Volkswagen Beetle Dune Concept Poised for Production
Volkswagen has unveiled its Beetle Dune concept ahead of its official debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.
Potentially previewing a production variant, the Beetle Dune concept revisits an idea that was originally presented at the 2000 Los Angeles Auto Show. That concept car, however, was “not very realistic,” according to the German automaker but the new Beetle Dune is “a lot more feasible.”
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Volkswagen raised the body of the Beetle by two inches while a pair of skis will be bolted on to the roof for the show. The goal of the Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept is to show the vehicle’s go-anywhere intentions with its raised ground clearance and all-terrain look. Based on the Beetle R-Line, the Dune concept will be powered by a 210-hp turbo engine mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Check back for more information on the Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept when it makes its official debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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