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Volkswagen showed off four new Beetle concepts at the 2015 New York International Auto Show. The company says all of them "pay homage to the Beetle's past while providing a glimpse at a possible future direction."

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“There is growing demand for a pink Beetle at Volkswagen dealers—especially in the U.S., but also in China. Volkswagen will be assessing public reaction to the Beetle Pink Color Edition and a limited edition is possible if that reaction is positive. Volkswagen is showing the concept car as a coupe, but it could also be built as a convertible,” reads a statement.

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Beetle Pink Color Edition

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“Volkswagen is showing the first ever droptop version in this style with the Beetle Convertible Denim. The car in New York is powered by a 170-horsepower 1.8-liter TSI® engine,” reads a statement. “Other custom features include a brushed matt aluminum dashpad, door shoulder panels that are painted in the exterior color, contrasting blue door armrests, light ceramique stitching on the steering wheel and shift lever, and a front center armrest that has contrasting stitching and blue fabric.”

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Beetle Convertible Denim concept

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“Today's Beetle differs conceptually from the New Beetle, having a lower roof and longer hood to give sportier lines, even though its silhouette features the iconic graphic of three semi-circles for the front and rear fenders and the roof. The Beetle R-Line concept, powered by a 217-hp 2.0-liter TSI engine, takes this further and makes an extremely sporty statement,” reads the release. “The Beetle R-Line concept is finished in Oryx White Pearl effect paint and has a customized exterior featuring aggressive bumpers that have large air vents at the front and wrap-around high-gloss black moldings that extend down the sides of the car.”

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Beetle R-Line concept

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“The Beetle Convertible Wave is designed to enjoy the summer, whether in the Hamptons or in Santa Monica. This particular convertible is painted in Habanero Orange Metallic, a spicy color that is offset by bright Tornado 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and chromed door mirrors,” reads a statement.

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Convertible Wave

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Four new Beetle concepts

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Four new Beetle concepts

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