Volkswagen Rabbit - Revision history

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Reliability

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	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
	Before being redesigned and renamed the Rabbit, the [[Volkswagen Golf]] received high reliability ratings in recent years. While there is little reason to believe its ratings will drop significantly, it is wise to bear in mind that the new Rabbit is based on an entirely new platform and that reliability ratings for this model are not yet available.		Before being redesigned and renamed the Rabbit, the [[Volkswagen Golf]] received high reliability ratings in recent years. While there is little reason to believe its ratings will drop significantly, it is wise to bear in mind that the new Rabbit is based on an entirely new platform and that reliability ratings for this model are not yet available.

			*'''RECALL ALERT:''' On Dec 15, 2010 Volkswagen launched a recall affecting 228,236 Golf, Jetta sedan, Jetta Sportwagen, New Beetle and Rabbit models, manufactured between 2006 and 2010, due to the possibility that the Golf, Jetta sedan, Jetta Sportwagen may have a small plastic tab on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against a fuel supply line. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before January 31, 2011. The German manufacturer can be contacted at 1-800-822-8987.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/12/chrysler-and-volkswagen-issue-massive.html]

	===Safety===		===Safety===

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			{{Infobox \|
	\|Image = [[Image:01 09golfvwsmall.jpg]]		\|Image = [[Image:01 09golfvwsmall.jpg]]
	\|Marque = [[Volkswagen]]		\|Marque = [[Volkswagen]]

