Volkswagen Malaysia officially launches Volkswagen Beetle Bug Edition. The car is the 1.2TSI Sport version with Volkswagen Bug side sill, side decals, body stripes and a Bug logo. It costs RM146,888, up by RM6,000 for the normal Sport version. Only 200 units of this Bug will be offered starting May 2015. It will be available in five colours - Graciosa Brown, Deep Black, Pure White, Saturn Yellow and Tornado Red)


I tested one of these a short while ago. I actually liked it a fair bit as the Beetle is one of those cars who bring a dash of iconic automobile design with affordability. It was actually fun to drive too. Read the review here.


PRESS RELEASE
Come and get it: Volkswagen Beetle Bug Edition

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 April 2015 – An homage to the iconic

Volkswagen Beetle, the German automotive brand is offering

limited units of the Beetle Bug Edition to Malaysian customers.

The Beetle Bug Edition consists of genuine Volkswagen Bug side

sill, side decals, body stripes and Bug logo. The racing stripes

embellishment adds a cool, and funky vibe that will appeal to the

masses.

Priced at RM146, 888, Volkswagen Malaysia is offering 200 units of

the Beetle Bug Edition while stocks last. Available in five colours

(Graciosa Brown, Deep Black, Pure White, Saturn Yellow and

Tornado Red), Malaysian customers will be able to book a unit

across all Volkswagen dealerships nationwide starting May 2015.

Announcing this launch, Mr Armin Keller, Managing Director,

Volkswagen Malaysia said, “This Beetle Bug Edition is a way for us

to engage with Beetle lovers in Malaysia and provide a fun

alternative to the original Beetle.”

For test drives and to view this variant up-close, please visit your

nearest Volkswagen authorised dealer showroom.

In line with Motoring-Malaysia's unofficial VW Day today let's carry on with a VW you'd never thought was possible, but is very much in existence. I present to you, one which is on sale. It is a vintage Volkswagen Beetle that wants to be a Porsche 911 Turbo on the outside with its whaletail. This is quite acceptable as there are a lot of Porsche style mods around but then it gets steered around with a steering wheel from a BMW. You get BMW, Porsche and Volkswagen for RM18,000. So what more could you want ? Actually a lot more if its going to cost RM18,000!!!!!




Original link here (while it lasts) and the ad details below for those not bothered to head over to mudah.my.


Location: Kelantan - Kuala Kerai
Condition: Used
Price: RM 18 000 Type: Others
Make: Volkswagen Model: Beetle Transmission: Manual
Reg. year: 1980 or older Manufactured year: 1980 or older
Mileage: 45 000 - 49 999 Engine Capacity: 1200 cc
Accessories: Sport rims

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lokasi padang 9 kuala krai
condition masih dalam keadaan baik
tayar baru
lantai baru
getah tingkap baru
wayering baru
tayar 80%
roadtax / insuran masih hidup
geran ada di tangan
harga rm18k nego

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Car Colour: Grey/Silver

VW Malaysia is really investing in Malaysia. I say this because they've launched the all-new New Volkswagen Beetle with a whole lot of fanfare and hoohaa. The reason I say this is that the launch isn't just limited to members of the media but to the general public too.

Last weekend VW did hourly presentations to media as well as members of the public who had bothered to register their attendance for the event titled 'The Icon is back'. It was a big thing as VW started with a video presentation showing the original Bug and then interviewed local celebrities as well as VW Beetle owners. The curtains was then raised to reveal the all-new New Beetle together with some dancers and some lady singer belting out some number stating that 'the icon is back'.

After that little show and dance number which also featured Beetles driving to and from the stage the audience was led to an area where the new Beetle was displayed together with VW's other models which included the first showing of the Volkswagen Amarok 4x4 pickup truck and some people carriers that I have absolutely no interest in whatsoever. The Amarok (pictured below) is a pretty good looking truck though and VW was gauging its response by inviting people to give their opinions on it via a handheld device. I did my best to answer it anyway, stating that "I'd like one in yellow please".

And what do I think about the new Bug then? It's a Volkswagen. It has the same high quality build that we're used to and it looks like a Beetle although I still think they haven't nailed it like how Fiat has done so with the 500 or how BMW has done it with the Mini. It is still a feminine looking car and if you were a straight guy who intends to buy this as his only car, you may be defined as, errr, not so straight after buying one. It still has that slightly girly image to it. Even if you opt for the 2.0liter TSI version that packs a decent wallop at slightly under RM200,000 (without insurance) over the poofy 1.2liter version you will look like you have more in common with the chaps from Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. Not there's anything wrong with that. Unless you're trying to be known as Jason Statham or Donnie Yen that is.

The only other issue is that the painted dashboard and door trim which matches the exterior would mean that if you bought a pink Beetle, you will also have to stare at a pink interior. Aside from that one should remember that the Beetle is still a niche car, and not a bread and butter model like the Polo.

And for that I have to give a pat on the back to VW for spending a ton of cash on its launching. I suppose brand awareness is what they're really after. The launch was just an excuse for getting the VW brand totally embedded in the Malaysian public's psyche. Good job to them then. I believe they've accomplished what they set out to do with the launch.