Saying Goodbye to Beetle: Why We Loved the Beetle Final Edition May 10, 2022
It was 1949 and the U.S. was puzzled.
What, exactly, was this car that Volkswagen had shipped here?
That car, of course, was the Beetle, which cut a distinctive silhouette on the automotive scene. Throughout its history, the Beetle has been an innovative design , a counterculture symbol , starred in Hollywood films, and won races. No matter where or when it appeared, the body and design of the “Bug” has always been instantly recognizable.
To celebrate the heritage of the Beetle, two special models — the Final Edition SE and Final Edition SEL — were produced for the final-year lineup in 2019. Both were available in coupe and convertible body styles and featured exclusive equipment, unique décor, and heritage-inspired exterior colors.
Classic Colors
When it was produced in 2003, the Beetle Última Edición — which marked the worldwide end of the first-generation Beetle — came in beige and light blue. The Beetle Final Edition models echoed those hues with Safari Uni and Stonewashed Blue Metallic.
Enthusiasts recognized Stonewashed Blue Metallic, which was a nod to the 1970 Jeans Bug and most recently seen on the 2016 Beetle Denim. The Safari Uni was a new twist on the Harvest Moon Beige color from the New Beetle generation. The Final Edition models also came in Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, and Platinum Grey Metallic.
Inside the Final Edition SE models were unique cloth and leatherette rhombus-pattern seats while SEL models featured standard diamond-stitched leather seating surfaces.
Rethinking the Wheels
“A new set of wheels” is more than just an expression: Both Final Edition models featured unique wheel designs. The Final Edition SE models came with 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with a 15-spoke design .
Final Edition SEL models sported 18-inch white aluminum-alloy wheels in a disc design , reminiscent of the Última Edición whitewall tires.
Performance, Of Course
While the Final Edition models included a number of new touches, performance remained constant—both trims were powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder TSI® engine with 174 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, mated with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Delightful Details
No corner of the Beetle Final Edition was overlooked.
The inside featured a Safari Uni color dashpad with heritage-inspired Käferfach glovebox or “Beetle bin”, a gloss-black center console, and a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with unique “Beetle” clip.
Outside, stainless-steel pedal caps and a tailgate “Beetle” badge completed the look.
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What colors does the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle come in?
2019 vw beetle exterior color options.
Now making its final lap, the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle offers the same iconic good looks that have made it one of the most instantly-recognizable vehicles on the road today. Adding to its eye-catching appeal is its versatile list of available exterior color options. Take a look at the colors available here.
Drivers that choose the new 2019 Volkswagen Beetle will have a total of nine exterior color options, including two exclusive colors available only with the Final Edition of the Beetle. Take a look at the different colors below!
2019 Volkswagen Beetle color options include:
- Habanero Orange Metallic
- Tornado Red
- Silk Blue Metallic
- Platinum Gray Metallic
- White Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
- Safari Uni – Final Edition Only
- Stonewashed Blue Metallic – Final Edition Only
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2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition: The Bug Finally Gets Squashed
A new variant joins the Beetle’s lineup for 2019 as Volkswagen winds down production of its most iconic model.
Year, Make, Model: 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition
Topline: Volkswagen has announced that it will end production of the iconic Beetle in 2019, and will send off its first and most famous car with a special model variant called the Beetle Final Edition.
What's New: In addition to being the last version of the Beetle (for now), the 2019 Beetle Final Edition is a throwback to the Beetle Última Edición (last edition) from 2003, a car that marked the end of the classic Beetle's production in Mexico. Like the Última Edición, the Beetle Final Edition is available in two unique colors; Safari Uni Beige and Stonewashed Blue, both tributes to past Bug paint jobs. For the non-nostalgic, the car also comes in Platinum Grey, Pure White, and Deep Black Pearl.
Última Edición-inspired features include chrome exterior accents and unique wheel styles. Other odd touches include a "Beetle" badge where the usual "Turbo" badge should be on the rear, as well as three-color ambient lighting, and a classic "kaeferfach" (beetle bin) dual glove box if you option your Final Edition in Safari Uni Beige.
The Beetle Final Edition comes in two trim levels, the SE and SEL. The SE models receive cloth and leatherette seats, 17-inch wheels, Blind Spot Monitor Rear Traffic Alert, and a Composition Media infotainment system with Bluetooth, Voice Control, and VW Car-Net smartphone integration. The SEL models add Bi-Xenon headlights and LED tail lights, diamond-stitched leather seats, 18-inch wheels, Park Distance Control, and a Discover Media system with navigation and Fender premium audio.
The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition SE coupe will start at $23,045 while the SE convertible begins at $27,295. The SEL coupe and convertible will retail for $25,995 and $29,995 respectively.
Quotable: “The loss of the Beetle after three generations, over nearly seven decades, will evoke a host of emotions from the Beetle’s many devoted fans,” said Hinrich J. Woebcken, president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. “As we move to being a full-line, family-focused automaker in the U.S. and ramp up our electrification strategy with the MEB platform, there are no immediate plans to replace it. But as we have seen with the I.D. BUZZ—which is the modern and practical interpretation of the legendary Bus—I would also say, ‘Never say never.’ We’re excited to kick off a year of celebrating one of the true icons of the automotive world, with a series of events that will culminate in the end of production in Puebla in July 2019.”
What You Need to Know: Performance across the Beetle model range remains constant, so the Final Edition will still be powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder TSI engine bumping out 174 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
It'd be wrong to say that the Beetle's 80-year reign is officially over, but for now the future of one of the most recognizable cars on the planet is uncertain. An electric, rear-wheel drive Bug ready to join Volkswagen's upcoming I.D. range might not be out of the question.
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2019 Volkswagen Beetle review: The last goodbye
The Volkswagen Beetle will get the axe at the end of this year, so we take the Final Edition Convertible out for one last spin.
Though this Volkswagen Beetle is called the Final Edition, it isn't the first time the model has disappeared. The original, air-cooled version stopped production in other markets in 2003, commemorated with the Última Edición. But this marks the end of the new Beetle , and if I'm honest, I'll miss it.
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The bottom line, turbocharged and topless.
You can buy the Final Edition Beetle as a coupe or convertible, powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged I4 engine, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Final Edition models get their own special colors reminiscent of hues offered on the aforementioned Última Edición, called Safari Uni and Stonewashed Blue. Other Final Edition touches include diamond-stitched leather seats, metal scuff plates, stainless-steel pedals, unique wheels and a Safari Uni-colored dash panel.
If the Final Edition isn't your jam, the Beetle is still offered in S and SE guises for 2019, again powered by the 2.0T/6-speed auto combo.
The Final Edition can be had with some pretty sweet 18-inch wheels.
Behind the wheel, the Beetle is enjoyable to drive. The turbo engine pushes out 174 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, which aren't whack-a-doo numbers, but provide adequate motivation for zipping through traffic. The suspension is too softly sprung to make the Beetle an engaging canyon-carver, and the transmission is tuned for efficiency first and sportiness second. But when I drop the top and put my foot down, the Beetle rewards with an easygoing, pleasant driving experience.
Blind-spot monitoring is standard, and is helpful when the canvas top is up, closing off a good chunk of your rear-side view. If you're looking for other driving aids, however, you're out of luck. Given the car's age, it doesn't get any modern tech like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist or anything else.
So-so tech and comfort
Cabin tech is surprisingly robust, with my Final Edition SEL model packing a 6.3-inch infotainment screen with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . (The base Beetle, meanwhile, has a 5-inch screen that lacks these amenities.) VW's Discover Media interface is uncomplicated, with large tiles on the display and plenty of redundant buttons around the outside of the screen. Only one USB port is available, however, so passengers will have to keep their smartphones charged via the 12-volt outlets available up front and in back.
With the top up, the Beetle's cabin is pretty quiet -- better than what I originally expected. The top folds back in less than 10 seconds, and can be operated at speeds up to 31 miles per hour. Even with the top back, wind buffeting is kept to a minimum, and I'm able to easily have a phone conversation over Bluetooth with the top down.
