charged 4 cylinder engine that will be capable of putting out up to 200 horsepower. This engine is the same one that buyers of the 2011 Golf GTI are treated to. It will cost you more in gas and in the initial purchase price, but if your primary priority is power, then you will probably find it worth it.

Alternatively, if you would like to have both an increase in power and an increase in fuel efficiency, then you might want to skip the gas powered engines and opt for the diesel. You can pick up a turbocharged TDI clean diesel engine in your Beetle and although it will cost you more at the start, you will be able to enjoy much improved mileage to the tune of up to 29 miles per gallon in the city and up to 40 miles per gallon out on the highway. The new Beetle truly allows you to have your cake and eat it too.

Another welcome feature of the modern 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is the plush and roomy seating on the interior. The rear seating area has been expanded in the 2012 model to allow for larger passengers and cargo, and up to 10.9 cubic feet of space are now included within the trunk, which itself is easily accessible if you venture to the back of the vehicle and pop open the wide opening back lid.

Inside, you can opt for add ons like a panoramic sunroof to let in the sun on those beautiful summer days. If you are a fan of good and loud music, then you might opt for the 400 watt fender premium audio system. Overall, the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle indicates VW is interested in retaining old style and blending it with new performance.