Wilhelm Karmann GmbH - or simply Karmann - was one of the largest independent motorvehicle manufacturing companies in Germany, specially known for its products developed for Volkswagen->ke94. Two of the most famous vehicles developed by Karmann are Volkswagen Beetle->ke318 Cabriolet and the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia developed between 1955 and 1974.

Today, as a tribute to Karmann, Volkswagen launched the special edition Golf Cabriolet Karmann which is now on sale at a price of €27,275 -- about $37,000 at the current exchange rates.

The new special edition can be combined with all the standard Golf Cabriolet->ke164 engines and will be distinguished by special 17-inch Porto-style alloy wheels and various chrome elements. The interior is updated with sport seats upholstered in black Alcantara, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake grip, and various "Karmann" logo placed both on the exterior and the interior.

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2014 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Karmann

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Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Karmann

On the exterior, the new Golf Cabriolet Karmann is distinguished by chrome surrounds on the front fog lights and air intake grilles, and a new set of 17-inch Porto-style alloy wheels. The model also gets special Karmann logos on the front fenders.

The new Golf Cabriolet Karmann is offered with special sports seats, with the front ones featuring black Alcantara-covered center panels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and gray contrast stitching.

The Golf Cabriolet Karmann comes standard with a premium audio system, a wind deflector, a park distance warning system and door sill plates with the "Karmann" logo.