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Volkswagen Announces the End of its Classic Cabrio Convertible
in the U.S. -- The Best-selling European Convertible in its time
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.-After 23 years and more than 223,000 cars sold in the
United States alone, Volkswagen of America is saying good-bye to one of its
most stylish and classic models, the Volkswagen Cabrio. The last Cabrio for
the U.S. left the factory in Puebla, Mexico, this summer.
In its time, the Volkswagen Cabrio was the best-selling European
convertible sold in the U.S.
"For many people, the Volkswagen Cabrio has symbolized what our brand
represents," said Frank Maguire, Volkswagen of America's vice president
sales and marketing. "It has a timeless, classic design, great German
engineering, a fun attitude, and offers the best value of any European
convertible. It is a car that crossed all status borders. It was fun but
elegant at the same time."
In 1979, Volkswagen introduced Cabrio to the U.S. market as the Rabbit
Convertible. It succeeded the original Beetle Convertible that left the
market the same year. And now, in turn, the Cabrio is being replaced with
the 2003 New Beetle Convertible, which
will be officially introduced at the North American International Auto Show
in January 2003.
Fortunately, there are still some 2002 Cabrios left at Volkswagen
dealerships around the nation. They are offered in several trim levels,
including an abundantly equipped GLX ($22,300).
All Cabrios come with a wealth of standard equipment including
CFC-free air conditioning; a premium eight-speaker cassette stereo with CD
capability; a defoggable glass
rear window; four-wheel ABS brakes; an ignition key with separate radio
frequency remote transmitter; a leather-covered steering wheel; an
anti-theft alarm system with the Immobilizer key system; front side impact
airbags ; a pollen and dust filter; driver door-mounted power lock/unlock
switches with central locking system, and much more.
Cabrios are powered by a 2.0-liter, SOHC, four-cylinder engine that produces
115 horsepower at 5,200 revolutions per minute; more importantly, its
maximum torque of 122 ft. lbs. is realized at just 2,600 rpm. Mated to both
engines is a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional
four-speed automatic.
Volkswagen Cabrios use a fixed, integrated roll bar that provides
protection in a rollover but also permits secure anchorage for its advanced
supplemental restraint system. In addition to front driver and passenger
airbags, the Cabrio uses a seat belt tensioning system that tightens and
optimally positions all outboard belts within milliseconds of a severe
crash.
The Cabrio utilizes standard side airbags for front seat occupants.
This system is integrated into the front seats so no matter where the front
occupant adjusts his or her seat position, the airbag maintains its
protective relationship.
Standard on the Cabrio is a comprehensive warranty plan. Volkswagen's
Protection Plus now includes a four-year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper
warranty. The warranty covers
wear-and-tear items and adjustments during the initial 12 months or 12,000
miles of ownership. In addition, Volkswagen offers a fully transferable
limited powertrain warranty that covers five years or 60,000 miles,
including 24-hour roadside assistance program. Now, with the fully
galvanized Cabrio, the Protection Plus package includes an outstanding
limited corrosion warranty of six years with no mileage restrictions.
in the U.S. -- The Best-selling European Convertible in its time
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.-After 23 years and more than 223,000 cars sold in the
United States alone, Volkswagen of America is saying good-bye to one of its
most stylish and classic models, the Volkswagen Cabrio. The last Cabrio for
the U.S. left the factory in Puebla, Mexico, this summer.
In its time, the Volkswagen Cabrio was the best-selling European
convertible sold in the U.S.
"For many people, the Volkswagen Cabrio has symbolized what our brand
represents," said Frank Maguire, Volkswagen of America's vice president
sales and marketing. "It has a timeless, classic design, great German
engineering, a fun attitude, and offers the best value of any European
convertible. It is a car that crossed all status borders. It was fun but
elegant at the same time."
In 1979, Volkswagen introduced Cabrio to the U.S. market as the Rabbit
Convertible. It succeeded the original Beetle Convertible that left the
market the same year. And now, in turn, the Cabrio is being replaced with
the 2003 New Beetle Convertible, which
will be officially introduced at the North American International Auto Show
in January 2003.
Fortunately, there are still some 2002 Cabrios left at Volkswagen
dealerships around the nation. They are offered in several trim levels,
including an abundantly equipped GLX ($22,300).
All Cabrios come with a wealth of standard equipment including
CFC-free air conditioning; a premium eight-speaker cassette stereo with CD
capability; a defoggable glass
rear window; four-wheel ABS brakes; an ignition key with separate radio
frequency remote transmitter; a leather-covered steering wheel; an
anti-theft alarm system with the Immobilizer key system; front side impact
airbags ; a pollen and dust filter; driver door-mounted power lock/unlock
switches with central locking system, and much more.
Cabrios are powered by a 2.0-liter, SOHC, four-cylinder engine that produces
115 horsepower at 5,200 revolutions per minute; more importantly, its
maximum torque of 122 ft. lbs. is realized at just 2,600 rpm. Mated to both
engines is a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional
four-speed automatic.
Volkswagen Cabrios use a fixed, integrated roll bar that provides
protection in a rollover but also permits secure anchorage for its advanced
supplemental restraint system. In addition to front driver and passenger
airbags, the Cabrio uses a seat belt tensioning system that tightens and
optimally positions all outboard belts within milliseconds of a severe
crash.
The Cabrio utilizes standard side airbags for front seat occupants.
This system is integrated into the front seats so no matter where the front
occupant adjusts his or her seat position, the airbag maintains its
protective relationship.
Standard on the Cabrio is a comprehensive warranty plan. Volkswagen's
Protection Plus now includes a four-year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper
warranty. The warranty covers
wear-and-tear items and adjustments during the initial 12 months or 12,000
miles of ownership. In addition, Volkswagen offers a fully transferable
limited powertrain warranty that covers five years or 60,000 miles,
including 24-hour roadside assistance program. Now, with the fully
galvanized Cabrio, the Protection Plus package includes an outstanding
limited corrosion warranty of six years with no mileage restrictions.
