Next-Gen 2026 VW Beetle REVEALED – Full Redesign + First Look at the EV Icon!

Next-Gen 2026 VW Beetle REVEALED – Full Redesign + First Look at the EV Icon!

The 2026 Volkswagen Beetle is finally here – and it’s more beautiful, futuristic, and iconic than ever before. In this video, The Autoshow takes you on a full tour of the next-generation Beetle, redesigned from the ground up as a fully electric mini car.

From its legendary roots in the 1930s to its 2026 rebirth on VW’s cutting-edge MEB EV platform, we cover everything you need to know about this stunning modern classic – design, performance, features, tech, and more.

✅ Gorgeous retro-modern design with LED matrix lights & coupe silhouette
✅ Fully electric drivetrain with up to 300 miles of range
✅ Digital cockpit, AI-powered infotainment & semi-autonomous driving
✅ A true homage to Beetle history – now made for the future

This isn’t just another EV. It’s an icon reborn. Could this be the most beautiful mini car in the world? Watch and decide.

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[Music] [Applause] welcome to the Auto Show and today we’re taking you deep into the newly revealed and absolutely stunning next generation 2026 Volkswagen Beetle a car that doesn’t just ride on history it reinvents it the story of the Beetle starts in the 1930s a time of massive social and political change originally designed by Ferdinand Porsche at the request of Adolf Hitler the Volkswagen or people’s car was meant to be affordable practical and durable its now iconic rounded design made it one of the most recognizable cars in history postworld War Roman 2 it became a symbol of economic revival in Germany then a counterculture icon in the 60s and 70s in America by the time production ended in 2019 over 21 5 million Beatles had been sold worldwide it was one of the long the stunning and most produced cars ever made and now it’s back the 2026 Volkswagen Beetle isn’t just a retro revival it’s a bold redesign and electrified icon built from the ground up for the future the Beetle has been reborn as a fully electric compact coupe riding on Volkswagen’s Emmy platform the same modular electric architecture underpinning the ID lineup let’s talk design this is arguably the most beautiful mini car in the world right now sculpted not stamped the new Beetle blends timeless curves with futuristic accents flesh door handles slim LED matrix headlights and an illuminated VW logo on the grillless front fascia the side profile still echoes that familiar Beetle Dome but it’s cleaner wider and more planted with a coupe inspired silhouette a panoramic glass roof and frameless windows this Beetle means business at the rear a full width LED light bar and integrated spoiler give it a sporty and height deck flare it’s elegant but assertive retro but undeniably modern inside the 2026 Beetle feels more premium than ever vegan leather sustainable materials and customizable ambient lighting create a digital lounge on wheels a 12.9 in floating touchscreen dominates the dash powered by Volkswagen’s latest infotainment system with AI voice assistant overthe-air updates and seamless smartphone integration there’s a digital cockpit for the driver head-up display and even haptic feedback controls and yes there’s still a little flower vase on the dash a subtle nod to the Beetle’s quirky heritage performance-wise the Beetle offers multiple battery and driven train options the base model features a single motor rearwheel drive with 230 horsepower capable of 0 to 60 in about 6.5 seconds a dual motor all-wheel drive version possibly badged as the Beetle GTX brings performance up to 320 horsepower and a sub5 second 0-60 time range expect around 250 to 300 m on a full charge depending on configuration fast charging is supported up to 170KW which means 10 to 80% in just under 25 minutes but here’s what really matters the 2026 Beetle isn’t trying to be something it’s not it’s not just another compact EV it’s a rolling tribute to generations of drivers who made it more than a car it was freedom a friend a statement now with level two plus semi autonomous driving upgraded safety tech and a customizable driving experience with different personality modes think classic sport eco and even retro which mimics the old air cooled Beatles throttle response and steering feel this new bug bridges the emotional past and the electric future volkswagen has hinted that this model is just the beginning of a new Beetle family with potential for convertible and performance trims down the line pricing is expected to start around $132,000 for the base version and go up to $145,000 for the fully loaded AWD trim production will begin in late 2025 with deliveries starting early 2026 in Europe and North America so is this the most beautiful mini car in the world it might just be but more importantly it’s a symbol that the cars we loved can evolve that legacy doesn’t have to die in a museum it can drive forward on silent wheels into the future for the Auto Show I’m your host and if you love this look at the 2026 Volkvagen Beetle hit that like button subscribe and turn on notifications for more deep dives into the cars that are shaping tomorrow until next time keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive [Music] [Music] heat heat [Music] hey [Music] hey hey heat [Music] heat [Music] he [Music] meat [Music] heat heat [Music] heat hey heat hey heat [Music]