Volkswagen have yet to decide whether they will continue to build the Beetle beyond the current generation, but in the meanwhile it is capitalizing on the legend of the original by launching a special edition of the Up!, inspired by the 1982 Bug.
Named the Volkswagen Up! Special Bug, it’s already on sale in Germany, where prices start from €13,625 (equal to $15,312) for the model finished in black pearl and equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels. There is also a version that sports a savanna gold exterior and black ‘polygon’ wheels and can be had from €13,775 ($15,480).
Both carry a ‘Special’ lettering in the stripes fitted to the lower side of the doors, and, for an additional contrast, their side mirror casings can be finished in black or reflex silver. Inside, there are savanna gold seat covers and dashpad, along with standard aluminum door tread plates with the word ‘Up!’, black roof liner, and heated seats.
The ‘Special Bug’ range includes a natural-gas powered variant, which is offered in combination with the black pearl trim only. It starts from €16,600 ($18,655) and uses a 1.0-liter TGI engine mated to a five-speed gearbox.
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