VOLKSWAGEN Beetle · 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Technology Design · Hatchback · 2012 ‐ 2024

Production modification 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Technology Design of auto models Beetle was launched in 2012 by Volkswagen. This auto has three doors, the body is in the form a hatchback, weight 1.3 tons and length 4.3 meters, which can seat 4 people total.

«Beetle 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Technology Design» automobile with a 7-speed sequential automatic gear shift is connected to the front-wheels. This automobile can speed up for 11.5 s to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 180 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with a «common rail fuel system», which produce a maximum output of 105 hp at 4400 rpm.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have disks, 272 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next size - 215/60R16.

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Volkswagen Beetle got the maximal number of stars - five, which indicates that it is a perfect safe vehicle. In addition to active safety systems (EBD, ESP, ABS, Traction control), it is also equipped with passive safety systems (passenger, driver, side, head/curtain airbags).