Volkswagen launches Beetle Final Edition models at the Los Angeles Motor Show

The current New Beetle model is set to cease production next year, and be replaced by a new model. But Volkswagen intends to see out the final production run by launching a Final Edition model early next year.

The Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition will be available in both coupe and convertible forms, and will be limited to just 1500 units. The Final Edition will feature a small number of upgrades and touches, including a special Aquarius Blue paint with a painted black roof for the coupe, and a two-tone Aquarius Blue and Campanella White paint scheme with a white top for the convertible.

The Final Editions also get individually numbered badges and steering wheel, fog lights, a sport suspension and unique 17-inch alloy wheels. There will be no changes to the powerplants though, with the same 150bhp 2.5 litre inline five-cylinder engine powering the Final Edition Beetle, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic.