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Model: Cabriolet Boutique

1988-1992

Model Information

The Cabriolet Boutique was the top trim level for the 1988-1990 model years in the USA, and up through 1992 in

Canada.


Canada: The 1991-1992 Boutique is the basic equivalent of the Carat in the USA; car is called a Golf Cabriolet.


Rumor was years ago that only 5 Guinea Blue models were produced for the USA, but this has been proven false via the Cabriolet Registry (there are currently 8 listed). Chances are better that, given that 1989 was a 40th Anniversary year, that VW sent 40 Guinea Blue Boutique Cabriolets to the USA, shipping one or two to their top-selling dealers. Regardless,

Guinea Blue is a rare Cabriolet color in North America.


Original MSRP

Model M-code(s)

Literature

unknown

M-712

Brochure

Standard Equipment

Optional Equipment

Mechanical

  • 1988-1989:
  • JH engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
  • ACD 5-speed manual transmission
  • 1990-1992:
  • 2H engine with Digifant fuel injection
  • AUG 5-speed transmission
  • Power steering


Exterior

  • Color-matched mirror housings
  • White vinyl convertible top
  • 14" Avus alloy wheels (USA, Canada up to 1990); 14" Silverstone alloy wheels (Canada, 1991-1992)


Interior & Electrical

  • White leather sports seats; driver's side height adjustable
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift boot
  • Power windows (USA, 1990)
  • Heidelberg V stereo-cassette radio (1988-1990); Heidelberg VI stereo-cassette radio (1991+); Heidelberg VIII stereo-cassette radio with Aktiv (1991-1992)
  • TNA 3-speed automatic transmission
  • Cruise control
  • Air conditioning
  • Heated front seats (Canada)
  • Power windows (Canada, 1990+)*
  • Power-assisted convertible top (Canada, 1991+)









* Canadian cars with this option received the USA airbag kneebar due to all North American Cabriolets having center console gauges as standard equipment.

Color Combinations & Codes ~ 1988-1990  

Front

Rear

Interior

Paint: Alpine White, L90E

Paint: Alpine White, L90E

Interior Code: 88

Paint: Guinea Blue, LH5K

1989 only

Paint: Guinea Blue, LH5K

1989 only

Interior Code: 88

Paint: Bordeaux Red Pearl, LC3Y

1990 only

Paint: Bordeaux Red Pearl, LC3Y

1990 only

Interior Code: 88

Color Combinations & Codes ~ 1991-1992  

Front

Rear

Interior

Paint: Alpine White, L90E

Paint: Alpine White, L90E

Interior Code: 88

Paint: Aqua Blue Pearl, LC5U

Paint: Aqua Blue Pearl, LC5U

Interior Code: 88

Paint: Black, L041

Paint: Black, L041

Interior Code: 88

Paint: Bordeaux Red Pearl, LC3Y

Paint: Bordeaux Red Pearl, LC3Y

Interior Code: 88