2013 Volkswagen Beetle Overview
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Vehicle
Turbo Fender Edition 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
Love everything about this car. The looks, the handling, the speed, the comfort. Love the sunroof. There is only one thing I am not happy about. It does have an IPOD hookup in the glove compartment, but it plays VERY poorly. So much static you can't hear the music. I tried multiple IPODS and same issue. Hooking up through the Audio cable is a bit clearer, but then the IPOD dies because its not being charged. That is my only complaint!
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Available Volkswagen Beetle 2013 Submodel Types: Hatchback, Diesel
Available Trims: 2.5L PZEV, 1.8T Classic, 1.8T S, 1.8T SE, 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition, 1.8T Dune, 1.8T PZEV, R-Line PZEV, 2.0T Turbo PZEV, 2.5L, 1.8T, 1.8T S PZEV, Turbo, Turbo PZEV, 1.8T SE PZEV, 1.8T Dune PZEV, 2.0T Black Turbo Launch Edition PZEV, TDI, 1.8T SEL, 1.8T SEL PZEV, 2.0T Turbo, 2.5L , R-Line, TDI w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation, Turbo PZEV Fender Edition
Exterior Colors: Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, Platinum Gray Metallic, Black Uni, Tornado Red, Reflex Silver Metallic, Candy White, Deep Black Pearl Metallic, Denim Blue, White Silver Metallic, Toffee Brown Metallic, Reef Blue Metallic, Silk Blue Metallic, Moonrock Silver Metallic, Sandstorm Yellow Metallic, Dark Bronze Metallic, Habanero Orange Metallic, Oryx White Pearl, Saturn Yellow, Yellow Rush
Interior Colors: Titan Black leatherette, Titan Black cloth, Titan Black premium cloth, Beige leatherette, Dune Grey/Black w/Sandstorm Piping leatherette/cloth, Beige/Brown leather/cloth, Black leather, Black/Blue premium cloth, Red/Black leather, Anthracite/Galvano Gray leather/leatherette, Black leatherette/cloth, Ceramique/Black leatherette
Popular Features: Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Heated seats, Post-collision safety system, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, Navigation, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Sunroof/Moonroof, Keyless Entry/Start, Upgraded Headlights, Parking sensors, Auto Climate Control, Leather Seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Upgraded Stereo
Engine/Mechanics: 4, 5 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, AUTOMATED_MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended), diesel
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
