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Volkswagen is Discontinuing the Iconic Beetle After three generations spanning a total of seven decades, it’s certainly sad news to announce that the 2019 model year will be the last for the iconic Volkswagen Beetle.

Is there a new VW Bug?

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is available in two body types: coupe and convertible. Both come in four trim levels: S, Final Edition SE, SE, and Final Edition SEL. All models boast a 174-horsepower four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission.

Will the VW Beetle come back?

At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, MotorTrend asked Diess whether VW had any plans to bring the Beetle back – and Beetle fans may not like the answer. “No,” Diess told MotorTrend, confirming VW has no plans to bring the Beetle back.

Are VW Beetles still made?

Volkswagen has made three versions of the Beetle, selling more than 22.5 million of them over the years. Volkswagen’s last Beetle produced is seen during a ceremony to announce the cease of the production of the VW Beetle after 21 years in the market, at Volkswagen Plant on July 10, 2019 in Cuautlancingo, Mexico.

Is VW bringing back the Beetle?

The Beetle Isn’t Coming Back (For Now) At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, MotorTrend asked Diess whether VW had any plans to bring the Beetle back – and Beetle fans may not like the answer. “No,” Diess told MotorTrend, confirming VW has no plans to bring the Beetle back.

When did they stop making beetles?

But in 2019, Volkswagen officially produced its last Beetle.

How much is a Beetle car?

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle S coupe launches the range with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $20,895. Add the destination charge of $895 and that makes $21,790. The SE trim starts at $25,290. The Final Edition SE model represents better value, starting at $24,040.

Why did they stop making VW Beetles?

The original Beetle ended production in 2003, with declining demand being cited by Volkswagen as the reason for this. Despite updates and improvements over the years, it was fundamentally an ancient car by the time the last model rolled off the production line in Mexico.

What will replace VW Beetle?

again. VW’s head of research and development Frank Welsch, told Autocar at the Geneva Motor Show this week that “two or three generations is enough now.” The executive said that the company’s new T-Roc Convertible will eventually replace the Beetle, Golf and Eos cabriolet models in 2020.

Why is Volkswagen discontinuing the Beetle?

Volkswagen Beetle is Now Discontinued We can only speculate as to why the Beetle is being discontinued. A likely possibility is Volkswagen switching its focus to revolutionizing the mass marketing of electric vehicles, with models like the (currently) European-only ID. 3 and the North America-produced ID.

Why did they stop making the Beetle?