On 20 19, Volkswagen Group announced that it would stop production of its most classic models. Beetle. The Beetle was born in 1938. In the past 80 years, it has become a well-known car with great personality and the first car for young people in many European and American countries. Don't forget that Porsche 9 1 1 is also inspired by the Beatles, so it has an irreplaceable position in the history of automobiles.

Back to 20 1 1, the third generation of Beetle came out, based on PQ35 platform of the fifth and sixth generation golf. In appearance, the Beetle 280TSI collector's edition is consistent with the ordinary version of Beetle, and both adopt a drop-shaped body design. The round headlights are equipped with xenon light source and LED daytime running lights, which looks very cute.

The hub is decorated with a mirror-reflective hub cover, which creates a retro atmosphere together with the rearview mirror shell. The side of the car body is designed with the center of gravity inclined to the tail, which is a bit like a coupe. This is a tribute to the original Beetle, and it increases the space for the rear passengers and luggage compartment. The design of the rear part, curved rear part and taillights is also unique to the Beatles.

Interior, 20 19 Beetle 280? The steering wheel of TSI collector's edition adopts flat design of leather stitching, and the steering wheel is very slim, which is very suitable for girls. The interior is mostly round, which is reflected in the instrument panel, multi-function instrument, air conditioning outlet, center console and door horn. Generally speaking, the interior of the Beetle is really simple and traditional. It uses white and black in the same color as the car paint, and some chrome-plated decorative parts are used in other places to make the car look full of some youthful elements.

As the third generation Beetle, 20 19 280? TSI collector's edition is still not equipped with keyless entry, one-button start and other functions. In addition, manipulator brakes, manual seats, steering wheel buttons and automatic air conditioning panels are really not modern enough. However, in another way of thinking, this may be a tribute to the classics, but it is undeniable that this configuration is indeed a bit sorry for its price of 250,000 as an imported model.

In terms of power, 20 19 Beetle 280? TSI collector's edition adopts 1.4T inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine with maximum horsepower 150 horsepower and maximum torque of 250 Nm. With a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, the acceleration of 100 kilometers is 8.3 seconds.

As a car full of personality, this kind of dynamic performance is absolutely enough. Take your girlfriends shopping on weekends. As a hatchback with two doors and four seats, the practicability of the Beetle is quite high.

In the summer of 20 19, after Volkswagen rolled off the production line of the last Beetle car in the Mexican factory, this legendary model, which has been on the market for more than 80 years and has a total sales volume of more than 2 1.5 million, was officially discontinued, which also drew a satisfactory full stop for this classic model.

However, last year, Volkswagen Group planned to cooperate with eClassics to produce an electric version of the Beetle model and registered the trademark of e-Beetle. It is said that the electric version of the Beetle can accelerate the vehicle to 50KM/H within 4 seconds, with a top speed of 150KM/H and a single charge of more than 190 km. However, at present, Volkswagen has not announced the release time of this electric version of the beetle.

But even if the electric version is really launched, will it still be the familiar beetle? (Text: Sun)

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