Do you know the current New Beetle? The cute Wolfsburg model with a friendly and cartoon-like style that revived the 1938 version…? Yes? Well, forget it because Volkswagen’s got some big changes on its mind for the next little beetle, which will be far less playful the today’s model.

The aim is to increase sales on the current model (which haven’t been entirely satisfactory) by developing a more sporty image and masculine lines. In fact, it’s the male public, generally disinterested in the series, that VW has in its sights.

The new-New Beetle will be on the market in 2010 and will look like a semi-coupè. As revealed by a VW internal source to AutoExpress, the body work will be cleaner and more decisive, and unlike the Mini, the current model and new model will be different from each other.

Despite the increased sports look, the next generation should have more space for passengers and luggage. The technical base will be the new Golf VI and, like the current model, a cabriolet version is also planned.

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