Volkswagen Cabrio

A convertible has been part of the Volkswagen lineup since the late '50s, when a drop-top Beetle built by Karmann was first offered. Its replacement, though based on a Rabbit, was given its own model name, Cabriolet. The name was changed again in 1996 to simply Cabrio. Two distinctive features of the Cabrio are its integrated roll bar and its convertible top, which is one of the most weatherproof soft-tops offered by an automaker. The Cabrio received all-new interior and exterior styling for the 1999 model year, giving it a look similar to the redesigned Golf.