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Generation 2

Volkswagen Beetle 3-door hatchback

04.2012 - 08.2016 · Japan

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Generation 2

16CBZ, 16CZDW, 16CPL

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Volkswagen Beetle, Generation 2, Japan market. This overview covers 22 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (04.2012 - 08.2016). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 22 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
4
Engine codes
CBZ, CPL, CZD
Engine displacement, cc
1197–1984
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Automated manual 6, Automated manual 7
Wheelbase, mm
2535
Ground clearance, mm
130
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98)

Specifications and technical details

22 versions

1.2 L, 105 hp, petrol, automated transmission, front-wheel drive

CBZ · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.2 BaseTop grade 07.2015 - 08.2016
1.2 DesignBase grade 10.2015 - 08.2016
1.2 ClubTop grade 10.2015 - 08.2016
1.2 AllstarTop grade 06.2016 - 08.2016
1.2 DesignBase grade 07.2015 - 09.2015
1.2 Design Leather PackageTop grade 07.2015 - 09.2015
1.2 Design Leather PackageTop grade 05.2013 - 06.2015
1.2 DesignBase grade 05.2013 - 06.2015
1.2 ChocoTop grade 01.2014 - 06.2015
1.2 MilkTop grade 01.2014 - 06.2015
1.2 BitterTop grade 01.2014 - 06.2015
1.2 JourneyTop grade 05.2014 - 06.2015
1.2 Special BugTop grade 09.2014 - 06.2015
1.2 BlossomTop grade 01.2015 - 06.2015
1.2 Fender EditionTop grade 05.2013 - 03.2014
1.2 Design Leather PackageTop grade 04.2012 - 04.2013
1.2 DesignTop grade 11.2012 - 04.2013

1.4 L, 150 hp, petrol, automated transmission, front-wheel drive

CZD · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.4 Dune 05.2016 - 08.2016

2.0 L, 211 hp, petrol, automated transmission, front-wheel drive

CPL · РКПП 6 · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 Turbo 07.2015 - 08.2016
2.0 Turbo 10.2013 - 06.2015
2.0 Racer 11.2013 - 06.2015
2.0 Turbo Exclusive 11.2014 - 06.2015

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