2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible First Drive: Folding Fabric Roof, Classic Looks, Cruising Vibe

No matter that we'd rather drive Golfs, there's no question that America loves its Beetles. The Beetle coupe introduced a year ago has contributed 24,000 units year-to-date to the U.S. sales juggernaut that is VW, now concluding its best sales year since 1973. The Beetle's contribution was incremental relative to the sales of Jetta and Passat, but this new folding-top edition should add 25 to 30 percent. Beetle convertibles are now shipping from the Puebla, Mexico, factory, going on sale just in time to stick a red bow on top and call it a gift. We sampled all the variations—three engines, three transmissions—in brief drives around Santa Monica and Malibu, the day before the official unveiling at the Los Angeles auto show, where the focus was on three special editions celebrating the '50s, '60s, and '70s. READ MORE ›› from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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