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Volkswagen recently introduced the 2012 diesel-powered Beetle TDI at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Equipped with a 2-liter turbo diesel engine with 140 horsepower, the Beetle Diesel has a fuel efficiency of 29 miles per gallon during city driving and 40 miles per gallon on the open road.

Unlike your father’s old diesel car, the Beetle TDI has a direct-injection engine with an iron cylinder block and turbo charging. The car also has piston oil cooling and a forged-steel crankshaft with an exhaust after-treatment system that includes a particulate filter. In addition, the three catalytic converters will help reduce overall engine emissions.

And unlike your mother’s Volkswagen Beetle, the Beetle Diesel features a longer and wider frame with sharper corners and comes in 6-speed manual or dual-clutch 6-speed automatic transmission. While all Beetle Diesels will have keyless entry, power windows, the Volkswagen Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) and Bluetooth programming capabilities, other available options include sunroof, premium audio and a navigation system.

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle TDI can seat four passengers and has a trunk with 15.4 cubic feet of storage space. The rear seats fold down as well for a total space of 29.9 cubic feet.

While Volkswagen has not announced specific pricing, the Beetle Diesel will likely cost around $24,000. The Beetle TDI will also come with a 3-year or 36,000-mile maintenance program.

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI will be available in summer 2012. For more information, contact the folks at DriveClassic.com. We are a group of dealerships in the Cleveland Ohio area with a commitment to excellent customer service. Let us help you get into your new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel TDI!

If you’re interested in the Beetle, please don’t hesitate to contact Classic Volkswagen – a Cleveland VW Dealer online (CLICK HERE), Call us at (440)205-6500, or stop by 8465 Tyler Blvd. Mentor, OH 44060 when you have some time!