Its baaaaaaackkk....

[opendriver]

The new rabbit is back

Prices for the ’07 Jetta will begin at $17,105, including freight, down from $18,515 for the 2006

To that end, VW is introducing the 2006 Rabbit this summer, with a starting price of $15,000 US and a name that means something to baby boomers. It’s the name Volkswagen used in the 1980s on the entry-level vehicle that replaced the Beetle.

The newest Rabbit will come in two- and four-door models, with pricing starting at $14,990 (plus freight) for the two-door version.

Saw the comercial onthe TV, just wating for it again so I can record it...

And most important of all:

Under the hood is a 2.5-liter, five-cylinder engine rated at 150 horsepower.

 

[YSSMAN]

Allready posted in the VW Rabbit/Golf News thread, but thats allright.

I saw the commercial last night when I was watching Adult Swim on Cartoon Network, and what a great commercial it was!

I was surprised that VW keeps saying that the Rabbit will start at $14,990. But hey, if they are going to sell it that cheap, you know they will sell them.

 

[exigeracer]

Why was the 2.5 i-5 getting so much heat from VW fans? Anyone care to explain?

 

[YSSMAN]

It doesn't have as much power as we would like (although it puts down about the same as the origional 1.8T), and it is a bit thirsty as well. But of course, the Golf and the Jetta weigh more now, so that may have had an effect.

BTW: The Rabbit can be built HERE, but they also have a fun microsite devoted to the Rabbit off the front page as well...

EDIT: The Microsite can be found HERE

 

[opendriver]

I dont look in the V-dub news section. I only look in the "auto news" for any general new related to the auto motive world. I did see it so I posted it.

Lock or delete if you wish...

 

[Wolfe]

Why was the 2.5 i-5 getting so much heat from VW fans? Anyone care to explain?

It isn't the greatest engine out there, what with it only mustering 150 naturally-aspirated horses from its 2.5L...also, the noise it makes is supposed to sound just slightly better than a worn-down, beat-up vacuum cleaner.