2012 Volkswagen Beetle Unveiled

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  The Beetle is back! In its 73-year history, the Beetle has evolved from the hippie ride of choice to a cute, chic car. Volkswagen is reinventing it again with a sleeker shape, turbo charged engine, premium audio system and a wide variety of other super cool features.
  
  The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is introduced, in New York, Monday, April 18, 2011.
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  The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is introduced, in New York, Monday, April 18, 2011.
  AP Photo/Richard Drew
  Related:
  Volkswagen, aiming to triple sales, overhauls its Beetle

  

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  Klaus Bischoff, head of design for Volkswagen Brand, introduces the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, in New York, Monday, April 18, 2011.
  AP Photo/Richard Drew
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  Volkswagen, aiming to triple sales, overhauls its Beetle

  

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  Jonathan Browning, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, introduces the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, in New York, Monday, April 18, 2011.
  AP Photo/Richard Drew
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  Volkswagen, aiming to triple sales, overhauls its Beetle

  

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  Jonathan Browning, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, introduces the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, in New York, Monday, April 18, 2011.
  AP Photo/Richard Drew
  Related:
  Volkswagen, aiming to triple sales, overhauls its Beetle

  

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  Luca de Meo, left, head of global marketing, Volkswagen Group, and Jonathan Browning, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, introduce the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, in New York, Monday, April 18, 2011.
  AP Photo/Richard Drew
  Related:
  Volkswagen, aiming to triple sales, overhauls its Beetle

  

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  Klaus Bischoff, head of design, Volkswagen Brand, introduces the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, in New York, Monday, April 18, 2011.
  AP Photo/Richard Drew
  Related:
  Volkswagen, aiming to triple sales, overhauls its Beetle

  

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  Klaus Bischoff, head of design, Volkswagen Brand, introduces the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, in New York, Monday, April 18, 2011.
  AP Photo/Richard Drew
  Related:
  Volkswagen, aiming to triple sales, overhauls its Beetle

  

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  The new model is equipped with a navigation system, a significantly larger trunk, more luxurious materials and ambient lighting.
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  Volkswagen, aiming to triple sales, overhauls its Beetle

  

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  Changes to the Beetle's overall appearance are intended to appeal to a greater clientele, especially men.
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  The new model has an edgier design with a flatter roof, a less bulbous shape, narrowed windows and a sharp crease along the side. Gone is the built-in flower vase on the dashboard.
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  The design is based on the original Beetle, which was created in Germany in the 1930s.
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