SEMA 2012: Shedding That "Chick Car" Feeling - The VW Beetle & Fiat 500

Whether you subscribe to this belief or not, the Volkswagen Beetle and Fiat 500 are arguably "chick cars." Now, one could look at the demographics of the typical driver and conclude this OR you could simply just look at the vehicle's styling.

The Beetle, while it's been firmed up in this generation product, appears to still appear a bit rounded and -- frankly -- goofy.

The 500 is literally an urban accessory that frequents the streets of the high fashion districts of New York's SoHo and Meatpacking District.

But at the 2012 SEMA Show, some aftermarket tuners and Chrysler's MOPAR decided to spiff them up a bit and inject some testosterone into their DNA.

After seeing what's possible, WHICH tuned vehicle would YOU prefer?


The 2012 SEMA Show Gallery and coverage is sponsored by Lexus

Official 2012 SEMA Show Photo Gallery