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Frequently you will find that buyers of the Volkswagen Cabrio are very excited about their new car. The Cabrio has held a place among the top of the Cabrio line of car for more than a decade. It is an important automobile, and the 2002 model is no different in that respect. The Volkswagen Cabrio comes under the heading of convertible models that are suitable for families.

Performance

The Cabrio GLX 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.

The fuel system for the 2002 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.

Cabrio GLX Statistics

The dimensions of the Cabrio GLX 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.

The standard warranty period for the Cabrio is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 60 months or 60,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $20,600, with an invoice cost of $18,856. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The Cabrio GLX received a miles-per-gallon rating of 23 - 24 in-city driving and 29 - 31 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In 2001 and 2002 the Cabrio GLX was availble in the exterior colors of Black with Beige Vinyl Top, Black with Black Cloth Top, Bright Green Pearl with Beige Vinyl Top, Bright Green Pearl with Black Cloth Top, Bright Green Pearl with Green Cloth Top, Cool White with Black Cloth Top, Cool White with White Vinyl Top, Marlin Blue Pearl with Beige Vinyl Top, Marlin Blue Pearl with Black Cloth Top, Marlin Blue Pearl with Blue Cloth Top, Reflex Silver Metallic with Black Cloth Top, Reflex Silver Metallic with Gray Cloth Top, Tornado Red with Beige Vinyl Top, and Tornado Red with Black Cloth Top. Additional options were made available by the factory.

In Summary

The 2002 model year was unsuccessful for the Volkswagen Cabrio. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GLX version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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