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New Golf Cabriolet uncovered and Mazda celebrate MX5
publication date: Feb 26, 2011
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author/source: Robin Roberts
The first images of Volkswagen's all-new Golf Cabriolet have been
revealed ahead of the car making its public debut at next week's Geneva Motor
Show.
The two-door, four-seater, front-engined soft top
is the first Golf Cabriolet available since the Mk IV Golf, and builds on the
company's heritage for producing popular convertibles which started with the
original Beetle
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sales of around 1.42 million units, Volkswagen is one of the world's most
successful producers of convertibles.
But the latest Golf Cabriolet marks a whole new era
of open-top motoring, boasting an electrically-powered soft top which can be
lowered in just 9.5 seconds including on the move at speeds up to around 18
mph, a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines as well as the highest
levels of quality, refinement and safety.
Measuring 4,215 mm in length, 1,424 mm in height
and 1,779 mm in width, the Golf Cabriolet is smaller than the Eos. Yet
despite being 208 mm shorter than the Eos, the cars share a 2,578 mm wheelbase,
resulting in maximum interior space for all four passengers.
The new Golf Cabriolet will be offered in the UK
with a choice of trim levels - S, SE and GT - and all will have a high level of
standard specification which is likely to include 16-inch alloy wheels, a fully
automatic electro-hydraulically operated soft top, DAB radio and Bluetooth.
A
choice of six engines will be available: three from launch (a 1.2-litre TSI 105
PS, 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS and a 1.6-litre 105 PS TDI) and a further three later
in the year (a 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS, 2.0-litre TSI 210 PS and a 2.0-litre TDI
with 140 PS). BlueMotion Technology modifications will be applied to the
diesel engines to ensure high efficiency and low emissions.
Volkswagen
UK plans to begin taking orders for the new Golf Cabriolet in July, with the
first customer orders arriving in September.
| | | | To celebrate global production of the Mazda MX-5
passing 900,000 units, UK sales of the world's most popular roadster reaching
more than 100,000 cars and the approach of spring - Mazda is introducing a new
special edition of its iconic sportscar.
The ‘Kendo Special
Edition', is named after "The way of the Sword" - a modern Japanese martial art
renowned for its fighting spirit, eye-catching dynamic movement and refinement. Two versions of the newcomer will be available from 1 March 2011. |  | The Mazda MX-5 1.8i Kendo soft-top costs £19,255 (OTR) and the more powerful
Mazda MX-5 2.0i Kendo roadster coupe has a £22,320 (OTR) price tag.
The Kendo models are
designed to appeal to both the traditional soft-top roadster customer and those
is in search of a more premium product with the Roadster Coupe. Based on
the ‘SE' derivatives, both Kendo models feature a unique Stone Leather interior
(with Grey coloured stitching on the steering wheel and handbrake), unique
17-inch alloy wheels, exterior badging and floor mats, plus front fog lamps,
heated seats, brushed aluminium style-bar trim and aluminium pedals.
The Kendo Roadster
Coupe boasts three additional items of equipment - a premium BOSE
audio system, Bluetooth hands-free and cruise control.
Both versions offer a choice of Sparkling Black or Dolphin Grey mica paint
finish - free of charge. |
 
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