Volkswagen
Beetle Convertible Denim
Volkswagen trotted out
its Beetle Denim concept at the 2015 New York Auto Show, VW hadn’t wholly
resurrected the dippier “Jeans” trim from the 1970s. Wolfsburg, undoubtedly in
a somber mood these days, ignored our suggestion. On the upside, those of you
who worship at the altar of Saint Jordache will soon be able to get your automotive
fix at your local Volkswagen store. Yes, the Beetle Denim convertible is going
into production.
Positioned as “a value
model in the Convertible lineup,” the Denim features VW’s corporate 1.8-liter
turbo four-cylinder feeding 170 horsepower through a six-speed automatic to
17-inch Heritage wheels. If you were hoping for an R-Line For All Mankind,
you’ll have to build it yourself, which would require way more disassembly and
reassembly than we’d care to think about. The production run of 2000 will be evenly
split between the Stonewashed Blue shown on the concept and Pure White. Both
versions get a denim-look dark-blue top.
Inside, the Denim gets
Levi’s-esque red tabs on the seat pockets, light-blue cloth seats with white
piping, and dark-blue leatherette accents. VW’s new MIB II infotainment system
runs on a 5.0-inch resistive touch screen and features an SD slot, USB
interface, aux-in, iPhone/iPad compatibility, a reverse camera, and Bluetooth.
