Volkswagen Beetle Dune Under Consideration for Production

Did you forget about the Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept that debuted earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show?

The German automaker has released a new batch of photos as the company continues to mull over producing the Beetle Dune. The beach-ready compact is based on the Beetle Turbo with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder providing 210 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. But what makes the Beetle Dune unique is that the German automaker raised its ride height by two inches and outfitted it with 19-inch wheels, a rear-mounted ski/snowboard rack and a fake skidplate up front.

Though the concept was in front-wheel drive form, a production Beetle Dune could benefit from all-wheel drive capability. It seems likely that Volkswagen wants to produce the Beetle Dune, mentioning in its release, “While it remains a concept car, everything about it is feasible – it is practically a production vehicle.”

Would you line up at your local Volkswagen dealership if the German automaker decided to produce its Beetle Dune?