May 25th, 2009 | 
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A lot has been said about the Volkswagen Cabrio for 2001. As Volkswagen’s entry in the convertible market the Cabrio (and in this case specically the GLS version) has maintained a good reputation. The 2-door Cabrio is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Volkswagen as a brand in general.
Volkswagen Cabrio Engine Specs
The Cabrio GLS is equipped with a Volkswagen 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Volkswagen.
The Cabrio uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Fuel is handled for the Cabrio is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 13.70-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Cabrio GLS are 66.70 inches wide by 160.40 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 97.40 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
A powertrain warranty is provided (100,000 miles/120 months), and a 24,000 mile, 24 month guarantee also comes with the Volkswagen Cabrio. This is standard for the price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,600 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,947. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2001 Cabrio gets 28 - 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 - 24 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.
The vehicle is available in Batik Blue Pearl with Black Vinyl Top, Black with Black Vinyl Top, Bright Green Pearl Metallic with Black Vinyl Top, Cool White with Black Vinyl Top, Cool White with White Vinyl Top, Desert Wind Metallic with Black Vinyl Top, and Tornado Red with Black Vinyl Top.
Conclusion
The 2001 model year was telling year for the Volkswagen Cabrio. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GLS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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