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VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« on: February 23, 2011, 05:07:16 pm »


In its presentation of the new Golf Cabriolet at the 81st Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen is writing a new chapter of a global success story. The four-seater has an innovative soft top with an electro-hydraulic drive that opens the Golf’s top in just 9.5 seconds.

The new Volkswagen’s styling follows that of its hard-top three-door counterpart, but it shows a high level of independence with a new rear section, lower profile roof line and more swept-back angle of its front windscreen frame. The convertible’s image is especially dynamic when ordered with optional bi-xenon headlights. Always a standard feature: the LED rear lights like those of the GTI. Other standard safety features offering peace of mind are the automatically deploying roll-over bar, front airbags, side head/thorax airbags, knee airbag for the driver and ESP.

The new Golf is one of the quietest convertibles today. Its soothing quietness is attributable to the new soft top that was optimised in specific ways. It also has a standard hydraulic drive that opens the Golf’s top extremely quickly. The top can also be opened or closed during driving at speeds of up to 30 km/h.

Ideal for cruising with a convertible are the six turbocharged direct-injection engines whose power outputs range from 77 kW / 105 PS to 155 kW / 210 PS. Four of the petrol engines (TSI) and one diesel (TDI) are available with the DSG dual-clutch gearbox; while three of the engines are available with energy-saving BlueMotion Technology. Just how efficiently the new Golf Cabriolet handles fuel is illustrated by the 1.6 TDI with 105 PS and BlueMotion Technology: It only consumes 4.4 l/100 km (equivalent to 117 g/km CO2).

In Germany, advance sales begin tomorrow with prices starting at 23.625,- Euros. Essentially, all of the features offered in the classic, hard top Golf are also available in the new Golf Cabriolet. The only feature that will definitely not be offered is a sunroof …


















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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2011, 05:08:59 pm »
I see a striking resemblance to an A3 Cab.

Not my cuppa.
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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2011, 05:10:41 pm »
I was just baout to post that, distinct new back end, errgghh no thats just the body panels off of an A3 cab!

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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2011, 05:26:26 pm »
Can I have the 1 with the extra chicks.  :evilgrin:

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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2011, 05:28:07 pm »
Defo one for the ladies. Personally don't think it looks as good as the eos.

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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2011, 05:30:00 pm »
I see a striking resemblance to an A3 Cab.

Not my cuppa.

^^ +1  :sick:


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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2011, 05:30:39 pm »
You can see that being popular with posh MILF in trendy post code areas of the smoke

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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2011, 05:31:45 pm »
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Not my cuppa either - With or without the chicks.


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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2011, 06:01:52 pm »
Would far prefer an Eos.

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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2011, 06:25:40 pm »
indeed looks wise i dont think VW have set the world on fire, i much prefer the EOS too  :innocent: (obviously owning one makes me a tad biased  :laugh:)

shame they didnt put the concept R into production  :sad1:


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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2011, 06:34:55 pm »
That's nasty  :sick: :sick:

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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2011, 06:48:18 pm »
Sorry bit off topic but have you noticed the new splash screen for the RNS510? the new upcoming D version.

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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2011, 06:50:25 pm »

shame they didnt put the concept R into production  :sad1:



....Too right! That looks soooo much better (sportier) than the extremely mundane Golf Cabriolet. I so much prefer the Eos too and I don't like open tops unless machines like the AC Cobra etc.


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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2011, 07:06:56 pm »
No doubt thats worth over 20k and it has a cheap and very nasty looking hood.

Mechanical metal top would of been a lot better :sad1:

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Re: VW unveils new Golf Cabriolet
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2011, 06:31:07 pm »
The concept looks so much better than the cab.

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