Volkswagen's new Beetle is to cost from under €20,000 when the car goes on sale in January 2012.
The new car will come in three trim levels, Beetle, Design and Sport and will be available with a choice of 105hp 1.2-litre TSi petrol, 160hp 1.4 TSi and 105hp 1.6-litre TDi diesel.
All models will be in either Band A or B. The 2.0-litre 200hp version will not be available in the Irish market initially.