2001 Volkswagen Cabrio: Overview
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- MSRP: $19,600 -$23,175
- Invoice: $17,974 -$21,264
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Pros
- Steering/handling
Cons
- Cargo room
- Rear visibility
- Rear-seat entry/exit
Vehicle Highlights
Based on VW's previous Jetta/Golf design, this 4-seat convertible comes in GL, GLS, and GLX models. All have a 2.0-liter 4-cyl engine, ABS, front side airbags, air conditioning, and alarm, plus glass rear window with electric defroster. GLX has a standard power top. Cabrio will continue on 1994-1998 Jetta/Golf platform until at least 2003.
COMPETITION
The current Honda Prelude has been around for a few years but it has plenty of power, excellent road manners, and gets reasonable fuel economy. If Prelude is a little too expensive, take a look at our other Best Buy the Volkswagen New Beetle. It offers interesting styling and a nice mix of comfort, performance, and economy.
If raw performance is what you are after we Recommend the Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, and Pontiac Firebird. Not as pleasant to live with on a daily basis, these cars offer a lot of bang for your buck. New last year, the fun-to-drive Toyota Celica also earns the Recommended nod with its reputation for reliability.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | GL/GLS/GLX, auto. Rating | Sporty performance Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 3 | 5.7 |
| Fuel Economy | 7 | 6.1 |
| Ride Quality | 5 | 3.5 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 5 | 6.8 |
| Quietness | 4 | 3.2 |
| Controls | 5 | 5.6 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 5 | 4.3 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 3 | 1.5 |
| Cargo Room | 1 | 3 |
| Value within Class | 5 | 4.6 |
| Total Score: | 43 | 44.3 |
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