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VW Dune Buggy Confirmed for Geneva Motor Show

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Back in December, we talked about rumors of a Volkswagen Dune Buggy, but it’s now a reality. The German automaker confirmed that they will unveil the Meyers Manx-inspired VW Dune Buggy at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show this March. Of course, all eyes are on the Chicago Auto Show starting next week, but let’s take a peek at what to expect anyway.

VW Dune Buggy
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VW Dune Buggy in the Works

VW plans to build the off-roader on the MEB, modular electric platform. The MEB is also the basis for the underpinning of all future battery-powered cars from Volkswagen. Their MEB accommodates front, rear and all-wheel drive setups while providing an electric range of more than 300 miles per single charge.

Unlike the rest of the lineup, this buggy will be an open-top perfect for cruising the beach. Volkswagen released a teaser image which shows the classic styling cues with some modern updates. This includes oversized wheels, high fenders plus a freestanding windshield and included roll bar.

While we still don’t know if the VW Dune Buggy will ever see production, we are happy to hear that it will make an appearance. The e-buggy is a great example of the chassis flexibility that allows people to customize vehicles. It may even become the next great Beetle.

Future VW Lineup

VW plans to launch the MEB platform this year with their electric I.D. hatchback. After that, they have a crossover and minivan in the works as well. It’s part of Volkswagen’s $84 billion investment to battery-powered vehicles. Many of them will be manufactured right in the United States at the Chattanooga, Tennessee factory, beginning in 2022.

As you know, the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle was the last, but VW has hinted that there might be something similar on the MEB chassis in the future. One can hope. Only time will tell what’s in store for the future VW lineup.

Electric Volkswagen Dune Buggy Coming Soon

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After sharing that 2019 would be the final year of the Beetle, Volkswagen has laid another bombshell on us. They’ve reinvested their efforts into creating an electric Volkswagen Dune Buggy. It’s a Myers Manx-inspired vehicle and here’s what you want to know.

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Electric Volkswagen Dune Buggy

You might not know this, but VW has never produced its own dune buggy before. I know what your thinking; you’ve seen plenty of them. They were created from the Beetle chassis because the body was easy to remove, but Volkswagen was never the company behind them.

Now, Volkswagen wants in on the action and has decided it’s time to do it themselves. The new dune buggy would be based on their battery-powered platform that accommodates numerous body styles. It will be used for compact hatchbacks, a classic Microbus styled minivan and now the latest dune buggy creation.

Features on the VW Dune Buggy

Rumors circulated that the open-top dune buggy features oversized tires, a freestanding windshield plus a roll bar. Of course, we have to wait to actually see it to report more. If you remember, back in 2011, VW played around with the idea of creating a dune buggy. It was the gas-powered Buggy Up! Concept that never made it to market.

Of course, Volkswagen hinted at this idea all the way back to last year. Designers at VW said they wanted to bring back some type of open off-road vehicle that would allow consumers to have a good time. The VW dune buggy must be it.

2019 Volkswagen Lineup

There’s plenty to look forward to as we await more news of the dune buggy vehicle. In 2019, Volkswagen will continue to offer their Jetta and Passat models. They should fair well considering many other automakers have cut back the production of the car lineup.

In addition, it will be the final year of the Beetle. The Golf is also going strong and returns for another year. Aside from that, we expect a second-generation Tiguan crossover, a second year of the Atlas SUV and the new 2019 Arteon. Volkswagen has certainly diversified their automotive offerings, allowing there to be a car for just about anyone.

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