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Caribe
1979 Volkswagen Caribe
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caribe
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A1 (Type 17)
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6 Manual
Power (hp)
66 hp
Power (kW)
49 kW
Displacement
1,588 cc
Engine & Performance
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Caribe
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Caribe Standard
1977–1987
Configuration
Generation A1 Type 17 (1978)
Caribe Hatchback Generations
1 of 3
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A1 (Type 17)
1977–1979
Year
1979
Powertrain
1.6 Manual
Horsepower
66 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline