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Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet specifications

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10 generations · 20 grades. Each grade below lists the model code (chassis code), engine, transmission & drive, dimensions, weight and original MSRP.

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CABRIOLET - Sale in 1/2009

Released 1/2009 MSRP 3,270,000yen - 3,690,000yen 3 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
BASE GRADE	ABA-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,270,000
LZ	ABA-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,650,000
VINTAGE	ABA-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,690,000

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CABRIOLET - Sale in 3/2008

Released 3/2008 MSRP 3,210,000yen - 3,620,000yen 3 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
BASE GRADE	ABA-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,210,000
LZ	ABA-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,580,000
VINTAGE	ABA-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,620,000

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CABRIOLET - Sale in 1/2008

Released 1/2008 MSRP 3,210,000yen - 3,580,000yen 2 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
BASE GRADE	ABA-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,210,000
LZ	ABA-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,580,000

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CABRIOLET - Sale in 9/2007

Released 9/2007 MSRP 3,170,000yen - 3,530,000yen 2 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
BASE GRADE	ABA-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,170,000
LZ	ABA-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,530,000

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CABRIOLET - Sale in 1/2007

Released 1/2007 MSRP 3,170,000yen - 3,530,000yen 2 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
BASE GRADE	GH-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,170,000
LZ	GH-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,530,000

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CABRIOLET - Sale in 2/2006

Released 2/2006 MSRP 3,139,500yen - 3,496,500yen 2 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
BASE GRADE	GH-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,139,500
LZ	GH-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,496,500

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CABRIOLET - Sale in 10/2005

Released 10/2005 MSRP 3,139,500yen - 3,496,500yen 2 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
BASE GRADE	GH-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,139,500
LZ	GH-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4130mm, 1735mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,496,500

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CABRIOLET - Sale in 4/2005

Released 4/2005 MSRP 3,591,000yen 1 grade

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
DARK FLINT Limited Model	GH-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4090mm, 1730mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,591,000

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CABRIOLET - Sale in 4/2004

Released 4/2004 MSRP 3,139,500yen - 3,507,000yen 2 grades

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
BASE GRADE	GH-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4090mm, 1730mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,139,500
PLUS	GH-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4090mm, 1730mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,507,000

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CABRIOLET - Sale in 6/2003

Released 6/2003 MSRP 3,330,000yen 1 grade

Grade	Model code	Engine	Doors	T/M · Drive	Dimensions (L×W×H)	Weight	MSRP
BASE GRADE	GH-1YAZJ	1984cc	2	6AT FF	4090mm, 1730mm, 1500mm	1390kg	¥3,330,000

Specifications compiled from public manufacturer catalog data · updated 2026-08-23. Grades and codes are Japan-market; availability varies by generation. Fuel type is derived from grade data. We confirm the exact grade for your car.

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