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Volkswagan New Beetle
In stark contrast to
the original, the Insurance Institute of Highway
Safety gave the New Beetle among the best
safety ratings in its class at the time of
its launch.
Marketing
campaigns have enhanced the continued goodwill
towards the original, and helped the new
model to inherit it. The Volkswagen New
Beetle was Motor Trend's Import Car of the
Year for 1999.
The VW New Beetle RagsterAt
the 2005 North American International Auto
Show, the Volkswagen New Beetle Ragster concept
car was introduced. It was supposed to be
a preview of the future design of the New
Beetle. The base of the Ragster (a ragster
is the cross between a ragtop and a speedster)
was a regular New Beetle Convertible. They
made some changes, such as shortening the
A-pillar, penning a new U-shaped roof, and
created a unique paint job with silver double
stripes. The interior is different compared
to the original New Beetle, such as its 2+2
seater and distinctive control dials. Another
item of interest is that the Ragster's rear-view
mirror is mounted on its dashboard. The Ragster's
profile is lower than that of the prior New
Beetle.
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