The last hurrah of the Volkswagen Beetle
I like the comfy, leather seats, and generally find the Beetle's interior a nice place to spend time. There's a lot of hard plastic throughout, but the main touch points feel perfectly fine. The Safari Uni-colored dash panel harkens back to the metal dash of the old VW Bug, complete with the secondary "käeferfach" glovebox.
Where the Beetle Convertible suffers is in cargo room. The Beetle Coupe offers 15.4 cubic feet of space in its trunk, which drops to a measly 7.1 in the Convertible. But hey, at least the back seats fold flat so you can get a little more utility for longer items.
Time to say goodbye
While 2019 VW Beetle pricing starts at $20,895 for the coupe, the Final Edition is a bit more expensive. The Final Edition SE Coupe starts at $23,045, and stepping up to the SEL Coupe will set you back $25,995. If it's top-down time you're after, the Final Edition SE Convertible comes in at $27,295, while the SEL you see here starts at $29,995, not including $895 for destination. At least the SEL gets you things like LED lighting and an upgraded Fender audio system.
The Beetle's dash is reminiscent of the metal dashboard of the old air-cooled bugs.
The trouble with the Beetle is that there are plenty of other small runabouts that offer a better driving experience. It's hard to argue against the greatness of the Mazda MX-5 Miata or its Fiat 124 Spider counterpart. On the hardtop front, there's always the Fiat 500 Abarth , or the Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 twins. In all of these cases, I can't really imagine picking the Beetle.
Still, there's something about the Beetle that tugs at my heartstrings. This little guy has been a near constant throughout my life -- I even raced the Baja 1000 in a stock 1969 Beetle. It's been rumored the Beetle could return again someday, possibly with electric power . Consider my fingers crossed.
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VW celebrates the end of the Beetle with Final Edition
VW fans that like the iconic Beetle may not know that the car has been discontinued. Production for the car will end in 2019 and ahead of the last Beetle rolling off the assembly line VW has a special edition that is called the Final Edition. Final Edition cars will come in SE or SEL trims.
Both the Final Edition SE and SEL will be offered in coupe and convertible bodies and will have exclusive equipment and interior bits. VW says that the cars are also inspired by the first-gen Beetle's final run in Mexico in 2003. In that year the first-gen Beetles were offered in beige and light blue.
VW is mirroring those colors with Final Editions in Safari Uni, a reinvention of the Harvest Moon Beige color and Stonewashed Blue. There are other colors available including Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, and Platinum Gray. Convertible SEL versions will have an available brown top in every color except Safari Uni.
All final Editions get standard chrome elements, body-color side mirrors, heated washer nozzles, and a sunroof for the coupe version. SEL versions get Bi-Xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and fog lights. The Turbo badge is replaced with a Beetle badge on all Final Edition models. All versions use a 2.0L turbo engine making 174hp and 184 lb-ft of torque and 6-speed automatic transmission.
Special wheels exclusive to these models will be 17-inch on SE and 18-inch on SEL with the SEL getting white wheels. Keyless access is standard for all along with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, stainless pedal covers, automatic climate control, gloss black center console, and a Safari Uni color dash pad. The cars also get three color ambient lighting; SE versions get cloth and leatherette rhombus-pattern seats with SEL offering standard diamond-stitched leather. Final Edition coupe starts at $23,045 for SE and $25,995 for SEL. Convertible versions are $27,295 for SE and $29,995 for SEL. All models have an additional $895 destination charge.
Last Call: 2019 Volkswagen Beetle
The iconic bug bids us farewell with a pair of final edition models.
The Volkswagen Beetle is on its final journey, ending an incredible run that began eight decades earlier. The Beetle is one of the best-known vehicles in the world, an enduring nameplate whose time has finally run out. Again.
The current model is nothing like the original with its rear engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, and body-on-frame construction. That model was produced until 2003 (1949 to 1980 for the U.S. market), earning well-deserved accolades as production at a Mexican factory came to an end.
