If you're interested in getting behind the wheel of the iconic VW Beetle while experiencing the warm sun on your face and the cool breeze through your hair, then come check out the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible in Orange County CA. The Beetle Convertible has been one of the most popular open-top cars ever produced since the Type 15 Convertible debuted in 1949, with more than 500,000 models built. Each iteration has reinforced the Beetle’s iconic design and inspired a whole new generation of buyers, and for 2017, the Beetle continues to inspire with two unique models — the stylish #PinkBeetle and the rugged Beetle Dune. Come take the 2017 Beetle Convertible for a test drive at Capistrano Volkswagen!
The uniquely-styled #PinkBeetle is a limited-edition model and the first car to ever have a hashtag in its name. Offered in its own unique shade of Fresh Fuchsia Metallic paint, the #PinkBeetle's eye-catching paint is contrasted by gloss-black mirror caps and black running boards. Interior design features of the #PinkBeetle include a black dashpad with surrounding pink accent and a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel. The Beetle Dune Convertible harkens back to the Baja Bugs of yesteryear. Overall, the Beetle Dune has a bolder appearance in the Beetle range, thanks to the fitment of new front and rear fascias and pronounced black wheelarch extensions that flow into the bumpers. Inside, the new Beetle Dune features sport seats with contrasting orange stitching and a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel.
Technology | Performance | Safety |
MIB II Infotainment System | 1.8-liter turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder TSI engine | Front and head-thorax side airbags |
VW Car-Net connected vehicle services | 170 horsepower/180 lb-ft of torque | Automatic Post-Collision Braking System |
SiriusXM Satellite Radio | 33 highway mpg (31 mpg for Dune) | Intelligent Crash Response System |
Bluetooth technology | Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake pressure distribution | Electronic Stability Control |
Under the hood of the Beetle Convertible is a 1.8-liter turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder TSI engine, delivering 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. It's also efficient too, getting 33 mph highway (31 mpg for Dune). Further enhancing the Beetle Convertible's performance is its strut-type front suspension with lower control arms and an anti-roll bar. At the back, all models have a multi-link independent rear suspension with coil springs, telescopic dampers and an 18-mm-diameter anti-roll bar. Also, the Beetle Convertible is available with driver assistance systems. The Blind Spot Monitor utilizes a flashing symbol in the outer area of the side mirrors to help indicate the presence of vehicles in the blind spot, while the Rear Traffic Alert helps alert the driver to stationary and moving vehicles directly behind the car and helps detect vehicles approaching from the side that may be difficult for the driver to see.
The Beetle Convertible comes with many high-tech features, including the innovative MIB II touchscreen infotainment system. It offers one of the most comprehensive suites of connected vehicle services and features available in the automotive industry today. Features available through the new Car-Net are divided into three key areas, “App-Connect,” “Security & Service” and “Guide & Inform.” For the base S model, the system features a Composition Color touchscreen radio with a 5.0-inch resistive 400x240 color display and a host of standard features, including AUX-in, SD card slot and a USB multimedia interface with Apple iPhone and iPod compatibility, reverse camera display and Bluetooth technology. If you live in San Juan Capistrano, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana or anywhere else in Orange County and would like to know more about the 2017 Beetle Convertible, then don't hesitate to contact us at Capistrano Volkswagen!