by Brian Byrne. A third of the planned 45,000-unit production of VW's new four-seat convertible will be sold in the US.
The car — not yet named but based on the Concept C shown at Geneva last year — goes into production this autumn in Portugal.
US versions will have a 3.2-litre petrol engine, while European models will be offered with a choice from 1.6- and 2-litre petrol or a 2-litre diesel.
A Golf cabriolet which ceased production in 2002 was mainly popular in North American markets.