Overlapping the original model was the VW New Beetle, which was introduced in 1997 and shared the silhouette and some of the interior design drama of the original (a flower holder, for example).
But it was based on a slightly larger version of the Golf platform, VW’s subcompact car. Production of the Volkswagen New Beetle ran from 1997 (1998 model year) to 2011, with a Final Edition model marking its end.
Lo and behold, Volkswagen introduced an all-new Beetle in 2012, a model that dropped the “New” nomenclature altogether. Known internally as the A5, the latest “bug” is once again based on the VW Golf’s front-engine and front-wheel-drive platform.
Like the New Beetle and many earlier models, this one features a two-door coupe (hatchback) and convertible body styles.
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2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition Review
You can still buy a new Beetle hatchback or convertible, but not for long. Last September, Volkswagen of America announced the end of the road for the Beetle. It is marking the occasion with a pair of final edition trims.
The hard-top comes in S ($20,895), followed by the SE ($24,395), Final Edition SE ($23,045), and Final Edition SEL ($25,995) trims. The convertible matches the hatchback in trims and is priced as follows: S ($25,995), SE ($28,395), Final Edition SE ($27,295), and Final Edition SEL ($29,995). Add $895 for the destination charge.
Volkswagen supplied me with a hard-top Final Edition SE model for my review. As with previous final edition models, this one is available in two color choices — Safari Uni (beige) and Stonewashed Blue, the latter a tribute to a 1970s design.
Other Final Edition upgrades include chrome treatments, body-color side mirrors, heated washer nozzles, and a sunroof. Choose the Final Edition SEL model and you’ll find Bi-Xenon headlights along with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and fog lights.
Unique wheel choices, keyless entry with push-button start, steel pedal caps, unique cloth and imitation leather or real leather seats, and an infotainment system upgrade are among the many other features of these curtain closing models.
A Matter of Style
The similarities between the original and current Beetle are obvious, at least with the rounded silhouette. Both the front and rear fascias offer a modern take on the iconic design, with the lighting elements “betraying” that look.
Not only is the current model longer and heavier than the original, but it is almost a foot wider.
Inside, the cabin has an in-dash Beetle box as well as a traditional glove box. A painted dashboard is another tribute to earlier models. But there are many modern touches present, including switches and knobs.
A 6.3-inch screen dominates the center stack, which supplies all the modern touches you’d expect, including a place to connect and rest your cell phone.
Safety & Technology
It is a good thing Volkswagen firmly placed twenty-first-century technology in the Beetle. Iconic model aside, there is something today’s drivers won’t accept: a lack of USB ports and connectivity.
Happily, the VW Beetle complies, by fitting this model with everything we expect in a modern car. For instance, while the base models come with a 5.0-inch touchscreen display, both Final Edition models have the 6.3-inch screen and include a CD player and an SD memory card receiver.
But Volkswagen doesn’t stop there. You’ll also find the automaker’s “Car-Net” suite of app, information, and security services, along with Bluetooth. Available navigation and a Fender audio system complete the tech offerings.
On the safety front, the new Beetle doesn’t have the buoyancy capabilities of the old Beetle, but at least its safety features may keep you out of the dunk in the first place. A blind spot monitor and rear traffic alert are both standard.
Adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking are not, features that’ll roll out everywhere on new vehicles in the coming years.
On the Road
The original Beetle was a true point-to-point model with negligible power and absolute buoyancy when ditched in water. Its weak four-cylinder engine produced about 53 horsepower, which seems difficult to comprehend in this day of 150+ horsepower produced by four-bangers. Then again, the Beetle weighed under a ton, so it had less mass to move.
For its final year, the VW Beetle comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 174 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Volkswagen pairs this engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. Sorry, no manual transmission is available. Not even an autostick.
Model to model, the latest Beetle’s performance is noticeably better than the original. It won’t wow you, but you’ll have full confidence that it delivers a solid kick to shift lanes and for passing a semi without worrying if oncoming traffic might do you in. That’s not something you would have attempted in the original.
On the twisty roads, the Golf and Jetta perform better. I’m not certain how much the Beetle’s bubble shape plays in, but it seems less confident on the curves than its siblings. Then again, you’ll do things with this Beetle that you wouldn’t have considered with the original.
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If you’re considering a 2019 Beetle, you’re opting for a piece of automotive history. Yes, it is a modern take on a classic, so you’re purchasing a vehicle with the look of the original, but the modern amenities of other Volkswagen models.
The standard S and SE trims give buyers more color options, but the special design touches of the Final Edition models are not included. The F.E. models are statement makers too — telling the world that you have the very last of a model name we’re not likely to see again.
Perhaps most intriguing is the convertible as there are only a few small drop-top models left that are affordable. Most definitely, the Mazda MX-5 Miata and similar Fiat 124 Spider are two of the most noteworthy ones. The Mini Cooper Convertible is another. All three are likely to soldier on for many years.
All in all, the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle drops the curtain on an iconic name and does so with the expected special Final Edition models. In some ways we’re sad to see it go, but in doing so it allows Volkswagen to concentrate on its core Golf and Jetta models, while making an expected pivot to electrification and autonomous vehicles.
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2019 VW Beetle Final Edition Marks the End of an Icon..For Now
The Beetle Final Edition will be available in SE or SEL trim levels and as a coupe or convertible. It will draw inspiration from the first-generation Beetle’s final production run for Mexico, which saw a handful of 2003 ‘Última Edición’ Beetles painted in beige and light blue. As such, the 2019 Beetle Final Edition will be available in exclusive new Safari Uni Beige or Stonewashed Blue body colors, in addition to Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, and Platinum Grey. Convertible versions of the Final Edition SEL will be the only version not offered in the Safari Uni shade, but it will come with a model exclusive brown soft top.
Standard features for the 2019 Beetle Final Edition include chrome exterior trim, body-color side mirrors, a sunroof (for coupes only, obviously) and 17-inch wheels. The better equipped SEL models, meanwhile, get Bi-Xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights, LED fog lights and larger 18-inch wheels. The cabin is set apart from standard Beetles with gloss black trim, a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel and three-color ambient lighting. SEL models also get fancy-looking beige diamond stitch upholstery, satellite navigation and a Fender premium audio system.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged powerplant found in the 2018 model year Beetle remains unchanged in the 2019 Beetle Final Edition, making the same 174 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic is the only transmission option.
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Prices for the 2019 Beetle Final Edition hardtop will start at $23,940 for SE models and $26,890 for SEL models. Convertible SE models will start at $28,190, while the convertible SEL will retail for $30,890. All prices include an $895 destination charge.
You may be a bit disappointed that the arrival of this new Final Edition model has spelt the end of the beloved Beetle, but there’s still a glimmer of hope for the legendary bug-eyed hatch. In a statement, Hinrich J. Woebcken, COO of VW’s American operations, said the nameplate could one day return – even though there’s currently no plans to revive it.
“The loss of the Beetle after three generations, over nearly seven decades, will evoke a host of emotions from the Beetle’s many devoted fans,” said VW America COO Hinrich J. Woebcken. “As we move to being a full-line, family-focused automaker in the U.S. and ramp up our electrification strategy with the MEB platform, there are no immediate plans to replace it. But as we have seen with the I.D. BUZZ—which is the modern and practical interpretation of the legendary Bus—I would also say, ‘Never say never.’ We’re excited to kick off a year of celebrating one of the true icons of the automotive world, with a series of events that will culminate in the end of production in Puebla in July 2019.”
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Sam McEachern holds a diploma in journalism from St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, and has been covering the automotive industry for over 5 years. He conducts reviews and writes AutoGuide's news content. He's a die-hard motorsports fan with a passion for performance cars of all sorts.
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VW Sends Off the Beetle with Final Edition Coupes and Convertibles
The Beetle is dead! Long live the Beetle!
It comes in the form of the 2019 Beetle SE and SEL Final Editions, themselves informed by the Ultima Edición cars built for the Mexican market when the last air-cooled examples rolled off the Puebla assembly line in 2003. Like its characterful rear-engined forebears of 15 years ago, the Final Edition Beetle coupes will come in just two colors, Safari Uni and Stonewashed Blue. These hues are a nod to the beige and light-blue colors spec'd for the Ultima Edición cars, as well as callbacks to the 2016 Beetle Denim and the New Beetle 's Harvest Moon Beige. Opt for a convertible and the palette broadens to all current Beetle shades, save for Safari Uni. The cabriolets will also offer a brown softtop.
Final Edition coupes receive chrome accents, body-color side mirrors, heated washer nozzles, and a sunroof, while SELs add xenon headlights and LED DRLs, LED taillights, and fog lights. The SE cars will roll on 17-inch, 15-spoke aluminum wheels, and SELs receive 18-inch white aluminum wheels with chrome hubcaps meant to evoke the air-cooled Beetle's old steelies.
Under the hood, all Final Edition cars feature VW's turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, tuned for 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque and rated by the EPA to travel 26 miles per gallon of gasoline in the city, 33 on the highway, and 29 combined. A six-speed automatic is the only transmission available.
Inside, the Final Edition Beetles get special interior appointments consisting of cloth and leatherette with rhomboid seat embroidery on the SE and diamond-stitched leather on the SEL. All models get a leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless entry and pushbutton start, automatic climate control, a gloss-black center console, a Safari Uni–colored dash pad, and three-color ambient lighting. The SE gets a 6.3-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth, a USB port, SiriusXM radio, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the SEL gets a more capable infotainment system with built-in navigation.
Production of the Beetle is set to end at the Puebla factory in July 2019, bringing what some at VW feel is but a temporary end to the seminal nameplate's run. With VW focused on becoming more of a mainstream player in the U.S. market with vehicles such as the Tiguan and Atlas SUVs, there's little time for funky niche products. But according to Volkswagen Group of America President and CEO Hinrich Woebcken, "There are no immediate plans to replace [the Beetle]. But as we have seen with the I.D. BUZZ—which is the modern and practical interpretation of the legendary Bus—I would also say, 'Never say never.'" Which likely means that the next time we see a revived Beetle on our shores, it'll carry an electric powertrain.
Final Edition coupes start at $23,940 for the SE model and $26,890 for the SEL, while the SE convertible will begin at $28,190 and the SEL convertible starts at $30,890.
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Thank you everyone. I think the color is perfect (for both cars). The Red Rock edition reminded both of us of how the Red Rocks in Sedona look here in AZ. Which made choosing a name for our NB very easy. Here's a photo of the Red Rocks in Sedona.
Thank you. Will post more soon.
the more i see these Red Rock's the more i love them...nice can't wait to see more
Luv this color the more i see it the more i want a Rock Red beetle just living in Texas black int. wouldn't be good
Baby Sallie, we live in AZ and I was concerned about black and the heat. We just use the sun shade often and it seems to be fine. Yesterday we saw another Red Rock, so we aren't the only ones now in our area. We were so excited when we saw it. Like kids finding a treasure. LOL
The wheels are 17 inch alloys. They have been used in the past on the 2007 Triple White model (U.S.) and elsewhere.
Awesome colors, and my fav is... red rock!!!
We have both the Red Rock and the Salsa Red. The Red Rock kind of reminds me of a caramel apple color or copper. Both cars are GREAT!!!!
Very nice!! I really like the red rock color!
Thank you. We really like it too.
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The inside featured a Safari Uni color dashpad with heritage-inspired Käferfach glovebox or "Beetle bin", a gloss-black center console, and a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with unique "Beetle" clip. Outside, stainless-steel pedal caps and a tailgate "Beetle" badge completed the look. , 1 of 6 , 2 of 6 , 3 of 6 , 4 of 6 , 5 of 6
When it was time for the New Beetle to make its exit, in 2010, Volkswagen rolled out a Final Edition with special color schemes—Aquarius Blue with a black roof panel for the coupe, Aquarius...
Regardless of exterior color or trim level, all 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition models get a unique Safari Uni color dash pad as well as the "Beetle bin" adding a little extra storage to the cabin with this secondary glovebox.
