Few car brands laugh as much in a specific style as Volkswagen with their iconic Beetle. Last year we brought the Beetle Classic, retrospective, which will continue in 2016, while this year’s diversity includes the Dune Hatchback Beetle capable of running smoothly and this Beetle Denim Convertible.
I doubt that anyone in Wolfsburg will accept the Levi’s editions of the Chevy Chevette and the AMC Gremlin remotely for a long time (except yours), but like all Beetle models, the Denim is encouraged through the past, in particular the strangely yellow ‘Jeans Bug’ of the 70s (Europe only). The Beetle Classic I just commented took my memory to new depths, affectionately reminding me of Dad’s Beetle 66, my brother’s Beetle 69 and a Super Beetle 72 that left me at my own pace for a delicious summer through a pretty young woman who went on vacation.
The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Denim Convertible has two tires stuck in the afterlife and the other is rolling in the air thanks to the Britannia, Howick and Jordache rockets of the 1950s (no rainbow colored pocket details), as well as one of the 21 men with the direct legs. American Eagle, Buffalo, Edwin, Guess, Jack-Jones, Hugo Boss, Mexx, ShineArray UJ, etc., which I photograph almost every morning, not to mention my favorite non-public Hammerhead of Filipino origin and Penshoppe Brands. Most of us live in denim, so we could also drive Denim. That’s what VW thinks, and I need it.
The Beetle Denim can only be in one direction, such as a premium Beetle Cabriolet. You pass directly through the fundamental Trendline edge and the leather-padded Comfortline before deviating through the Classic White and Classic Black editions to locate you in this Denim, a $29350 style that comes in the Classic White shade that we just hijacked or tested the Stonewashed Metallic Blue Paint Arranged with dark blue denim-style fabric covers , not to mention the same 17″ Retro Heritage alloys with chromium makings as the aforementioned Classic editions.
My tester, however, sported 17-inch Turbine-style protective outer covers, a surprising look that combines the new with the old, can’t be discovered through the brand’s online configurator, brochure or even VW Canada’s published press apparatus included, a quick glance at the screens of the U.S. retail site that come into inventory with S-based style and S-based S-style and S-based S-style more athletes out there.
If I wasn’t transparent before, there are no features you can have with the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Denim Cabriolet. Other popular features include a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic manual mode, steel threshold plates on the doors, ambient lighting, a leather-lined multifunction guide wheel with contrasting seams, a shift lever and a handbrake lever, a monochrome PC on board placed on the number one indicators, VW’s 6.33-inch high-resolution color touch screen with rearview camera, App-Connect smartphone integration for Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink, Bluetooth with audio transmission, 8-speaker AM/FM/CD audio with satellite radio, SD card slot, USB and auxiliary plugs, sport seats with front heating, alarm system, etc.
Whatever the external color, the denim’s portable interior is described through the company as the addition of a “Brushed Blue” board surface, which has a fairly metallic look, a “two-tone denim” trend that incorporates dark blue denim door inserts, dark blue leather armrests and other “dark blue” painted moldings. You’ll also find seat padding with soft blue denim-style fabric panels, white trims, dark blue leather covers and surroundings, backrests and sides of dark blue fabric, not to mention cream-colored seams on the seats and sewn throughout. The rest of the cockpit.
Although this first turns out to be a decent description, it lacks the many sunshades that make the Volkswagen Beetle Denim special, such as the denim-style replacement wallet sewn into the unpleasant look of each front bucket, as well as the huge “jean” wallet on the seat back with red stitched details.
Laughing so much with a car can make a user worry that there’s nothing serious about it, however, the Beetle Denim Cabriolet is too smart for such a feeling. Although I can communicate about the quality of the interior adjustment or immerse myself in the infotainment formula mentioned above which is one of the highest productive in the industry, not to mention the elegant maximum sensitive that goes down or rises temporarily with the touch of a yetton, which I like that the most productive of this recent maximum Beetle is the drive.
It is based on the Golf of the past generation (Mk6), across the way, which for those who are conscious without delay give it credibility on the street. As with all VTs, the suspension is absolutely independent, providing excellent handling, a little more comfort-oriented than sportsmanship. The 4-cylinder turbocharged 1.8-liter, 170-horsepower is powerful, aided by a 6-speed manual transmission that takes full advantage of the engine’s abundant 184 lb-ft of torque.
The Beetle Denim is, in fact, a fun car in corners, as it navigates the road at speeds much higher than published speeds, if you dare, while combining comfortable driving with infallible stability. The front hubs offer impressive support, and even the smallest adults relegated to the rear will enjoy smart enough comfort. Fuel economy is estimated at 9.6 l / 100 km in the city and 7.0 l / 100 km on the highway, which is smart enough for a well-equipped and sporty folding roof.
As much as I like these blue Volkswagen Beetle jeans, some of their features were a little faded. First of all, the audio formula is quite smart with the ceiling raised, but it doesn’t have enough power when looking to enjoy rock and dance tracks with the ceiling down at the speed of the road. I guess the popular wind deflector would possibly have reduced wind noise to the point where the stereo hasn’t deformed, but it’s a pain to install and takes up the entire back seat area, so I left it in the trunk. The same goes for the clumsy barrel that requires more delicacy and/or strength than the upper component of my frame willing to exercise to prepare.
That’s a lot of area in the trunk stolen through unused accessories, especially visual with a shipping compartment that is already small, unless compared to other compact rags. I deserve to mention that you can register the backrests of the rear seats divided 50/50 forward for longer parts such as skis if you need to take this convertible for all resorts to the slopes.
Sure, but not as reliable With all the popular active protection features, such as 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, traction control and stability, and the list goes on, there are few things the 2016 Beetle can’t handle. Volkswagen earned a 5-star protection rating from NHTSA for the rigid roof version; The flexible hood style has not yet been tested, but the popular retractable curler arches are included, allowing you to triumph over the rolls and face the same point of front and/or side effects as your brother hatchback.
In terms of reliability, JD Power gave Volkswagen below-average ratings in its 2016 Vehicle Reliability Study, which evaluates cars after 3 years of ownership, however, the logo performed well in Consumer Reports’ 2016 Reliability Report, in eighth place among 17 customer volumes. Brands.
Something tells me that the buyers of Volkswagen Beetle Denim 2016 would probably not be too worried about such mundane problems, because the car develops more emotional attachment than anything cerebral. I enjoyed every minute, so maybe I’ve been too worried to give an impartial opinion, who knows? If so, this error values the entire investment of less than $30,000 and more.