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Volkswagen, meaning “people’s car” was the name given to the vehicle, a name that relates to its affordability that came from the idea of a renowned person, German Nazi’s leader Adolf Hitler in his desire to have a car developed that would be affordable for the mass. Its first design was inspired by the Tatra cars and of course its designer Ferdinand Porsche.
Back from the beginning of Volkswagen’s existence, Beetle was the identity of the brand. After years of developments, the vehicle evolved into several models. In 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio emerged in the VW lineup as replacement of the old Rabbit-based Cabriolet. This car was based on Golf hatchback and Jetta sedan front drives that came in the mid ‘90s.
As basic and necessary move in innovating automobiles, Cabrio received several changes, some for modifications and others for refining. After the first year of Cabrio in the market, daytime running light became standard along with the appearance of new dashboard switch intended for the use of its standard central locking system. The GLS model and power convertible top that took over the so called “value-leader” base model Highline. Then there came GLX, the new platform to join the league in 2001. Several features were still changed and removed, so as addition of others in the Volkswagen Cabrio edition that was released before it was finally cut off the production in favor of the Beetle Convertible.
Within 1995 to 2002, Volkswagen came upon modifying the Cabrio. Among the highlights is the appearance of dual air bags and antilock brakes which were standard. The soft top was then made to be opened manually. A defogger was added to the glass rear window. And to ensure capacity of providing safer ride, a roll bar was included for improved structural rigidity while serving as mounting points of the height-adjustable manual front seatbelts. As you would have noticed, there’s never any change when it comes to its powertrain, for Volkswagen Cabrio used only the 115 horsepower generating 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine which is being coupled by either standard 5-speed manual transmission or the optional electronic 4-speed automatic transaxle. Apparently, there’s not much transformation in its prowess.
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