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Like the Última Edición, the Beetle Final Edition is available in two unique colors; Safari Uni Beige and Stonewashed Blue, both tributes to past Bug paint jobs.
A few years after introducing the New Beetle in 1998, production of the last of the air-cooled Bugs was marked by an "Última Edición" Beetle in Mexico. Then in 2009, Volkswagen revealed the 2010 ...
Today's Final Edition models will feature two unique colors: Safari Uni—a reinvention of Harvest Moon Beige, a color from the New Beetle—and Stonewashed Blue, a nod to the 1970 Jeans Bug and most recently seen on the 2016 Beetle Denim. Final Edition models are also available in Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, and Platinum Grey.
The Safari Uni-colored dash panel harkens back to the metal dash of the old VW Bug, complete with the secondary "käeferfach" glovebox. Where the Beetle Convertible suffers is in cargo room.
VW is mirroring those colors with Final Editions in Safari Uni, a reinvention of the Harvest Moon Beige color and Stonewashed Blue. There are other colors available including Pure White, Deep ...
The Volkswagen Beetle is on its final journey, ending an incredible run that began eight decades earlier. The Beetle is one of the best-known vehicles in the world, an enduring nameplate whose time has finally run out. ... As with previous final edition models, this one is available in two color choices — Safari Uni (beige) and Stonewashed ...
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition: Review. It seems as if the Volkswagen Beetle has been around forever — likely because it has been one of the longest running nameplates in automotive history. We say "has been" because the last of the third-generation Beetle rolled off the assembly line in early July, ending more than 60 years of ...
Overview Select configuration: 2.0T Final Edition SEL Automatic $25,995 Starting Price (MSRP) Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Body Type...
New for 2019 The 2019 Beetle Convertible is offered with an automatic transmission with Tiptronic® in four trims—S, SE, Final Edition SE, and Final Edition SEL. All Beetle Convertible models for the 2019 model year come equipped with standard Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Traffic Alert.
The 2019 VW Beetle Final ... the 2019 Beetle Final Edition will be available in exclusive new Safari Uni Beige or Stonewashed Blue body colors, in addition to Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, and ...
All models get a leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless entry and pushbutton start, automatic climate control, a gloss-black center console, a Safari Uni-colored dash pad, and three-color ...
Safari Uni - a stylish twist on beige Stonewashed Blue Metallic - a retro and sleek look Your color choices may vary by year and trim, but a pink Volkswagen Beetle or a red Volkswagen Beetle can also be a custom job.
Among these, Safari Uni and Stonewashed Blue Metallic are exclusive colors, only available on the Beetle Final Edition. The availability of the other exterior Volkswagen Beetle colors might vary from trim to trim, so be sure to contact Lindsay Volkswagen of Dulles if you have questions.
New for 2019 The 2019 Beetle is offered with a standard automatic transmission with Tiptronic® in four trims—S, SE, Final Edition SE, and Final Edition SEL. All Beetle models for the 2019 model year come equipped with standard Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Traffic Alert.
The 2019 VW Beetle Final Edition special colors are Stonewashed Blue and Safari Uni. It's the end of an era — again. The latest Final Edition of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle will have special ...
The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle has a kaleidoscope of available color options to tailor to yourself. Schedule a test drive in the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle at Puente Hill Volkswagen After taking a look at all the color options, come test drive the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle today. We want to make sure you like every aspect of the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle. If ...
The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle lineup is powered by one engine: a 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder rated at 174 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission for easy-going performance on LaGrange roads. One of the strengths of the VW Beetle has always been its fuel economy — and the final model reflects that.
#1 · Nov 2, 2010 Picked up Sedona on Monday ... absolutely LOVE the color. The window sheet of details says "Dare to be Happy - Red Rock N' Roll" We are now a 2 bug family ... Sedona (Red Rock) and Bailey (Salsa Red) Here's some photos: 3 Beetle Bailey (Salsa Red) Photos Sedona (Red Rock Beetle) Photos Like Sort by Oldest first mybugrocks