Volkswagen Golf convertible was a long-awaited model for the German brand fans. Two decades after the Golf's first generation was introduced to the market, Volkswagen introduced the second generation of the convertible version, which was absent from the Golf II lineup. Some said that the wait was totally worth it since the Golf II was considered only an enhanced version of the first generation. The Golf III Cabrio shared the same front side as the hatchback version. Due to its rounded, but not round, headlights, and curved edges, the third generation of the famous compact-segment Volkswagen was completely different than its predecessor. A raked windshield and a safety bar in the middle of the cabin made the car unmistakable on the road. The canvas top could have been removed manually and stored behind the rear seats. Due to the driver-oriented center stack, the Golf III offered a sportier feeling than its predecessors. The dashboard was available either in one color or in a two-tone scheme that inspired a premium look. The Golf III Cabriolet offered just cranked windows, no AC, and no stereo on the entry-level. The upper trim levels featured power-windows, a good sound system, and automatic transmission. Volkswagen installed a choice of gasoline and diesel engines. For the European market, the base version was powered by a 1.4-liter four-pot, while the top version featured a 2.0-liter unit.