Test Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI 160 Sport - The Cool Air

Crisp to perfection, especially fabric folded,
this "Cox Cab" is unfortunately no ...

Breathable good mood, very "cool" to drive hair in the wind, this "Cox Cab" third generation of the number of charm. Enjoy it without moderation, or almost ...

A beautiful blue sky, some sunshine and 15 degrees on the thermometer ... the day looks good driving this Beetle Convertible.
Flicking the electric control placed on top of the windshield frame, and presto!, In just nine seconds, his long head covering fabric is retreating behind the rear seat, above the chest. Fast and convenient, especially when the operation can be performed up to 50 km / h. This, incidentally, is much more useful in the opposite direction. For example, when it comes, while driving, close the hood (in 11 seconds this time) at the first drop of rain. With its gently sloping windshield and anchored far enough ahead, this "Cox Cab" provides a real outdoor feeling. A little too well, because beyond 50 km / h, the air swirls high breakdown the front seats.

Y has the joy of good taste, but also
the serious side of this Coccine ...

Benefits
    1.4 TSI and performance available
    Well insulated hood
    Real feel of outdoor
Pitfalls of
    Rear seats uncomfortable
    High tariffs
    Poor visibility
    Impractical Safe

By reflex, then we go back four side windows ... and heating. As this is not enough, it installs the antiremous net. Only once in place (simple, this is done in a minute), this windscreen condemns both uncomfortable rear seats. But at least you're well protected from drafts. An option on all three trim levels (Beetle, Vintage and Sport), which proves so essential for anyone who wants to ride all year round. Besides satisfactory rigidity (hull and amounts of windshields are of course reinforced), this is also based on discoverable more considerate than the coupe version which it derives suspensions. The comfort is the rendezvous, if you avoid the big 18-inch wheels and sports suspension.

Folded the hood reveals a bead to the old

According to Volkswagen, this greater sensitivity resulting from the adoption of all convertibles, the multi-link rear suspension, instead of the single torsion axle mounted on sedans, with the exception of the dynamic version 2.0 TSI 200 hp. Surely, but see how this makes the Beetle yoyo on bumpy roads, it also appears that the depreciation was well relaxed. Anyway, I take a certain pleasure in driving this discoverable, certainly heavier than 114 kg (1464 kg in total), but precise steering and balanced even when you force him steadily. Very tempting with the 1.4 TSI 160 tonic that suits him perfectly. But, logically, the sport is not the favorite of the "Cox" who especially appreciate the rhythm of walking exercise, including top up.

The bench accommodates two adults,
but poor comfort. Now ...

A beautiful tight, insulated from outside noise rather appropriately with its multilayer fabric, it preserves a guard to "roof" comfortable, but strongly obstructs the view of the rear three-quarters. Very annoying when changing lanes or when performing a maneuver in town ... On another note, we regret that the back seat is still unwelcoming with very steep and vertical files. However, these two places that provide sufficient space for legs, more than dépanneront, narrow, the Mini Convertible, the main rival. One way of perspective, which also applies to the trunk. Impractical with its small aperture and quirky contours, he announced a modest 225 dm3, is still 100 dm3 more than the Mini. Last downside: the price. If the input range is reasonable with the 1.2 TSI 105 Ladybird finish rather poor equipment (the air conditioning manual is optional), the rates climb quickly, while those of the Mini Convertible, on which they are aligned.