It’s the end of the road once more for the iconic
Volkswagen Beetle, after the Wolfsburg-based automaker made the call to cease
production of the model at the end of the year. While the world continues to
speculate on the possible successors, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has
decided to celebrate the occasion by introducing the Collector’s Edition
Beetle.
Priced at RM 164,390, the collectible model is
available in four colours, namely Blue Silk, Pure White, Hanabero Orange, and
Tornado Red. Just 75 units of the cute car will be made, and all owners of the
Bug will receive an official Collector’s Edition certificate of ownership. Included
in the price is the customary five-years unlimited mileage warranty, five-years
roadside assistance, and three-years free maintenance.
Each car comes with
accessories worth up to RM 12,000, of which includes a rear spoiler, decorative
films, chrome exhaust tips, aluminium sports pedals, scuff plates, Volkswagen
window tint, as well as an emblem marking its production run. If that doesn’t
do it for you, just remember that this will be the last special edition model
to be launched in Malaysia.
Of course, there are no mechanical changes done to
the Collector’s Edition Beetle, so the ubiquitous 1.2 litre TSI petrol engine
continues propulsion duties here. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes
103 hp at 5,000 rpm and 175 Nm of torque at 1,550 rpm – drive is sent to the
front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch (dry clutch) transmission.
The launch of the Collector’s Edition Beetle is part
of VPCM’s “Bye Bye Beetle” campaign, which culminates with The Iconic Gathering
happening in Putrajaya on July 13, 2019. The company aims to break the current
Malaysian record of the largest Beetle gathered at one location. So for those
who own a Beetle of any generation, feel free to join in the fun.
