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The last hurrah of the Volkswagen Beetle

After nearly seven decades, the Beetle is going away. Take a look at the handsome Final Edition.

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Meet the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition. Yes, it's the end of the new Beetle.

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Final Edition models get their own special colors reminiscent of vintage hues, like the Stonewashed Blue pictured here.

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Also on hand are these nifty 18-inch wheels.

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If the Final Edition isn't your jam, the Beetle is still offered in S and SE guises.

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All 2019 Beetles are powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged I4 engine, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

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The turbo engine pushes out 174 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. That's not a crazy amount of power, but it's adequate motivation for zipping through traffic.

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If you're looking for other driving aids, however, you're out of luck. Given the car's age, it doesn't get any modern tech like adaptive cruise control or lane-keeping assist.

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However, blind-spot monitoring is standard, helping to mitigate that canvas expanse over your shoulder when the top is up. 

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Even with the top back, wind buffeting is kept to a minimum. It's quiet enough to have a phone conversation using Bluetooth.

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The 2019 Beetle Final Edition starts at $27,295, not including $895 for destination. Keep scrolling for more photos.

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