It's Haunting Me

October has been a very busy month so far, but while we line up some great content for the near future, check out this pumpkin carving from the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in Roger Williams Park Zoo. While I hope the Beetle won't be the car that ultimately defines German Motoring, I can't seem to get away from them lately!

Real World Reviews Preview: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Here it is, the new "manly" VW Bug... Right.

I got a sneak peak before we drive it, and I'll admit I like the changes. It suggests a Porsche 911 somehow crossbred with a car with eyelashes. Sadly the engine is still in the front.

On first impression, I like the headlamps and front end. The back even looks more Porsche-esque. The interior is superbly tacky and plastic, but the back seats look as if they may actually accommodate human beings.

The one we got to ogle has an MSRP of $24,265, a lot in my opinion for what is still a very small car. But the engine is almost respectable for its power to weight ratio, a 170 hp in-line 5 pulling a 1900lb car. Don't expect it to handle like its cousin the Golf GTI or a Rally Mini though.
While it still looks like a Bug, I'm intrigued enough to be excited to drive it. Well, as excited as I can be for a car that resembles a zit.