Photo: Instagram | kdesignag
It's been a little over four years since Volkswagen dropped one of its most iconic models, the Beetle, and we certainly don't miss it. But that doesn't mean you don't, as it used to be one extremely important vehicle for the Wolfsburg brand, a true cult car when it comes to the original.
So far, Volkswagen does not seem interested in bringing it back from the dead, as it has a lot of things on its plate, and expanding the lineup with additional EVs is high on the list. Therefore, some think the Beetle might be revived with all-electric power, perhaps adding the ID prefix to highlight its new nature.
This idea has led to the creation of multiple renderings over the years that imagine a potentially new Volkswagen Beetle with zero emissions. We also have a new set of digital illustrations to work with, which came via kdesignag on Instagram, and while the imagined car may look like your run-of-the-mill Beetle with a few updates, there is a huge twist here.
First and foremost, it is a crossover this time around, and second, it was based on a Porsche. The high-rider in question is none other than the Cayenne Coupe, the sportier-looking version of the normal Cayenne that uses the same underpinnings. As a result, this CGI Beetle would also make use of the same nuts and bolts, which stretch from the Volkswagen Touareg to the Bentley Bentayga and Lamborghini Urus.
The brown finish, black trim, wheels, and other elements were inspired by the 2014 Beetle Dune Concept, which built on the era's R-Line trim level. The show car was slightly wider, longer, and taller and had a two-inch (51 mm) extra ground clearance. The 19-inch alloys were wrapped in 255/45 tires, and its trunk lid and roof spoiler were designed to accommodate a pair of skis.
The Arizona color was also used on the inside. It was replicated on the dashboard panel, door cards, and steering wheel. It had a pair of sporty front seats with leather and fabric upholstery and came with a 7.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. And if you must know, despite the rugged looks, the Dune Concept was front-wheel drive. This one, however, would be AWD, as it uses a familiar platform.
Now, the Volkswagen Group certainly has the right tools and know-how to revive the Beetle, regardless of the twist, and if anything, we'd bet on an all-electric hatchback. However, chances are we might never see another Beetle, no matter what powers it has, and even if we do, it will never have anything in common with the Porsche Cayenne. Still, this is an interesting digital proposal that deserves its 15 minutes of fame, isn't it?
This idea has led to the creation of multiple renderings over the years that imagine a potentially new Volkswagen Beetle with zero emissions. We also have a new set of digital illustrations to work with, which came via kdesignag on Instagram, and while the imagined car may look like your run-of-the-mill Beetle with a few updates, there is a huge twist here.
First and foremost, it is a crossover this time around, and second, it was based on a Porsche. The high-rider in question is none other than the Cayenne Coupe, the sportier-looking version of the normal Cayenne that uses the same underpinnings. As a result, this CGI Beetle would also make use of the same nuts and bolts, which stretch from the Volkswagen Touareg to the Bentley Bentayga and Lamborghini Urus.
The brown finish, black trim, wheels, and other elements were inspired by the 2014 Beetle Dune Concept, which built on the era's R-Line trim level. The show car was slightly wider, longer, and taller and had a two-inch (51 mm) extra ground clearance. The 19-inch alloys were wrapped in 255/45 tires, and its trunk lid and roof spoiler were designed to accommodate a pair of skis.
The Arizona color was also used on the inside. It was replicated on the dashboard panel, door cards, and steering wheel. It had a pair of sporty front seats with leather and fabric upholstery and came with a 7.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. And if you must know, despite the rugged looks, the Dune Concept was front-wheel drive. This one, however, would be AWD, as it uses a familiar platform.
Now, the Volkswagen Group certainly has the right tools and know-how to revive the Beetle, regardless of the twist, and if anything, we'd bet on an all-electric hatchback. However, chances are we might never see another Beetle, no matter what powers it has, and even if we do, it will never have anything in common with the Porsche Cayenne. Still, this is an interesting digital proposal that deserves its 15 minutes of fame, isn't it?
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