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From the old forum. 
Heard on the VW Alpha Drivers Webcast w/ Len Hunt and a couple of other guys on Sept. 7th.
I don't have the exact quote, but it was in response to a question sent in. Person asked (paraphrasing), "Will VW do something similar to the Alpha Driver program for models in development, so that the customers can have input during the design process?"
Len Hunt's response (again, paraphrasing), "That's a very good question, and we're actually planning something like this. Keep your eyes peeled, because sometime soon we will be asking your thoughts on a brand-new New Beetle model. You may have seen it at the Detroit auto show. It's called the Ragster, and you'll be able to give us input on the car as we consider it for production."
So, yes, the Ragster has a chance of production. Dunno when, but it's being discussed.
Heard on the VW Alpha Drivers Webcast w/ Len Hunt and a couple of other guys on Sept. 7th.
I don't have the exact quote, but it was in response to a question sent in. Person asked (paraphrasing), "Will VW do something similar to the Alpha Driver program for models in development, so that the customers can have input during the design process?"
Len Hunt's response (again, paraphrasing), "That's a very good question, and we're actually planning something like this. Keep your eyes peeled, because sometime soon we will be asking your thoughts on a brand-new New Beetle model. You may have seen it at the Detroit auto show. It's called the Ragster, and you'll be able to give us input on the car as we consider it for production."
So, yes, the Ragster has a chance of production. Dunno when, but it's being discussed.