1995-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1995-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1995-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio.
Year to Year Changes
1996 Volkswagen Cabrio:
Daytime running lights became standard for 1996, and a new dashboard switch for the standard central locking system could lock or unlock both doors and the trunk.
1997 Volkswagen Cabrio:
For '97, two versions went on sale: a "value-leader" base model and a posh, lavishly equipped Highline.
1998 Volkswagen Cabrio:
Volkswagen replaces the Highline with the GLS model and adds a standard power convertible top. Also, optional on all models are seat-mounted front side airbags.
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio:
Cabrio got mildly revised front and rear fascias to go with redesigned dashboards, featuring new radio and climate controls. Instrumentation backlighting changed from white to blue.
2000 Volkswagen Cabrio:
Cabrios stuck with the platform of the 1994-98 Golf, which has been redesigned for '99. An in-dash CD player became optional, alarm systems were revised, and a dashboard light now illuminated when brakes needed servicing.
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio:
Cabrio added a plush GLX model for 2001. The new GLX included a power top, along with leather seats and alloy wheels.
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio:
For '02, heated front seats were standard on the GLS and GLX, the self-dimming rearview mirror gained an on/off switch, and silver Cabrios are available with a gray instead of a white top. VW's bumper-to-bumper warranty was now 4 years/50,000 mi. instead of 2/24,000, and the powertrain warranty was 5/60,000 instead of 10/100,000. No '03 models were produced as Cabrio was effectively replaced by the New Beetle Convertible.
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