The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune is fun to look at and even more fun to drive. It's outfitted with many of the latest automotive technologies, including a USB connection, a camera to help you back up, LED taillights, and many more besides.

Whether you purchase the convertible or coupe version of the 2016 Dune, you can expect it to be especially rugged. With its turbocharged, four-cylinder, direct-injection engine and its six-speed, automatic transmission the 2016 Dune can deliver an impressive 170 horsepower.

Not the Disney Car That You Might Remember

From the beginning, Volkswagen Beetles have been charming and welcoming in their appearance. You might recall the classic 1968 Disney movie "The Love Bug," in which the friendly car that springs to life is a Beetle. The 2016 Beetle, however, represents a bold reimagining of that beloved vehicle. It's now more stylish than ever and more powerful to boot.

To start with, this Beetle boasts sleek wheel arch extensions, black stripes, shiny aluminum sills, honeycomb vent panels with fog lights, wheels that are made from an aluminum alloy, elegant side mirrors that are silver and black, fashionable graphics, and a rear spoiler that makes the car look like it's ready to hit top speeds. Especially appealing are the 2016 Beetle Dune's front and rear bumpers, which mix aluminum and matte black.

You can get this car in one of three chic hues. One option is Deep Black Pearl, and another is simply called Pure White. Both of those choices come with dash pad and door trims that are black. There are also Sandstorm Yellow Beetles, and they have yellow dash pad and door trims.

All in all, these Beetle Dunes resemble Baja Bugs, which were Volkswagen Beetles that people modified during the 1960s so that they could drive them off-road. Baja Bugs were especially common in California, and many motorists of a certain age have fond memories of those hardy vehicles.

Get Inside for a Thrilling Ride

The interior of this automobile is just as attractive as the exterior. For starters, the steering wheel is covered with leather. Not only is a leather steering wheel pleasing aesthetically, but it resists stains, and it's comfortable to hold whether the inside of your car is cold or hot. Plus, the seats are sports seats, which means that they offer back support. (And the orange stitching of those seats makes them look particularly sophisticated.)

Then there's the array of digital features that the 2016 Beetle Dune will give you, including the most recent incarnation of the MIB II Infotainment System, which comes with a reverse camera and a touchscreen. It allows you to use Bluetooth®, Apple devices, SD cards, and more in your car.

This Beetle Dune also lets you use all of the Volkswagen Car-Net® features, through which you can connect your smartphone to the automobile's touchscreen. Then you can control your phone and various apps using either your voice or controls that are positioned right in front of you. That way, you can listen to music, contact people, get directions, and perform a range of other tasks while you're driving, allowing you to focus on the road all the while.

Are you ever intimidated by the thought of parking your car, particularly on busy city streets or in crowded parking lots with narrow spaces? Well, Volkswagen's Park Distance Control can greatly alleviate those concerns. Its sensors, which you'll hardly be able to see, will stay on the lookout as you're parking and let you know how much room you have before you'll hit something.

If you opt for Volkswagen's Technology Package, your Beetle will be able to perform other impressive functions. For instance, it will have Volkswagen's Keyless Access and KESSY® systems, which can unlock and start your car automatically so long as you have your key in your hand, in one of your pockets or in your purse. That's a real convenience whenever you're in a hurry or outside on a freezing day; in those situations, you needn't waste time fumbling around in search of your key.

The Technology Package also boasts Climatronic®, a program that can keep the interior of your Beetle at the temperature that you select. Another winning component of this bundle is the Fender® Premium Audio System, a deluxe set of speakers that can play amazingly clear and realistic sounds.

You can buy the coupe version of the 2016 Beetle Dune by the end of March. Its convertible counterpart will be available by October. If this Beetle sounds enticing to you, contact or visit us at 3Birds Template. You can see it for yourself and go for a test drive, or in one of our other phenomenal vehicles.

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