LAs Best The entry model offers a four-cylinder petrol engine with 55 kW / 75 hp. The next stage is a 1.6-litre petrol engine generating 75 kW / 102 hp. And the most powerful petrol engine is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder with 85 kW / 115 hp. Just after the debut of the Cabriolet comes the economical, high-torque four-cylinder turbo diesel: This 1.9-litre engine with pump-jet direct injection generates 74 kW / 100 hp. All engines fulfil the strict EU 4 exhaust emission standards.
A manual five-speed gearbox is offered with all engines. In addition, Volkswagen is offering a new six-speed automatic gearbox with Tiptronic function — one of a kind in its segment — as an option for the 2.0-litre petrol engine.
Cabriolet-specific technical highlights include the design and actuation of the fabric-covered convertible top. As before in the case of the Beetle Cabriolet, the so-called soft top comes to rest in the area of the imaginary C-pillar when opened. This calls the historic Cabriolet to mind. However, the height of the folded convertible top has been considerably reduced thanks to especially lavish Z-folding.
In order to open it, the convertible top is released by means of a one-hand control in the front area of the roof. It can then be folded into its resting position. If the optional electro-hydraulic system is installed, the convertible top can be opened and closed in a mere 13 seconds at the push of a button. A continuous trim strip forms the especially refined transition between the lower edge of the convertible top or windows and the body line.
The automatic roll-over protection system has been harmoniously integrated into the open Cabriolet's silhouette. The system is located behind the rear seat backrest. A roll-over and crash sensor determines the possible risk of the vehicle's rolling over, and actuates the protection system. In this case, two supporting profiles shoot up within 0.25 seconds and secure the passenger compartment together with a reinforced windscreen frame.
The passive safety elements, which include effective front and side airbags and energy-absorbing side panelling specially-designed for the Cabriolet, are supplemented by proven active safety mechanisms. The New Beetle Cabriolet thus comes standard with side airbags, ABS and ESP.
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