1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Base 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Base is a Front-wheel drive Convertible. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 2.0L L4 SOHC 8 valves engine which outputs 115 hp @ 5400 rpm and is paired with 5 speed manual gearbox. The 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Base has cargo capacity of 222 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1225 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include None and None. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a It has as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 125 N.m of torque and a top speed of 178 km/h. The 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 10.7 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.8 seconds. Fuel consumption is 10.5 L/100km in the city and 7.6 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 25,230

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Volkswagen replaced the venerable Cabriolet with this Golf-based convertible in 1995. The difference between the Cabriolet and the Cabrio was enormous and welcome. The old Rabbit-based car hasn't been missed.

The Cabrio is good fun. For $ 18,500 you get a four-seat convertible with simple good looks, reasonably spry performance, and premium sound. Road feel is superb, and the thick four-spoke steering wheel falls readily to hand.

While the 2.0-liter motor is no barnstormer, it moves the Cabrio quick enough to squirt through traffic. A redesigned cylinder head means the Cabrio runs more quietly for 1997. At speed, the VW feels solid and sure; this is a car that will get you speeding tickets if you're not careful.

Handling is excellent, in the Volkswagen tradition. 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 1997, Volkswagen is making a few changes. Two trim levels are available; Base and Highline. Base models are decontented versions of last year's car, eschewing air conditioning, power windows, heated exterior mirrors, cruise control, and antilock brakes to attain a price thousands of dollars lower than the 1996 Cabrio. Highline is a carbon copy of the 1996 model, adding fog lights, alloy wheels, and leather interior trim to the standard equipment roster. Buyers who must have ABS are forced into buying the pricey Highline model, since the system is not available on Base models.

Yes, the Miata is more fun to drive, and Mustangs are more stylish, but the Cabrio is no longer the Barbie car it once was. It imparts a sense of class and sophistication, and at a starting price of $ 18,500, which includes a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, we think this Volkswagen should appeal to those more interested in style than speed.

1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Consumer Reviews