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	{{merge\|Volkswagen Golf}}		{{merge\|Volkswagen Golf}}
	{\| border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="float:right; margin:0 0 .5em 1em; width:250px; background:#fff; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #999; font-size:83%; line-height:1.5; " summary="Infobox Automobile"		\|Image = [[Image:01 09golfvwsmall.jpg]]
	~~\|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"~~		\|Marque = [[Volkswagen]]
	~~\| colspan=2 style~~=~~"padding:0; background:#996; color:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #999;" \|~~ [[Image:01 09golfvwsmall.jpg]]		\|aka = [[Volkswagen Golf]] outside the US
	\|~~- style="color:#fff; background:#996; font-size:larger;"~~		\|Production = 2006-Present
	~~! colspan=2 \| '''Volkswagen Rabbit'''~~		\|Class = Compact
	\|-		\|Body Style = 3- or 5-door Hatchback
	~~! colspan=2 style~~=~~"text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" \|~~ [[Volkswagen]] AG		\|Length = 165.8 in (4210 mm)
	\|~~- style~~=~~"vertical-align:top;"~~		\|Width = 69.3 in (1759 mm)
	~~\| aka~~		\|Height = 58.2 in (1479 mm)
	\| [[Volkswagen Golf]] outside the US		\|Wheelbase = 101.5 in (2578 mm)
	\|~~- style~~=~~"vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"~~		\|Weight = 2975-3041 lb (1349-1379 kg)
	~~\| Production~~		\|Transmission = 5-speed manual <br> 6-speed automatic
	\| 2006-Present		\|Engine = 2.5 litre [[Inline-5]]
	\|~~- style~~=~~"vertical-align:top;"~~		\|Power = 150 hp @ 5000 rpm<br>170 lb-ft of [[torque]] @ 3750 rpm
	~~\| Class~~		\|Similar = [[Ford Focus]] <br> [[Honda Civic]] <br> [[Chevrolet HHR]] <br> [[Mazda Mazda3]] <br> [[Nissan Sentra]] <br> [[Dodge Caliber]] <br> [[Pontiac Vibe]] <br> [[Mini Cooper]] <br> [[Toyota Matrix]]
	\| Compact		\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
	~~\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"~~		}}
	\| Body Style
	\| 3- or 5-door Hatchback
	\|~~- style~~=~~"vertical-align:top;"~~
	~~\| Length~~
	\| 165.8 in. (~~4210mm~~)
	\|~~- style~~=~~"vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"~~
	~~\| Width~~
	\| 69.3 in. (~~1759mm~~)
	\|~~- style~~=~~"vertical-align:top;~~
	~~\| Height~~
	\| 58.2 in. (~~1479mm~~)
	\|~~- style~~=~~"vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"~~
	~~\| Wheelbase~~
	\| 101.5 in. (~~2578mm~~)
	\|~~- style~~=~~"vertical~~-~~align:top;"~~
	~~\| Weight~~
	~~\| 2,975-3,041 lbs.~~ (~~1,349~~-~~1,379~~ kg)
	\|~~- style~~=~~"vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"~~
	~~\| Transmission~~
	\| 5-speed manual <br> 6-speed automatic
	\|~~- style~~=~~"vertical-align:top;"~~
	~~\| Engine~~
	\| 2.5 ~~liter inline~~-5
	\|~~- style~~=~~"vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"~~
	~~\| Power~~
	\| 150 hp @ 5000 ~~RPM~~ <br> 170 lb-ft @ 3750 ~~RPM~~
	\|~~- style~~=~~"vertical-align:top;"~~
	~~\| Similar~~
	\| [[Ford Focus]] <br> [[Honda Civic]] <br> [[Chevrolet HHR]] <br> [[Mazda Mazda3]] <br> [[Nissan Sentra]] <br> [[Dodge Caliber]] <br> [[Pontiac Vibe]] <br> [[Mini Cooper]] <br> [[Toyota Matrix]]
	\|~~- style~~=~~"vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"~~
	\| Designer
	\|
	\|}
	The '''Volkswagen Rabbit''' is a compact car manufactured in Germany by [[Volkswagen]]. It originally debuted in Europe in 1974 as the [[Volkswagen Golf]] and adopted the Rabbit moniker when it made its first appearance in Canada and the United States in 1975. In 1985, [[Volkswagen]] switched its name back to the original [[Volkswagen Golf\|Golf]], and it remained as such for 21 years. When the new Mk V platform was developed, [[Volkswagen]] opted to switch the [[Volkswagen Golf\|Golf]]'s name again, and in early 2006 the brand new Rabbit was unveiled. By March 2009, however, Volkswagen has again opted to drop the "'''Rabbit'''" moniker in favor of the "'''Golf'''", thus continuing Volkswagen's never ending saga of switching the name of its entry-level hatch for the North American market.		The '''Volkswagen Rabbit''' is a compact car manufactured in Germany by [[Volkswagen]]. It originally debuted in Europe in 1974 as the [[Volkswagen Golf]] and adopted the Rabbit moniker when it made its first appearance in Canada and the United States in 1975. In 1985, [[Volkswagen]] switched its name back to the original [[Volkswagen Golf\|Golf]], and it remained as such for 21 years. When the new Mk V platform was developed, [[Volkswagen]] opted to switch the [[Volkswagen Golf\|Golf]]'s name again, and in early 2006 the brand new Rabbit was unveiled. By March 2009, however, Volkswagen has again opted to drop the "'''Rabbit'''" moniker in favor of the "'''Golf'''", thus continuing Volkswagen's never ending saga of switching the name of its entry-level hatch for the North American market.

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External Links

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	*[http://www.vw.com/rabbit/index.html Official Volkswagen Rabbit Website]		*[http://www.vw.com/rabbit/index.html Official Volkswagen Rabbit Website]

			'''''News and References'''''
	*[http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/31/officially-official-vw-changes-rabbit-back-to-golf/ Officially Official: VW changes Rabbit back to Golf]		*[http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/31/officially-official-vw-changes-rabbit-back-to-golf/ Officially Official: VW changes Rabbit back to Golf]

			'''''Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums'''''

			[[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]]
	[[Category:Current Models]]		[[Category:Current Models]]

