2016 Beetle Dune To Be Released Next Year

Dec 1, 2015

Volkswagen fans who were also fans of off-roading back in the 60’s were sure to have loved the Baja Bug. This fantastic little car was the ultimate combination of both passions as it was a Beetle that had been modified for off-roading adventures. One such modification included off-road tires that elevated the vehicle’s body further off the ground in order to allow for the types of dirty, dusty, and rocky terrain that you will find when you travel off the beaten path.

Recently, the brand decided to offer fans a fun throwback to the days of this model with the release of the 2016 Beetle Dune. This fun new model has has been given a new body design that is 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inched higher. Additionally, it has been equipped with a 1.8-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine paired to a six-speed automatic transmission and features such as black wheel arch extensions, a rear diffuser, metallic golden paint scheme, a large rear spoiler 18” “Canyon” aluminum alloy wheels, and a new fascia.

The 2016 Beetle Dune will be made available sometime next year, but don’t expect to be taking it on any major off-roading adventures as the rugged design of this model was designed for look only.

Jaynes, Nick. “VW’s New Beetle Dune Is a Modern ‘Baja Bug’ for Your Daily Commute.” Mashable. N.p., 17 Nov. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2F2015%2F11%2F17%2F2016-volkswagen-beetle-dune%2F%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Ddaily%26utm_source%3Dnewsletter%26utm_cid%3Dmash-prod-email-topstories%26utm_emailalert%3Ddaily%23gl.5EK05mkqL>.