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It is common to find buyers of the Volkswagen Cabrio enthusiastic about their purchase. The Cabrio has been one of the premier vehicles of the Volkswagen line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2001 model is no exception. The Volkswagen Cabrio falls into the convertible for the family category. The Cabrio inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Volkswagens year after year

Volkswagen Cabrio Engine Specs

The restyled Cabrio GL is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2000 version.

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.

The fuel system for the 2001 Cabrio is a traditional Bosch Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 13.70 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Cabrio GL are 66.70 inches wide by 160.40 inches long. It sits 56.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 97.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

A powertrain guarantee 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 listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $19,600, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,947. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

MPG Ratings

The Cabrio GL received a miles-per-gallon rating of 22 - 24 in-city driving and 28 - 31 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

In 2000 and 2001 the Cabrio GL was availble in the exterior colors of 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.

We Think…

The 2000 model began the promise of the Volkswagen Cabrio. The 2001 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Volkswagen hopes that the Cabrio GL will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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