Incredible as busy after Paris Salon brands continue to present new models in next rooms. Next we see the hands of Volkswagen are the Beetle Cabrio, which have already been revealed images and preliminary information. Its debut will take place at the next Hall of Los Angeles.
As usual, the roof is canvas, which makes the car lighter and easier (as well as economic) that if rigid, but also has disadvantages, like everything. Completely opens electrical approximately 10 seconds and can be operated up to the 48km / h. This model have the most peculiar characteristics, being a convertible plays a trick on the trunk, cube 225 liters, extendable folded down the rear seats.
As a weakness of the convertibles is the rollover safety, has thought of a rollover protection system effectively. As usual in the rafters two extensible modules behind the rear seats. If the airbag control unit detects rollover these parameters are automatically deployed.
As for engines, starting with a 1.2 TSI with 105 hp on gas can reach the 2.0 TSI 200HP or if too 160 in the 1.4 TSI. The diesel will be the mythical 1.6 and 2.0 TDI with 105 and 140HP. The starting price for Germany's 1.2 TSI is set at 21,350 euros.
Source: Volkswagen
