Volkswagen Rabbit
Available since 2007, the Rabbit is already on the verge of being revamped. Its availability in 2009 will be limited since Volkswagen will stop production of the current model in the Fall. It looks like the new generation, which will be an evolution of the current one, will use the same power train. In Canada, the Golf name will be reinstated in 2010, while it should remain unchanged in the United States. But while we wait, Volkswagen is still offering a very attractive and pleasant to drive vehicle. The new thing for 2009 is an optional sports group giving the Rabbit some GTI genes!
Volkswagen Rabbit
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$19,975 |
| Fees | CA$1,360 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$376/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 l I-5 |
| Power | 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm (127 kW) |
| Torque | 177 lb·ft @ 4,250 rpm (240 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 611 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | N/A |
| Rear tires | N/A |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,209 mm (166″) |
| Width | 1,760 mm (69″) |
| Height | 1,478 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm (101″) |
| Front track | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,349 kg (2,974 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 399 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |