Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI splits into two variants
The base version Volkswagen Beetle, the 103hp 1.2 TSI version, is now offered with a choice of two trim levels, giving buyers the choice of getting the existing trim level at a reduced price or more kit at roughly the same RM140k-thereabouts price point.
The new variants are designated Design and Sport, with respective price tags of RM132,593 and RM143,593, both on-the-road excluding insurance. Mechanically, they are unchanged from the existing Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Equipment-wise, the Design version drops the RCD 510 touchscreen head unit in favour of the more rudimentary RCD 310 system that nevertheless comes with a USB cable and eight speakers. Otherwise, its equipment is on par with the existing version.
One step above, the dearer Sport model justifies its RM11k premium by adding bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, dual-zone climate control, auto cruise, leather seats (front heated), RCD 510 touchscreen, and paddle shifters for its 7-speed DSG.
Other variants of the Beetle range, namely the 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TSI, remain as they are, being priced at RM181,608 and RM224,060 respectively.
