Milivié 1 is a modern take on the classic VW Beetle 

Updated Jun 21, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

It comes with a hefty price tag though. 

Many people are quite fond of the original Volkswagen Beetle. This is true to the point that German company Milivié has recently announced that it is making the Milivié 1, a modern take on the classic Beetle which even runs on an air-cooled powertrain just like its inspiration. 

A picture of the Milivié 1 on a driveway

The Milivié 1

Limited to just 22 units, the Milivié 1, as we’ve said, takes direct inspiration from the old Beetle that was initially rolled out all the way back in 1938. It is limited to 22 units, as a nod to the original model’s 22 million total units sold. 

As a modern take on the classic design though, it incorporates a more aerodynamic body shape. It also takes into consideration the design elements of numerous old Porsche models. That of course is fitting since Porsche and Volkswagen do have an intertwined history. 

For instance, it comes with the rear fenders from the Porsche 956, the exhaust tips from the 935, and so on and so forth. The donor car for the Milivié 1 itself though, is the classic 1303 Beetle Model. The said car also incorporates LED lighting all around, and it rides on a set of 19-inch alloy wheels. 

Inside, the interior is likewise a retro-modern affair. The curves and shapes found in its interior are still reminiscent of the old model, but like the exterior, there are plenty of modern touches.  

For instance, it comes with wireless smartphone charging, two 12.3-inch screens, a total of nine audio speakers, a climate control system, etc. All four of its seats are heated bucket-type seats which are made using a carbon fiber honeycomb structure.  

A picture of the side of the The Milivié 1

The Milivié 1 from the side

Under the hood of the Milivié 1 is a 2.3-liter flat-four engine. Interestingly, this mill uses carburetors, and its block is based on the original Type 1 Beetle’s own flat-four. The said engine is then paired with a ZF 4HP four-speed automatic gearbox sending power to the car’s rear wheels. For now, the German company is yet to share the Milivié 1’s output figures. 

Price-wise, the Milivié 1 starts at €570,000, which is around Php 32.5 million at current exchange rates, and so it’s not exactly affordable like the original “People’s car.” Deliveries for the Milivié 1 will then start in 2023. 

Do you like how the Milivié 1 looks? If you want to see more interesting car releases from car makers from around the world, keep it here on the Philippines’ largest automotive portal.  

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The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most iconic vehicles that transcended generations and influenced an entire industry throughout the past decades. At 81 years in production, it is the longest-running and most manufactured vehicle of a single platform ever created. It broke records with more than 21.5 million units sold worldwide among its three-generation models. Known as the People’s Car, the bug stood the test of time and will always remain a classic icon. Offered locally is the 21st Century Beetle which was revamped by Volkswagen Philippines as the Beetle Club Edition. It is powered by a 1.4-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve TSI inline-4 gasoline engine paired with a DSG dual-clutch gearbox.

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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