2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

VW will present Golf Cabriolet model at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet is the two-door four-seater features a soft top with an electro-hydraulic drive that can be raised or lowered in only 9.5 seconds. The process can also be performed during driving at speeds of up to 30 km/h (19 mph).

The new car measures 4,215 mm in length, 1,424 mm in height and 1,779 mm in width, meaning its 208mm shorter than the Eos hardtop convertible. However, the two models share a 2,578 mm wheelbase, resulting in the same interior space for all four passengers. According to Volkswagen, with the roof down, the Cabriolet offers 250 litres of boot space.

2012 Golf Cabriolet featuring a unique rear section, lower profile roof line and more swept-back angle of its front windscreen frame. The new Golf Cabriolet gets a pop-up rollover protection system similar to the one found on its sister Audi model, the A3 Convertible. Minus the four-seat layout, the Cabriolet's interior is identical to Golf hatchback.

For Europe, 2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet offers a choice of six turbocharged direct-injection engines whose power outputs range from 105HP to 210HP. These include four petrols (1.2-litre TSI 105HP, 1.4-litre TSI 122HP, 1.4-liter TSI 160HP and 2.0-liter TSI 210HP), and two diesels (1.6-liter TDI 105HP and 2.0-liter TDI 140HP).

The most fuel efficient version is the 1.6 TDI with 105 PS and BlueMotion Technology, which consumes 4.4 lt/100 km (53.5 mpg US) and emits 117 g/km of CO2.