Custom Beetle “Pickup” – Smyth Kit Conversion Explained

Описание: What if the Volkswagen Beetle had a pickup bed?

Its charming front-end meets a truck bed—but spoiler: Volkswagen has no plans to build a Beetle-based pickup. These images and videos circulating online are AI-generated or results of aftermarket kit builds, not factory vehicles .

That said, one company—Smyth Kit Cars—offers UTE kits that allow enthusiasts to transform a New Beetle or Jetta into a retro-styled pickup, creating unique conversions commonly seen on car forums and Reddit threads .

In this video, you'll see:

A breakdown of viral AI renderings vs real conversion builds

How the Smyth Beetle UTE kit works and what you can expect from it

Commentary from Reddit users:



Why Volkswagen executives have called Beetle revivals unlikely, dismissing them as “not a priority”


While nostalgia drives interest, this pursuit remains fan-built rather than factory-produced.

Enjoy this dive into the creative—and viral—world of Beetle pickups, and why the internet continues dreaming of one.

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