2012 volkswagen beetle

Sure, the new 2012 VW Beetle is trying to drop its feminine persona with new "manly" features, but the truth of the matter is, I'd still drive it. Of course, I'm already a VW fan — I've owned two VW GTIs in my lifetime — and now that the new VW Beetle is stocked with some new tech and comes with an all new style, I'm even more excited to take one for a test drive. There's no price listed on the latest bug just yet, but here are a few reasons why I, and other ladies, should still consider driving this so-called "masculine" car.

• Its retro look — While the sporty style of the new Beetle takes a big departure from the original models (and looks very similar to the 1965 Porsche design), it still keeps its vintage feel. The slim lines and cool colors are totally mod chic, which can be very appealing to members of both sexes.
• Its modern amenities — The new Beetle has ditched the flower vase (who used that thing, anyway?), and instead comes stocked with Bluetooth, satellite, keyless entry, a touchscreen radio and navigation systems, and ambient lighting to set the mood. What woman doesn't want mood lighting?
• The massive sunroof — Other than the tech options, the thing that appeals to me the most is the panoramic tilting and sliding sunroof. Boasting 90 percent more light and viewing area, the sunroof also reflects 99 percent of UV radiation. It's like getting the benefits of a convertible without all the hassle of the soft top!
• Clean fuel efficiency — The new Beetle comes in two engine options, one of which is the TDI Clean , which is said to get up to 44-mpg highway miles. With gas prices these days, you really can't beat that unless you switch to an electric hybrid. Spending less money on gas? That's something both men and women can appreciate.

The new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has arrived. And all those female audience members who won one on Oprah's Favorite Things may be disappointed — if you believe the brand's head of design, anyway. "Masculine" is the word being hit over our head to describe the Beetle's new design, but what does that mean? If you're curious about what the company is really saying in its descriptions of the new Beetle's features, don't worry, I've decoded them for you!

It's a "dynamic, sportier, more masculine car."
That means: Listless ladies, this car isn't for you. It's for doing sporty things, like driving your husband and his friends to baseball games.

It's longer and wider than its predecessor.
That means: It has a bigger penis than that sissy previous model.

It features a high roof, or "cathedral ceiling."
That means: Macho guys are big and tall, and this car will fit them.

The "chrome-accented bar" emphasizes how long it is.
That means: It's like a motorcycle, and don't forget it has a big penis.

The flower vase is gone: "More power, less flower."
That means: Guys are too busy driving fast to stop and smell the roses. Also, they'd never remember to replace the flowers, so the car would permanently smell like rotten flowers.

It has bigger wheels.
That means: This car's got balls, and they're bigger than that other guy's car's.