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Volkswagen New Beetle: Se Pzev
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In addition to the requisite bud vase on the dashboard, the New Beetle has a ton of useful interior features. The optional power sunroof on the hatchback lets the sweet sunshine inside, while available heated front seats have 5 settings to help find your perfect comfort zone. The optional 6-speaker sound system has an in-dash MP3-readable CD player with satellite radio compatibility to provide a rockin’ sound, while the auxiliary audio connector fits your Ipod® to a tee.
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This brief evaluation compliments the Volkswagen New Beetle on its roomy interior (presumably for front-seat passengers), along with a peppy 150-hp engine. Editor Don Vorderman says that poor reliability is a problem, but he doesn't elaborate on particular trouble spots.
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"We are pleased that TNO Automotive has selected a UQM(R) generator to power their hybrid electric Volkswagen New Beetle. TNO Automotive is a leading provider of research, development and engineering services and products to the automobile industry, government agencies and other organizations throughout the world and we are pleased to have them as a customer," said William G. Rankin, President and Chief Executive Officer of UQM Technologies, Inc.
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On paper, the most significant change is the shift in trim levels to S and SE. Both of those variants are still powered by the same 2.5-liter in-line five-cylinder engine, the only engine available on the New Beetle these days. It's rated at 150 horsepower and works through either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.
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