Volkswagen Beetles belong to the hippie types who love to dress in flared yellow/beige trousers, floral shirts and fip-flops. Right? Well, not entirely. The Volkswagen, New Beetle TDi was such a great car in the seventies and eighties, and the fact that the car was still around years after rolling off the show room floor is a testimony of just how well Volkswagen could build cars. They still just seem to keep on going! Today, I’m sure that there is the odd hippie still driving the latest New Beetle TDi. And good on them, because the new Volkswagen Beetle is a superb choice for any person looking for a car with oodles of driving appeal and style.

Australia has welcomed the all Volkswagen New Beetle TDi very warmly indeed. And one of the real picks in the New Beetle line-up is the excellent and very safe New Beetle TDi. Offering the latest technology in its underpinnings and safety, the Volkswagen Beetle TDi is a great choice that will be enjoyed by many a happy owner for years to come.

The New Beetle TDi starts off ticking the right boxes with a design that is bold, beautiful and practical. The cute lights at the front, the tidy tail-end at the rear, and wheel arches that create sporty overtones to the car’s overall racy appearance blend together to generate a design package that captures both the onlooker’s eye and heart. This is a design package that has all the hallmarks of becoming a legendary blueprint.

The sporty overtones spill over into the Beetle’s gorgeous interior. Make your mark with this one. The Volkswagen, New Beetle TDi has a warm, welcoming cabin that has pleasant shapes and gorgeous materials and trimming. Round dials for the air vents grace the New Beetle TDi dash. Larger-than-life switchgear and levers make for a fun and fresh experience. The Beetle’s interior will have you enjoying each and every drive that you formulate in the car. Whether it be a run to the shops, a drive in the country or a trip with friends to the best sight seeing jaunts in your local area this is a car that you enjoy being in. If you want to make sure that the first drive in your next new car is as good as the fiftieth, then by yourself a New Beetle TDi. You’ll be in for a treat.

There is a lot on offer in the Volkswagen New Beetle TDi. A clear speedometer, easy-to-read instruments that feature adjustable blue illumination, an MP3 compatible sound system, a powerful air-conditioning unit with logical functions, clear controls and switchgear, comfort, chrome air vent surrounds, an instrument binnacle with chrome surrounds and smart body hugging seats. It is easy to get comfortable in the New Beetle TDi, as the seats not only support your body but also offer soft, touchable fabric. Leather seats are available as an option.

The entertaining Volkswagen Beetle TDi is fun to drive. Great road holding and direct steering give the driver plenty of confidence for driving at high speeds, and the ride is a top blend of sporty tautness and compliable comfort.

The New Beetle TDi body has a front and rear crumple zone that absorbs the energy of an impact. A driver and passenger front and front side/head airbags are standard safety features, and every occupant is protected by a three-point seatbelt and head restraint. An Anti-lock Braking System, EBD and ESP are standard active safety features too.

With plenty of get-up-and-go, the Volkswagen Beetle TDi promises athletic engine response while returning magnificent fuel economy. The smooth and quiet 1.9 TDI offers low fuel consumption of just 5.5L/100km, making it possible to drive up to 1000 kilometers on a single tank of fuel. Producing 77 kW of power at 4000 rpm and an impressive 250 Nm of torque at just 1900 rpm, the 1.9 TDI feels plenty quick enough through the slick five-speed gearbox. A top speed of 180 km/h can be reached on the right piece of road, while strong acceleration can whisk you from a standstill to 100 km/h in a little over ten seconds.

The current model series includes the:

• New Beetle TDi

For anymore information on the New Beetle TDi from Volkswagen, or for that matter any other new car, contact one of our friendly consultants on 1300 303 181. If you’d like some fleet discount pricing (yes even for private buyers!), we can submit vehicle quotes requests out to our national network of Volkswagen dealers and come back with pricing within 24 hours. Private Fleet – car buying made easy!

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