22 May 2013

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VW cuts CO2 for entry level Beetle

Volkswagen has lowered the entry price and carbon emissions of its iconic Beetle.

More than £1,400 has been hacked off the Beetle’s minimum asking price to £15,195 (for the 1.2L petrol 105PS six-speed manual model).

The cleanest available Beetle now emits 113 g/km of CO2, 12 per cent less than before. This new 1.6-litre TDI engine with BlueMotion Technology modifications comes at £17,030 and returns a combined mpg of 65.7.

Opting for the seven-speed option pushes CO2 up by 1g to 114g/km.

The full price list and their CO2 emissions follows:

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John has been writing about cars since the start of 2011, with a particular fondness for models with USB connectivity and a serious distaste for steering wheels with too many buttons. Can often be found trying to seduce 1.0-litre engines. When away from things that go brum, apostrophe snob John can often be found making noise with varying degrees of musicality.