Updated: 11-Jul-2023
Model years: 1988-1992
Locales: 
Model Information
The Cabriolet Boutique was the top trim level for the 1988-1990 model years in the USA, and up through 1992 in Canada.
Canada: The 1991-1992 Boutique is the equivalent of the Carat in the USA. Car is badged as Golf Cabriolet.
Rumor was years ago that only 5 Guinea Blue models were produced for the USA, but this has been proven false via the Cabriolet Registry
(there are currently 8+ listed). Chances are better that, given that 1989 was a 40th Anniversary year, that VW sent 40 Guinea Blue Boutique
Cabriolets to the USA, shipping one or two to their top-selling dealers. Regardless, Guinea Blue is among the rarest Cabriolet colors in North America.
Model Rarity: 
Original MSRP
1989: $16,740 w/o options
1990: $16,740 w/o options
Equipment
Standard
Mechanical
- Engine:
- 1988-1989: JH with K-Jetronic fuel injection
- 1990+: 2H with Digifant fuel injection
- Transmission:
- 1988-1989: ACD 5-speed manual
- 1990+: AUG 5-speed manual
Exterior
- Vinyl convertible top
- Vinyl top boot
- Color-matched mirror housings
- Alloy wheels
- 1988-1990: 14" Avus (color-matched on white model)
- 1991-1992: 14" Silverstone

Interior & Electrical
- Interior Code: 88
- Front sports seats with driver's height adjust
- 1990+: Front power windows* (USA)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel (1990: with airbag in USA) and gearshift boot
- 1991+: Rear shoulder belts
- Heidelberg VII (USA) stereo-cassette radio
*Canada note: If car came with power windows, it received the USA airbag kneebar.
Optional
Mechanical
- TNA 3-speed automatic transmission ($505)
Factory Color Combinations 1988-1990
Alpine White, L90E

Top boot color: White

Top color: White

Interior code: 88
Bordeaux Red Pearl, LC3Y (1990 only)

Top boot color: White

Top color: White

Interior code: 88
Guinea Blue, LH5K (
1989 only)

Top boot color: White

Top color: White

Interior code: 88
Factory Color Combinations
1991+
Alpine White, L90E

Top color: White

Top boot color: White

Interior code: 88
Aqua Blue Pearl, LC5U

Top boot color: White

Top color: White

Interior code: 88
Bordeaux Red Pearl, LC3Y

Top boot color: White

Top color: White

Interior code: 88
(manual window kneebar shown)