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Gas Mileage

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	! colspan=2 \|'''Trim'''		! colspan=2 \|'''Trim'''
	\|-		\|-
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \|		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| 5-Cyl. 2.5L<br>5-Speed [[manual transmission\|Manual]]
	5-Cyl. 2.5L<br>5-Speed [[manual transmission\|Manual]]
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| 5-Cyl. 2.5L<br>6-Speed [[automatic transmission\|Automatic]]		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| 5-Cyl. 2.5L<br>6-Speed [[automatic transmission\|Automatic]]
	\|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"

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Gas Mileage

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	As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:		As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

	~~<table~~ border=~~1 tablecolor~~=#~~000000 bordercolor~~=#~~000008>~~		{\| border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="float:center; margin:0 0em 1em; width:collapse; background:#fff; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #999; font-size:85%; line-height:2.5; " summary="Infobox Automobile"
	~~<tr bgcolor~~=#cccccc>		\|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
	~~<td~~ colspan=2>		\|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
	'''~~Rabbit Specs~~'''		! colspan=2 \|'''Trim'''
	~~</td>~~		\|-
	~~</tr>~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \|
	~~<tr bgcolor~~=#~~ffffcc>~~		5-Cyl. 2.5L<br>5-Speed [[manual transmission\|Manual]]
	~~<td>~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| 5-Cyl. 2.5L<br>6-Speed [[automatic transmission\|Automatic]]
	5-Cyl. 2.5L		\|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
	<br>		\|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
	5-Speed [[manual transmission\|Manual]]		! colspan=2 \|'''MPG'''
	~~</td>~~		\|-
	~~<td>~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| 22/30
	5-Cyl. 2.5L		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;"\| 22/30
	<br>		\|}
	6-Speed [[automatic transmission\|Automatic]]
	~~</td>~~
	~~</tr>~~
	~~<tr>~~
	~~<td~~ colspan=2 ~~bgcolor=#cccccc>~~
	'''MPG'''
	~~</td>~~
	~~</tr>~~
	~~<tr bgcolor~~=#~~ffffcc>~~
	~~<td>~~
	22/30
	~~</td>~~
	~~<td>~~
	22/30
	~~</td>~~
	~~</tr>~~
	~~</table>~~

	===Engine and Transmission===		===Engine and Transmission===

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	Today's actual prices for the [[Volkswagen]] Rabbit can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/volkswagen/rabbit/prices CarsDirect].		Today's actual prices for the [[Volkswagen]] Rabbit can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/volkswagen/rabbit/prices CarsDirect].

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	~~<td~~ colspan=2>		\|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
	'''~~Rabbit~~ Trims'''		! colspan=2 \|'''MODEL Trims'''
	~~</td>~~		\|-
	~~</tr>~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| 3-door
	~~<tr bgcolor~~=#~~ffffcc>~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| 5-door
	~~<td>~~		\|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
	2-~~Door~~		\|- style="color:#fff; background:#811b33; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
	~~</td>~~		! colspan=2 \|''MSRP''
	~~<td>~~		\|-
	4-~~Door~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| $14,990
	~~</td>~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| $16,990
	~~</tr>~~		\|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
	~~<tr bgcolor~~=#~~66ccff>~~		\|- style="color:#fff; background:#811b33; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
	~~<td~~ colspan=2>		! colspan=2 \|''Invoice''
	''MSRP''		\|-
	~~</td>~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| $14,378
	~~</tr>~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| $16,277
	~~<tr bgcolor~~=#~~ffffcc>~~		\|}
	~~<td>~~
	$14,990
	~~</td>~~
	~~<td>~~
	$16,990
	~~</td>~~
	~~</tr>~~
	~~<tr bgcolor~~=#~~66ccff>~~
	~~<td~~ colspan=2>
	''Invoice''
	~~</td>~~
	~~</tr>~~
	~~<tr bgcolor~~=#~~ffffcc>~~
	~~<td>~~
	$14,378
	~~</td>~~
	~~<td>~~
	$16,277
	~~</td>~~
	~~</tr>~~
	~~</table>~~

	===Gas Mileage===		===Gas Mileage===
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	</table>		</table>

			===Engine and Transmission===
			Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

			===Performance===
			Please make sure to '''''write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view'''''. This section should include information about the car's '''acceleration figures''', '''handling''', '''braking''', etc.

			If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.

	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
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	==Unique Attributes==		==Unique Attributes==
	There are no hybrid models of the VW Rabbit; however, there exists a possibility that VW's excellent 2.0 litre clean-diesel engine will be available 2008+.		There are no hybrid models of the VW Rabbit; however, there exists a possibility that VW's excellent 2.0 litre clean-diesel engine will be available 2008+.

			==Interior==
			This section should include information on the interior's ''design'', ''build quality'', ''ergonomics'', ''space (head and legroom, front and rear)'', ''features'', ''stowage compartments'' and ''overall comfort'' and ''livability''. Add pictures wherever applicable and '''''keep information in a third-person point of view'''''.

	==Resale Values==		==Resale Values==
			''Add more fields as necessary.''

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			\|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\|- style="color:#000000; background:#9e9784; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
			! colspan=4 \|'''<MODEL> Year'''
			\|-
			! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| Year X
			! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| Year X-2
			! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| Year X-3
			! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| Year X-4
			\|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
			\|- style="color:#000000; background:#9e9784; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
			! colspan=4 \|'''Resale Value'''
			\|-
			! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| $
			! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| $
			! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| $
			! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| $
			\|}

	==Criticisms==		==Criticisms==

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	The '''Volkswagen Rabbit''' is a compact car manufactured in Germany by [[Volkswagen]]. It originally debuted in Europe in 1974 as the [[Volkswagen Golf]] and adopted the Rabbit moniker when it made its first appearance in Canada and the United States in 1975. In 1985, [[Volkswagen]] switched its name back to the original [[Volkswagen Golf\|Golf]], and it remained as such for 21 years. When the new Mk V platform was developed, [[Volkswagen]] opted to switch the [[Volkswagen Golf\|Golf]]'s name again, and in early 2006 the brand new Rabbit was unveiled. By March 2009, however, Volkswagen has again opted to drop the "'''Rabbit'''" moniker in favor of the "'''Golf'''", thus continuing Volkswagen's never ending saga of switching the name of its entry-level hatch for the North American market.		The '''Volkswagen Rabbit''' is a compact car manufactured in Germany by [[Volkswagen]]. It originally debuted in Europe in 1974 as the [[Volkswagen Golf]] and adopted the Rabbit moniker when it made its first appearance in Canada and the United States in 1975. In 1985, [[Volkswagen]] switched its name back to the original [[Volkswagen Golf\|Golf]], and it remained as such for 21 years. When the new Mk V platform was developed, [[Volkswagen]] opted to switch the [[Volkswagen Golf\|Golf]]'s name again, and in early 2006 the brand new Rabbit was unveiled. By March 2009, however, Volkswagen has again opted to drop the "'''Rabbit'''" moniker in favor of the "'''Golf'''", thus continuing Volkswagen's never ending saga of switching the name of its entry-level hatch for the North American market.

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	\|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| colspan=2 style="padding:0; background:#996; color:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #999;" \| [[~~image~~:~~Grey_face_right~~.jpg~~\|300px~~]]		\| colspan=2 style="padding:0; background:#996; color:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #999;" \| [[Image:01 09golfvwsmall.jpg]]
	\|- style="color:#fff; background:#996; font-size:larger;"		\|- style="color:#fff; background:#996; font-size:larger;"
	! colspan=2 \| '''Volkswagen Rabbit'''		! colspan=2 \| '''Volkswagen Rabbit'''

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	===Photos===		===Photos===

			<gallery>
			Image:Grey_face_right.jpg
			</gallery>
	===Colors===		===Colors===
	The [[Volkswagen]] Rabbit is available in the following colors:		The [[Volkswagen]] Rabbit is available in the following colors: