2013 Volkswagen Beetle

The internationally beloved Beetle momentum continues into the 2013 model year with the launch of the frugal TDI Clean Diesel model.

The 2013 Beetle offers three engines and transmissions: the 2.5-liter, 170-horsepower, five-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic; the 2.0-liter, TDI 200-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder diesel; and the 2.0-liter, TSI 140-hp with 236 lb.-ft. of torque, turbocharged four-cylinder engine with the acclaimed DSG six-speed dual-clutch automatic or a six-speed manual.

The designers wanted to develop the latest Beetle around the profile of the earliest cars. It's a car that respects the past but looks toward the future. Placing the original Beetle and the latest car next to one another, it's clear that the lines of the rear sections are nearly identical, but the overall look is bolder and more dynamic.

Three round gauges are arranged in front of the driver (tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge), providing all key information at a glance. A multifunction display is integrated in the speedometer, which is housed in the central position in the binnacle. The steering wheel is specially designed with optional painted accents in the spokes depending on the equipment line.

For 2013, the Beetle Fender Edition makes its debut in the U.S. market. A marriage of icons from the worlds of music and the automobile, the Beetle Fender Edition stands out with unique interior and exterior styling.

Its distinctively painted dashboard features the quintessential sunburst color of Fender guitars, and the vehicle's interior is accented with color-contrasting seams that complement the dash's colors. Outside, all Beetle Fender Edition vehicles are painted in Deep Black Metallic.