Twelve years ago, VW brought out the ‘New Beetle’, which was more of a design/styling exercise, and really had no common DNA with the original ‘old’ Beetle. However, the public liked its retro looks and over one million have been produced, adding to the over 21 million units of the ‘old’ Beetle.
Sales have started to drop, so VW has produced what they have called the New Beetle Mk 2, which is touted by VW as being a much more masculine car. If they can sell that concept to the general public, then they should double the salaries of the ad-men. It looks so much like the last version it is difficult to spot them apart.
A male Beetle?
The testosterone is supposed to come from the larger tail lights and bi-xenon lights at the front. I am sure you are as underwhelmed as I am. Or perhaps we are all turning into lady-boys.
So if you can keep your excitement in your underpants, the New Beetle Mk 2 will be available late 2012 and prices will start at something below two million baht.
