2002 Volkswagen Cabrio - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 9 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2002 volkswagen cabrio Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Despite its 122 pound-feet of torque, this inline four is no barnstormer and will feel downright sluggish underfoot if mated to the automatic. Nonetheless, the latest Cabrio is a solid, refined and comfortable ride, whether cruising at highway speeds or clipping apexes on your favorite mountain road. Capable underpinnings include MacPherson struts and an antiroll bar that controls front-end movement, while Volkswagen's own "independent track-correcting torsion-beam rear axle" keeps the Cabrio's hindquarters in line. This suspension is complemented by a perfectly weighted, power-assisted... |
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1995 Volkswagen Cabrio Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...a track-correcting rear axle, wider tires and larger wheels, heavy-footed drivers can take this thing into tight corners like there's no tomorrow and come out the other si de. A lot of work has been done for those mainly interested in the pleasure of motoring in the fresh air. The cockpit is state of the art with a center console that divides the front bucket seats, a tachometer and newly shaped switches and controls that are conveniently located and easy to use. The top, which is designed for all weather conditions, is manually operated. However, it converts easily via two quick-release... |
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2002 Volkswagen Cabrio Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The manual folding top is easy to raise and lower, so power operation isn?t essential. Visibility becomes an issue, though. Because the fabric stacks so high when lowered, both the manual and power tops create a rear blind spot when the top is down. Under the Hood Borrowed from the basic Golf and Jetta, the Cabrio?s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces 115 hp. A five-speed-manual gearbox is standard, and a four-speed-automatic transmission is optional. Side-impact airbags and antilock brakes are standard. Driving Impressions Joyful is the best word to describe the sensation of piloting a... |
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1995 Volkswagen Cabrio Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The two just didn't want to mate and it meant sitting around jiggling the key back and forth, fore and aft, up and down. The Cabrio starts at $19,975. Standard equipment includes power locks/windows/mirrors; glass rear window with defroster; tinted glass; power steering; 14-inch, all-season tires; body-colored grille and bumpers; folding rear seat backs; cruise control; vanity mirors; anti-theft alarm; fully independent suspension; AM-FM stereo with eight speakers; d igital clock; trip odometer; adjustable steering column; dual cupholders; and a layer of coated vinyl on the convertible to... |
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2002 Volkswagen Cabrio OverviewSource: CarGurus...the mid-level GLS and the high-end GLX --- all powered by a 2.0-liter, 115-hp engine linked to a five-speed manual overdrive transmission. A four-speed automatic transmission was available as an option for all three packages.Standard features for the GL package included air conditioning, power door locks, anti-lock brakes, a manually operated drop top, an AM/FM/cassette stereo system, daytime running lights, and front and side airbags. The GLS added power windows, cruise control, and heated seats, while the top-of-the-line GLX added a power convertible top, leather seats, foglights, and new... |
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1995 Volkswagen Cabrio Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...After you unlatch the top from the windshield frame, you simply fold it back into a storage area behind the rear seats. A vinyl tonneau cover can be quickly snapped into place to hide the top, and it gives the car a smooth, streamlined appearance. With the top down, you expose the Cabrio's built-in black roll bar. I like the way the roll bar looks, and I like the added measure of safety it provides. Should the car roll over in an accident, the bar will prevent the driver from being crushed by the weight of the car. Speaking of safety, dual air bags also are standard. Inside, the attractive... |
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1995 volkswagen cabrio Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Published: 10/02/1995 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1995: Dual airbags, ABS and 115-horsepower engine are standard on this Golf derivative. Manual top only... |
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1996 Volkswagen Cabrio Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Like most compact- class convertibles, the Cabrio is a four-seater. Offering 82 cubic feet of interior space, there is about 10 more inches of leg room in the front than in the rear. The Cabrio has front-wheel drive, with a 2.0-liter (121- cubic-inche), single-overhead-cam, four-cylinder engine under the hood. The transmission is a five-speed manual which makes the Cabrio a driver's car. There's also an optional four-speed automatic transmission available with adaptive technology that adjusts shift patterns to your driving style. VW has been making this motor for what seems like forever... |
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1996 volkswagen cabrio Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...The chassis and suspension communicate clearly with the driver, and the Cabrio's seats are comfortable and multi-adjustable. The basket handle rollbar remains intact on the Cabrio, but the top stows much more neatly than it ever did on the Cabriolet. And a stout top it is, sporting six layers and latching tightly to the windshield header. The glass rear window is thoughtfully equipped with a defroster, making the Cabrio a true four seasons car. For 1996, Volkswagen is making few changes. Daytime running lights have been added, and side moldings are now body color. Central locking and... |
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