The original Volkswagen Beatle could be considered the most iconic car in the history of poppies. Although its modern version of those can not be called. However, as part of measures to eliminate the consequences of the diesel scandal, Volkswagen focuses on electric vehicles. And this unexpected way could return Beetle to its origins.

It is planned that the next Volkswagen Beetle should be not only an electric but also equipped with a rear drive. Also, its "motor" will be installed from the rear, like the original Beetle with an air-cooled engine. This news was reported by the chairman of VW Herbert Dies.

Dies denies making a final decision regarding the release of the subsequent Beetle. However, it assumes that any direct replacement of the current model will be electric. "If we wanted to change the Beatle, its electric version would be much better than the current one and much closer to its history, t. would have a rear-wheel drive, "he adds..

Dies says that the MEB platform provides the ideal basis for creating impressive concepts: "With the use of electric power plants, we have great opportunities. The resulting modifications will be effective, thanks to the use of a very flexible platform. We can create good options with the rear, front and all-wheel drive ».

Recently, Volkswagen has been producing such new electrical concepts as the retro-minibus ID Buzz (the launch of its production was confirmed!), Which uses batteries installed in the floor and electric motors on each axis. In the coming years, VW plans to launch on this platform several new electric vehicles. Thus, theoretically, any new electric Beetle could be rear-wheel drive, as before.

Although it's too early to talk about the future of the Beetle, it's good and believable news. As Dies notes, the biggest potential of electric vehicles is that they allow using innovative variants of assembly and design. When you do not need to worry about where to install a large internal combustion engine - you have unlimited freedom in designing and designing a car.

This technology would also allow the Beatle to return to its previous form. Although the production of the original car ended in 2003, by that time it was replaced by a modern front-wheel drive New Beetle based Golf. This car boasted an excellent design, but had nothing to do with its prototype. Beetle third generation, released in 2011, also did not strike the imagination. In accordance with the test drive from AutoMoto. ua it is able to accelerate to a hundred for 8.

38 seconds - a figure which is shown by some heavier, full-size sedans. But adding electricity and transferring power to the right wheels can help make the car much more fun.

The reaction of motorists to the minibus ID Buzz was generally positive, so in the future one should expect a presentation of the concept of the electric Beetle. Moreover, Volkswagen Beatle will get a chance to become demanded again, and not just a car that keeps afloat thanks to its charming retro-glare and a few other trifles.