June 4th, 2009 | 
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Buyers of the Volkswagen Cabrio are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Cabrio has been one of the premier vehicles of the Volkswagen line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1997 model is no exception. The Volkswagen Cabrio falls into the convertible for the family category. People who purchase the Cabrio have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Performance
The Cabrio High Line 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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Cabrio has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The 1997 Cabrio’s normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 14.50 gallons.
Cabrio High Line Statistics
The Cabrio is 160.40 inches long, 66.70 inches wide, and 56.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 97.40 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Cabrio is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $17,925, with an invoice cost of $16,244. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1997 Cabrio gets 29 - 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 - 24 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.
In 1996 and 1997 the Cabrio High Line was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.
In Summary
The 1996 model began the promise of the Volkswagen Cabrio. The 1997 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 High Line will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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