What Can Lafayette Expect from the VW Beetle in 2018?

Oct 23, 2017

vw beetle dune Since 1938 the Volkswagen Beetle has been an iconic automobile. From pop culture references to the German engineering that drivers have fallen in love with, the Beetle is in a class of its own. And in spite of turning 80 years in only a couple of months, this car has some new tricks up sleeve. Here are few things to look for in the updated 2018 Volkswagen Beetle.

New Engine

All trim lines of the 2018 Beetle will feature a new 2.0-liter four cylinder, turbo-charged, direct-injection TSI ® engine. This new engine will increase the Beetle’s horsepower from 170hp in the 2017 model to 174hp.

Volkswagen’s People First Warranty

This new warranty from Volkswagen will be available with the 2018 Beetle. This is a six year or 72,000 mile bumper-to-bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty. It can be transferred to subsequent owners until it expires.

New Beetle Trim Lines

Beetle Coast

This is a brand new Beetle model that is inspired by the ocean. The beachy features include a surfboard wood-look dashpad, houndstooth cloth seats, monster mats, sunroof, and scuff plates. This line also has an exclusive color option, Deep Sea Teal.

Beetle Dune

This trim line includes the addition of bi-xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED license plate lights, Fender® Premium Audio System, and as standard in all 2018 models, KESSY® keyless access with push-button start.

Beetle S

The Beetle S features the new Style & Comfort Package. The package features: a 6.3” Composition Media touchscreen with Volkswagen Car-Net® App-Connect, heated leather seats, rain sensing wipers, KESSY® keyless access with push-button start, and more.

Beetle SE

The Beetle SE will offer many standard features that were once only options. Climatronic® dual-zone automatic climate control, exterior chrome trim, panoramic sunroof, and blind spot monitoring are only a few that are now a part of the Beetle SE.

While the Beetle continues to evolve, the same sophisticated engineering and dedication to safety and performance are still at the core of what makes a Volkswagen a Volkswagen. To learn more, or to set up a test drive, visit the VW experts at Southwest Volkswagen in Lafayette.