It is official: the all-new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is available for purchase nationwide. On the first day of delivery, 276 cars landed into the hands of owners with many of them given away by Oprah Winfrey on her television show. All of those cars were a part of Winfrey’s “Ultimate Favorite Things” giveaway and featured the 170 horsepower 2.5 liter inline five cylinder and six speed automatic. The powerhouse commentator fell in love with the new car saying, “This is one powerful, sophisticated, sexy Beetle.”
“The 2012 Beetle is an American icon that has been redesigned to fulfill the needs of the modern driver, while remaining true to its vintage characteristics. It is fully-customizable and is our sportiest, most fuel-efficient Beetle yet,” said Johnathan Browning, president and CEO of Volkswagen of America. Browning personally handed the keys over to the Orlando Park, Illinois recipients. “We are very proud to present a new generation of Beetle owners with a vehicle that is built with no-compromise German engineering, is fun to drive, and will no doubt spark a sense of nostalgia and community that only the Beetle can evoke.”
Source: Volkswagen
