The All-New 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Roars Into North Texas? Lewisville Volkswagen Dealership

Lewisville, TX (PRWEB) October 12, 2011

Lewisville Volkswagen today welcomes the all-new 2012 Beetle to its showroom floor, and hands over the keys to two local Oprah Winfrey Show fans who received free 2.5L 2012 Beetles as giveaways on Winfrey?s ?Ultimate Favorite Things? episode that aired November 17, 2010.

Redesigned for only the second time in history, the sportier 2012 Beetle is a modern interpretation of the iconic Beetle design. It balances classic beauty with modern edge and no-compromise German engineering, offering enhanced performance and fun-to-drive dynamics that define the Volkswagen driving experience. Available 2012 models include the 2.5L Beetle and 2.0L Turbo Beetle.

?Lewisville Volkswagen is thrilled to offer Texans one of the most highly anticipated vehicles of the 21st century?we know Beetle fans have been eagerly waiting for this day,? said Alan Brown, general manager of Lewisville Volkswagen. ?And with its fierce and sporty design, extra cargo space and improved fuel economy, the newly designed 2012 Beetle is sure to gain a new generation of admirers as well.?

The 2012 Beetle features a lower, more aggressive stance. The increases in width and length allow for better handling and increased interior space. These modifications complement Beetle?s vintage characteristics, including its unique shape. The second skin program allows customers to design their 2012 Beetles with an array of accessories for interior and exterior personalization.

The 2.5L Beetle has a starting MSRP of $ 18,995 plus destination fees, and comes standard with a split folding rear seat, aux-in for portable audio players, a leather steering wheel, unique and customizable17-inch alloy wheels, and an eight-speaker audio system. Attractive options include a kaeferfach additional glovebox, Bluetooth? technology, iPod? connectivity, heated front seats, three-color interior ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, the Fender? Premium Audio System, and leatherette seating surfaces.

The 2.0L Turbo Beetle, which has a starting MSRP of $ 23,395, comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, with the option of Volkswagen?s DSG? dual-clutch automatic transmission. In addition to the standard equipment found on the Beetle, this model adds Bluetooth? technology, iPod? connectivity, three-color ambient lighting, larger brakes with red calipers, the kaeferfach additional glovebox, sport seating surfaces, 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, foglights, three additional gauges n the dashboard, and alloy pedals.

The all-new Beetle is covered under the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. All scheduled maintenance is covered for the length of the New Vehicle Warranty?three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

For more information on the 2012 Beetle models, including additional trim options, vehicle specifications and images, visit http://media.vw.com/models/beetle.

About Volkswagen of Lewisville.

Lewisville Volkswagen is located at 893 South Stemmons Freeway in Lewisville, TX 75067.

Call us at (866) 221-1392 or visit us at http://www.LewisvilleVW.com for more info. Or to learn about our culture of Peace, Love and Happiness at LVW ? check out our informational video at http://www.youtube.com/LewisvilleVWVideo

About Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Beetle, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan vehicles through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2012 Volkswagen models come standard-equipped with Electronic Stability Control. This is important because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at http://www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.

This press release and images of the all-new Beetle are available at media.vw.com.

?VW?, ?Volkswagen?, ?VWoA?, and all model names and the Volkswagen logo are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. ?Bluetooth? is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ?Fender? is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. ?iPod? is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.

Features and technical data apply to models offered in the USA. They may differ in other countries.

MSRPs exclude taxes, title, transportation, options and dealer charges.

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Local Community Heroes Receive their 2012 New Beetle from Oprah and LAcarGUY

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 14, 2011

LAcarGUY?s Volkswagen Santa Monica and Pacific Volkswagen dealerships handed over the keys to the newly redesigned 2012 Beetle to three local Oprah Winfrey fans as part of the show?s ?Ultimate Favorite Things? giveaway.

These lucky fans were given the surprise of their lives during a November 2010, Oprah ?Ultimate Favorite Things? episode, when audience members, all specially selected community heroes, found out that they would be receiving a brand new 2012 Beetle.

Excited to participate in such a deserving promotion, LAcarGUY?s Volkswagen Santa Monica was proud to give Gina Elise, the ?calendar angel,? her new, Silver 2012 Beetle. Gina is the founder of http://www.PinUpsForVets.com, a project that supports hospitalized Veterans and deployed troops. The other local recipients were a couple, Evelyn and Rob Calib, who picked up their Red and Blue 2012 Beetles at Pacific Volkswagen. Evelyn is a breast cancer survivor who started a non-profit, Evelyn?s Breast Friends Forever! to provide support to other women going through the same journey (http://www.evsbff.org). See video of winners here.

Redesigned for only the second time in history, the sportier 2.5L 2012 Beetle is a modern interpretation of the iconic Beetle design. Balancing classic beauty with a contemporary edge and enhanced performance, the 2012 Beetle provides an exhilarating driving experience.

?LAcarGUY is thrilled to offer Los Angeles the 2012 Beetle, reborn and re-engineered for the 21st century,? said Mike Sullivan, Owner of LAcarGUY. ?I?m especially pleased that we are giving these Beetles away to such a deserving group of local heros.?

About LAcarGUY

The LAcarGUY family of dealerships has been a Los Angeles fixture since "Sully" Sullivan opened his first dealership, Volkswagen Santa Monica in 1964. Today, LAcarGUY includes 10 award-winning dealerships throughout Los Angeles and a state-of-the-art body shop. Known for its outstanding customer service, long-term relationships, and word-of-mouth marketing, LAcarGUY is the first choice when shopping for a new or used car. As a local family-owned business, LAcarGUY is recognized as a prominent supporter of community events, charitable organizations and environmental causes. As the number one hybrid dealer in the world, LAcarGUY is proud to lead the industry to a greener automotive future. For more information about the Oprah New Beetle giveaway at Pacific Volkswagen and Volkswagen Santa Monica, contact Brad Burlingham at 310-531-9400.

The 2012 Beetle

Featuring a lower, more aggressive stance, and an increased width for better handling, the 2012 Beetle was built to perform. The 2012 Beetle is also longer for increased interior space, and customizable through Volkswagen?s second skin program which allows customers to design their 2012 Beetle with an array of accessories for interior and exterior personalization (i.e. customers can ?wrap? their vehicle in race-inspired graphics).

The 2.5L Beetle has a starting MSRP of $ 18,995 plus destination fees, and comes standard with a split folding rear seat, aux-in for portable audio players, a leather steering wheel, unique and customizable17-inch alloy wheels, and an eight-speaker audio system. Attractive options include a kaeferfach additional glove box, Bluetooth? technology, iPod? connectivity, heated front seats, three-color interior ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, the Fender? Premium Audio System, and leatherette seating surfaces.

The 2.0L Turbo Beetle, which has a starting MSRP of $ 23,395, comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, with the option of Volkswagen?s DSG? dual-clutch automatic transmission. In addition to the standard equipment found on the Beetle, this model adds Bluetooth? technology, iPod? connectivity, three-color ambient lighting, larger brakes with red calipers, the kaeferfach additional glove box, sport seating surfaces, 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, fog lights, three additional gauges in the dashboard, and alloy pedals.

The all-new Beetle is covered under the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. All scheduled maintenance is covered for the length of the New Vehicle Warranty?three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

For more information on the 2012 Beetle models, including additional trim options, vehicle specifications and images, visit http://media.vw.com/models/beetle.

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