Volkswagen Cars of the 1990s

In the 1990s, Volkswagen, the German car manufacturer, made a few changes to its U.S. automotive lineup. It introduced two new vehicles, the Eurovan and the Cabrio, and revamped two of its popular sedans, the Jetta and the Golf. At this time, in Europe, the German car manufacturer was preparing to launch the Lupo 3L TDI, the first car to run on only 3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.

1995 Cabrio

Volkswagen introduced this convertible in 1995, outfitted with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that reaches 115 horsepower. In build, this car is much like the Golf, but it is meant to perform more like the Jetta. The 1995 Cabrio is a great car for cruising, providing a smooth and comfortable ride, with features like a four-wheel independent suspension and power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering.

1993 Eurovan

The Volkswagen Eurovan was introduced in 1993 and withdrawn by the German manufacturer within the same year. A revised version resurfaced in later years. The car received much criticism from customers and the media, who stated that the van handles like a bus. According to the Cars.com automotive website, there was great visibility in the vehicle, but you must sit so high that you risk getting a nose-bleed. This van offers an optional anti-lock braking system and no air bags. Fuel efficiency is 17 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway.

1993 Golf & Jetta III

Volkswagen redesigned and relaunched two of its popular models in 1993, the Golf and the Jetta. The new versions of these vehicles were much anticipated, with features like four-wheel disc brakes, eight-speaker sound systems, standard theft alarms and power locks. Both cars were priced to be extremely competitive in the U.S. market.

1990 Corrado

The Volkswagen Corrado made its debut and bid a fond farewell to the U.S. market in the 1990s. This subcompact car was the German manufacturers answer to the GEO Storm, but sadly, it was priced at about $9,000 more than its competitor and fell short in performance. According to reviews on the Cars.com website, the Corrado's five-speed manual transmission was clunky, the suspension was stiff and the seats were uncomfortable. Some redeeming qualities of the Corrado included standard antilock brakes, a driver's side air bag, a steering wheel that could be tilted and power windows that could be controlled with the ignition turned off. It also featured a fuel economy of 28 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg on the city streets.