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New VW Golf VI Cabriolet On Sale Today from Under GBP21,000

Having had its world public debut at the Geneva Auto Show in March 2011, the new Golf VI Cabriolet is now on sale in the UK, with Volkswagen announcing today pricing and details for the local market. Getting straight to the point, prices from the new model range from £20,720 (RRP OTR) to £26,595.

The new two-door, four-seater, front-engined soft top model will be available with a choice of three engines: a 1.2-litre TSI 105 PS, 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS and a 1.6-litre TDI 105 PS.

A further petrol and two diesels will be offered later in the year.  DSG automatic transmission will be offered while BlueMotion Technology modifications will be applied to the diesel engines to ensure high efficiency and low emissions.

Three trim levels will be offered – S, SE and GT – and all will have a high level of standard specification, featuring 16-inch alloy wheels, and Bluetooth among other items.  Moving up to SE, features such as 2Zone climate control, cruise control, parking sensors and automatic lights are added, while at the top of the range, GT adds a number of new highlights including sports suspension, Alcantara upholstery and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Safety wise, the new Golf Cabriolet offers an active rollover protection system, while ABS, ESP and front and side head/thorax airbags are also all standard. Reinforced window frames and structural modifications to the underbody, side panels, cross-members and doors, are among the enhancements made to ensure that safety is not compromised despite its convertible nature.

Moreover, the electrically-powered fabric roof which can be lowered in just 9.5 seconds including on the move at speeds up to around 18 mph.
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