VW Beetle Coupe and Cabriolet

There are two versions of the Exclusive package available for buyers of the Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet, one based on the "Sport" equipment line and the other on the "Design" grade.

On the outside, the Exclusive editions are fitted with standard 18-inch inch alloy wheels with a polished surface, or optionally, with 19-inch rims available in white and black.

The interior of the Beetle models can be dressed in a choice of three different leather trims with diamond stitching: Pepper Beige, Amber Brown or pure Black.

Additional features included in the package are stainless steel door sills, a black dash panel, leather steering wheel, gearshift knob, handbrake lever and centre armrest with contrast stitching, front sport seats, bespoke mats, and door and side panels trimmed in what VW's describes as "leather look".

In Germany, the Exclusive edition series starts at €22,650 (equal to US$28,900) for the Design Coupe with a 1.2-liter TSI petrol. Full pricing follows below.

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Golf R Cabriolet

Golf R Cabriolet is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine putting out 270-horses and 350Nm (258.2 lb-ft) of peak torque from a low 2,500 rpm. The standard sprint to 100km/h (62mph) from standstill comes in less than 6.0 seconds while top speed is limited at 250km/h (155mph).

Volkswagen did not say if the Golf R Cabriolet is equipped with the hatchback’s all-wheel drive system or if power is transferred to the front wheels alone.


What the Cabriolet does get is a 25 mm lowered sport chassis along with a 17-inch brake system with internally ventilated discs at all wheels and blue painted high-performance brake callipers, and 19-inch “Talladega” alloy wheels wrapped in size 235 tires.

The car also features the Golf R’s aero kit with a new front bumper, side sills and a redesigned rear bumper housing two central tail pipes. Inside, there are bucket seats in dark blue carbon leather, combined with high-end Nappa leather in “Pure Grey”, plus carbon accents and sand-blasted aluminium door sill plates with black piano paint inlays.


For the time being, the Golf R Cabriolet remains a pure study, but we wouldn’t rule out the possibility of a production version in the near feature just yet.

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VW GTI Cabriolet Concept

The convertible is based on the standard Golf GTI with power coming from the same 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivering 210-horsepower and 280 Nm (207-lbs/ft) of peak torque at 1.800 rpm.


Volkswagen says the open-air model’s performance matches that of the closed-top GTI with a 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 7 seconds and a top speed of around 240km/h (149 mph).
Finished in a fire red “Firespark Metallic” color, the Golf GTI Cabriolet rides on a lowered suspension and black-silver 19-inch “Glendale” alloy wheels with 235 tires. The car’s appearance is more aggressive than the GTI hatchback thanks to the add-on aero parts designed in shiny black piano paint.

Volkswagen’s designers also made changes to the front bumper as the fog lights of the GTI gave way to air guides for ventilating the upgraded high-performance brake system that includes brake callipers painted in “Tornado Red” with black GTI logos. At the rear end, there’s a new diffuser with a honeycomb grille separating the redesign exhaust tail pipes.

The concept model’s interior features “Black Stripe” pattern accents and Nappa leather seats with red GTI logos in the head restraints, along with two-tone door inserts and aluminum sill plates. The red decorative seams on the leather-trimmed steering wheel and the trim of the gearshift and parking brake levers as well as on the seat belts complete the upgrades.


Even though VW says the Golf GTI Cabriolet is a pure concept for the time being, we see no reason why the company wouldn’t go ahead and build a production model in the very near future.

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Audi Q5 Cabriolet 2012

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VW Golf Cabriolet

Featuring a fully automatic soft top that retracts in 9 seconds and up to speeds of 30 km/h (18.6 mph), the Golf Cabriolet continues the tradition of its three predecessors, produced between 1979 and 2002 in over 680,000 units.



Unlike previous models, however, the new Golf Cabriolet has no visible roll bar which has been replaced by a rollover protection system that deploys in fractions of a second. Standard safety equipment also includes front and side curtain head/thorax airbags, a knee airbag for the driver and ESP.

With 250 liters of boot space when the top is down and a split folding rear bench, the Golf Cabriolet promises to be one of the most practical compact convertibles in the segment. The 4.25-meter long, 1.78-meter wide and 1.42-meter tall Golf Cabriolet will be sold in Europe in one equipment line, just like the Eos, Passat CC, Touareg and Phaeton. Customers can add various option packs (Performance, Design & Style, Comfort, Technology) and choose from 9 exterior colors, 9 upholstery styles and colors, plus 50 individual options.

Standard features include the fully automatic soft top, air conditioning, front seats with Easy Entry function, electric windows and interior accents in “Matt Chrome.” The car will be offered with a choice of six turbo direct-injection engines, four gasoline and two diesel units, with output ranging from 105 to 210 horsepower. The most fuel-efficient model is the Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI with 105HP and BlueMotion technology, which averages 4.4 liters/100 km (53.45 mpg). Sales will begin this summer with prices in Germany starting from €23.625 ($35,180).

VW Golf Cabriolet engines:

1.2 TSI – 77 kW / 105 HP (6-speed)
1.4 TSI – 90 kW / 122 HP (6-speed / 7-speed DSG)
1.4 TSI – 118 kW / 160 HP (6-speed / 7-speed DSG)
2.0 TSI – 155 kW / 210 HP (6-speed DSG)
1.6 TDI – 77 kW / 105 HP (5-speed)
2.0 TDI – 103 kW / 140 PS (6-speed / 6-speed DSG)

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