The Volkswagen Beetle won’t be around for much
longer and the German manufacturer has decided to celebrate the iconic car with
the release of the Final Edition at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2018. The Beetle Final Edition,
available in hardtop and Cabriolet guises, will be sold exclusively in the
United States and feature a number of styling tweaks to distinguish them from
less models. Inspiration for the Final Edition has been taken from the 2003
Beetle Última Edición (Last Edition) which was introduced as a send-off the
Beetle of the time.
Customers of the 2019 Beetle Final Edition will be
able to opt between two unique colors of Safari Uni and Stonewashed Blue for
the exterior paint, both of which pay tribute to the Beetle Última Edición. For
those that don’t want to make such a statement, the car is also available in
Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, and Platinum Grey. Exterior modifications are
rounded off with body-color mirrors, 17-inch wheels, and a sunroof for the
coupe.
Swing open one of the two doors and you’ll find
cloth and leatherette seats as well as a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Volkswagen has also fitted stainless steel pedals, ambient lighting, and an
automatic climate control system. There’s also a 6.3-inch Composition Media
infotainment system, gloss black trim, and keyless entry to enjoy.
Those wanting a little more can step up into the
Beetle Final Edition SEL. This trim level adds Bi-Xenon headlights, LED daytime
running lights, and LED taillights. It also has 18-inch wheels,
diamond-stitched leather seats, and a Discover Media infotainment system with
GPS.
All Final Edition models utilize a 2.0-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder with 174 hp and 249 Nm of torque mated to a six-speed
automatic transmission.Prices for the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition
SE coupe start at US$ 23,045 while the Cabriolet starts from US$ 27,295. Base prices
increase to US$ 25,995 and US$ 29,995 respectively for the Final Edition SEL coupe
and Cabriolet.
