Baton Rouge VW Beetle Dealer: What’s New for 2018?

Jan 25, 2018

Every year the calendar returns with things we’ve enjoyed from the past, just with a new twist. Whether it’s the sequel to a movie, the new season of your favorite show, or your favorite annual event; it will be familiar, yet new, and likely improved. The 2018 VW Beetle is the same way. This iconic car from Volkswagen is a favorite and never fails to reinvent and refresh itself every year. So what exactly is new for the Beetle in 2018?

New Engine

This year’s Beetle features a new 2.0 liter, four-cylinder, turbocharged, direct injection TSI® engine, providing even more horsepower, up to 174hp. Volkswagen’s automatic Tiptronic® transmission also comes standard.

Trim Line Updates

Beetle S: The VW Beetle S offers the option of the new Style and Comfort Package, which includes: 6.3” Composition Media touchscreen infotainment display, keyless access and push-button start, heated seats, and more.

Beetle SE: This year the Beetle SE has some added standard features, such as Climatronic® dual-zone automatic climate control, exterior chrome trim, panoramic sunroof, and blind spot monitoring.

Beetle Coast: This brand new model is stylistically inspired by the ocean. Based on the S, the Beetle Coast comes standard with a surfboard wood-look dash pad and has an exclusive new color option, Deep Sea Teal. The Coast also features scuff plates, blind spot monitoring, a sunroof, and Rear Traffic Alert.

Beetle Dune: The Beetle Dune is the heritage-inspired icon that has some new additions. Bi-Xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, Climatronic dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and more.

Volkswagen’s People First Warranty

This is a new six-year, or 72,000 miles, bumper-to-bumper warranty that can be transferred to subsequent owners.

So whether you’re considering a VW Beetle for the first time, or looking to upgrade to the newest model, the experts at Southpoint Volkswagen are ready to answer questions and get you on the road.

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