Model Summary for 1988 Vanagon USA

Just three models of the Vanagon were built for model year 1988.  
These were: Vanagon GL, Vanagon GL Camper, and the Vanagon GL 
Wolfsburg Limited Edition.  Despite what some references may say, 
there were no 1988 model year Vanagon Syncros in the USA.  
Some 1987 leftover Syncros were available and sold during 1988.

Colors available: Pastel White, Flash Silver Metallic, Dove Blue Metallic,  
Titian Red Metallic, Wolfram Grey Metallic. Not all colors available
on all models.

Distinguishing features:
There are a several exterior features to distinguish an '88 from the
earlier vans.  The 1988 has carryover features from 1987 including:
2 Black plastic front grills (common to 1986-1991)
Rectangular primary headlights, separate square high beam lights
(common to 1986-1991)
Differences include:
Plastic vents at the rear of the rear side windows
Larger VW logo in center of upper front grill
Large VW logo in the center of the rear hatch in place of the previous
"Volkswagen" with VW logo on left side of rear hatch
Black aero styled bumpers.  There are no matching rocker panels.
All '88 Vanagons adopted the lowered ride height of the 1987-1/2
Wolfsburg Edition.
Some '88s had A/C controls mounted in the overhead A/C console
like the '87s and some had controls mounted in the dash near the radio.

The 1988-1/2 Wolfsburg Edition was the first Vanagon with the 
rocker panels to match the aero styled bumpers.
These bumpers and rocker panels are metallic grey.  This 
model also has body colored exterior mirrors. 

Prices shown below are MSRP figures from actual window stickers and
other reference sources.  Where a range of prices is shown, this depicts 
the range of MSRPs found. The price ranges are not an attempt to 
indicate a selling price range.  These varied prices are likely the result of

mid-year price changes from VW.

VANAGON GL, $16,240.- $16,590.
STANDARD FEATURES:

A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection 
90HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan

B. Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
185/R14C tires
Aero wheel covers

C. Exterior, body
Not available in Wolfram Grey Metallic
Dual exterior mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Black aero styled bumpers
Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets
Wheelbase: 96.9"
Front track: 62.4"
Rear track: 61.8"
Length: 179.9"
Width: 72.6"
Height: 75.9"
Ground clearance: 6.3"
Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb

D. Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gage
Coolant temperature gage
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests
Two passenger center bench seat with fold down armrests
Three passenger rear bench seat
Velour upholstery
Full carpeting
Cloth Inlays in door panels
Flow through ventilation with air exits at the rear of rear-side windows
Cargo capacity:	49.7 CU FT behind rear seat
		92.9 CU FT rear seat down
		201  CU FT rear seat down, center seat removed

E. Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank
16 MPG EPA city estimate
18 MPG EPA highway estimate

OPTIONAL FEATURES

3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 16-city, 17-hwy), $495.
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear, $990.
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $625.
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature, $180.
Power heated exterior mirrors, $180.
Power package with power front windows & door locks including 
   side door and rear hatch, $450.
Cruise control, $220.
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires , $440.
Weekender Package (rear seats folds into bed, cushion over engine), $295.
Radio prep with 4 speakers & antenna, $215.
Metallic Paint, $375.

VANAGON GL CAMPER, $21,180. - $21,690.
STANDARD FEATURES:

A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection 
90HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan

B. Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
185/R14C tires
Aero wheel covers

C. Exterior, body
Not available in Flash Silver Metallic
Dual exterior mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Black aero styled bumpers
Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets
Wheelbase: 96.6"
Front track: 61.7"
Rear track: 61.4"
Length: 179.9"
Width: 72.6"
Height: 80.9"
Ground clearance: 6.3"
Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb
Pop-top roof with cargo carrier

D. Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gage
Coolant temperature gage
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests & swivel bases
Two passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed with cushion over engine)
Velour upholstery
Removable carpeting
Cloth Inlays in door panels
Flow through ventilation with air exits at the rear of rear-side windows
Cargo capacity:	49.7 CU FT behind rear seat
110VAC electrical outlet
Circuit breaker
Electrical cable
LPG stove
LPG tank
Sink & water storage tank
Fire extinguisher
Clothes locker/ 3 door closet
Overhead storage cabinet
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
Removable screen for hatch door
Skylight
LPG/110VAC/12VDC refrigerator
Two store-away tables
		
E. Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank
16 MPG EPA city estimate
18 MPG EPA highway estimate

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Air conditioning with outlets in rear only, $990.
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $625.
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature, $180.
Power heated exterior mirrors, $180.
Power package with power front windows & door locks including 
   side door and rear hatch, $450.
Cruise control, $220.
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires , $440.
Radio prep with 4 speakers & antenna, $215.
Center swivel bucket seat with storage compartment base & armrests, $??.

1988-1/2 VANAGON GL WOLFSBURG LIMITED EDITION, $18,590.-$19,090.
STANDARD FEATURES:

A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection 
90HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan

B. Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide
Steel belted radial 205/70 R14 tires

C. Exterior, body
Paint choices: Orly Blue Metallic,  Bordeaux Red Metallic, 
Flash Silver Metallic, Wolfram Grey Metallic
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Power heated exterior mirrors, painted to match body color
Metallic grey aero styled bumpers
Metallic grey rocker panels
Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets
Wheelbase: 96.9"
Front track: 62.4"
Rear track: 61.8"
Length: 179.9"
Width: 72.6"
Height: 76.0"
Ground clearance: 6.3"
Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb

D. Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gage
Coolant temperature gage
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests
Two rear-facing removable seats behind front bucket seats
Storage trays between front seats & rear-facing seats
Three passenger rear bench seat with 3 headrests & Weekender
    Package (seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Folding side table
Fluorescent light
Snap on privacy curtains
5 cupholders
Velour upholstery
Full carpeting
Deluxe door panels with velour top & vinyl bottom
Cargo capacity:	49.7 CU FT behind rear seat
		92.9 CU FT rear seat down
		201  CU FT rear seat down, rear-facing seats removed

E. Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
16 MPG EPA city estimate
18 MPG EPA highway estimate
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch

OPTIONAL FEATURES

3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 16-city, 17-hwy), $495.
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear, $990.
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $625.
Power front windows, $225.
Cruise control, $220.
Radio prep with 4 speakers & antenna, $215.