New Beetle Dune premiers at Los Angeles Auto Show

Volkswagen is presenting the new Beetle Dune at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The crossover model, which is reminiscent of the legendary Baja California dune buggies, is characterised by an eye-catching design with numerous off-road accents, large 18-inch wheels and a higher ride height. The Beetle Dune is making its debut as both a coupe and convertible, and it can be ordered from German Volkswagen partners. The car is prices at €23,625 (Rs 18.5 lakh) for the Coupe and €27,800 (Rs 21.25 lakh) for the Cabriolet.

The new Beetle Dune is a completely redesigned model with a large central air inlet – with a silver frame – and a black honeycomb screen. In side profile, the black wheel and body add-on extensions are in conjunction with the lighter body colours. Further, its ground clearance was increased 10 millimetres to accentuate its all-terrain properties.

The rear body of the car features three new elements: along with a large rear spoiler (top in glossy black, surfaces beneath in body colour) and newly designed bumper (with diffuser in "Reflex Silver"), the new LED rear lights create a futuristic night design. A total of nine different body colours are available for the Beetle Dune. New to the colour range are "Sandstorm Yellow Metallic" and "Dark Bronze Metallic." In addition, the Coupe may be ordered with the roof painted black. All of the Beetle Dune Cabriolet versions come with a black soft top. The trendy overall impression continues into the interior. Other prominent elements include the Dash Pad painted in body colour and the extensive contrasting stitching on the sport seats, leather-trimmed steering wheel, parking brake grip, etc. In contrast, areas of the seat system, door trim panels, roof pillars and headlining are finished in black.  

The Beetle Dune also features the latest Volkswagen infotainment systems, which – depending on the model – might be extended by adding a DAB+ digital radio receiver or a second Bluetooth phone interface. Voice control can be used to operate the radio, phone and access to connected media and – in the "Discover Media" system – the navigation functionality as well.

In Europe, the new Beetle Dune is available with three turbocharged petrol engines and two turbodiesels.