2017 Volkswagen Beetle Dune (Malaysia)
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has
launched the new Volkswagen Beetle Dune in Malaysia. Imported all the way from
Mexico, just 50 units of the ruggedised Bug have been made available in the
country, priced at RM 179,990, nett (without registration and insurance).
The Dune power comes from the 1.4 litre TSI turbo four-cylinder petrol engine from the
revised Golf; in this configuration, it produces 150 PS from 5,000 to 6,000 rpm
and 250 Nm between 1,500 and 3,500 rpm, sent to the front wheels via a
seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission.
The Dune accelerates from 0-100 km/h in
8.8 seconds, and will go all the way to a top speed of 200 km/h. Combined fuel
consumption is rated at 5.5 L/100 km, and the car also produces 127 gr carbon dioxide per kilometre.
Differentiating the Dune from the regular Beetle is
a more aggressive front bumper design, side sill finishers, a two-tone rear spoiler, LED tail lights, matte
plastic body moulding and silver door mirrors and front and rear skid plates.
Finishing off the look are 18-inch “Canyon” two-tone alloy wheels, side decals
with the Dune script as well as a 10 mm higher ride height.
Inside, there’s Dune badging on the steering wheel,
along with yellow stitching on the steering wheel, gearlever gaiter and
handbrake lever. Our cars will come with “Vienna” leather upholstery, plus
xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, Climatronic dual-zone
automatic climate control, a multifunction steering wheel and a Composition
Media infotainment system with a 6.5-inch touchscreen.
