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2007 Volkswagen Rabbit

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:18:25 -0400

Beetle to Rabbit to Beetle to Rabbit. After more than 20 years Volkwagen is bringing back the Rabbit for the North American market to take a piece of the expanding minicar market. VW is bringing back the name more than anything, as the Rabbit has been available all this time, except it was known as the Golf. In other parts of the world the name Rabbit has never been used, and the Golf brand will continue outside of North America. The Rabbit is built on the 5th generation Golf design, and while it contains many similarities to the 2006 Golf, there are many differences and improvements as well. The launch of the Rabbit is heavily marketed to combat the already strong competition in the form of the Honda Fit and Civic, and the Nissan Versa and Sentra.

German engineered from the inside and out the Rabbit is powered by a 2.5 liter inline 5-cylinder engine that produces 150HP at 5000RPM. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard with an optional 6-speed automatic being available. Fuel efficiency doesn't compare well against the leaders in the minicar class, however at 22/30MPG for city and highway driving respectively, the Rabbit still fits.

At 94.2 cubic feet of space, the Rabbit's interior comes close to matching the interior space offered by the mid-sized VW Passat. Being a hatchback rear storage space comes above the Jetta sedan with 15.1 cubic feet available. The 4-door Rabbit also allows the front passenger seat to be folded flat to accommodate longer objects such as ladders or skis, alongside a pass through space in the rear seats.

Standard safety features include dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, brake assist, and daytime running lights. Other standard features VW has included are air conditionning, CD/radio speaker system with auxiliary input, and an outside-temperature indicator.

Difference in trims

2-door ($14,990)

4-door ($17,110) : features a few upgrades including heated front seats, an 8-way adjustable driver's seat (as opposed to 6-way), and an in-dash 6-disc CD changer.

An extra note, the first 4000 Rabbits released in the US will be badged as 2006 models and are identical to the 2007 version except for the lack of the auxiliary input on the stereo system, and no optional tire pressure monitoring system.

Safety ratings

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ratings (IIHS)
Front crash test - Good
Side impact test - Good

National Highway Safety Traffic Association (NHTSA)
Front crash driver's side - 4 stars
Front crash passenger's side - 4 stars
Side crash front seat - 5 stars
Side crash rear seat - 5 stars

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:36:28 -0400

Jetta is one of Volkswagen's most popular cars as it brings European luxury stylings and designs and wraps them in an economy price. The 2007 Jetta is part of the fifth generation of models introduced in the 2006 year. Previous Jettas were available in wagon versions, but for 2007 VW is offering only a sedan. There are four different models which vary in features and engine that range from an entry level price of $16,000 to the fully loaded GLI which comes in at $31,000. This broad range of prices makes it competitive to the other compact cars such as the Honda Civic and Nissan Sentra, while on the upper end making it compete with Nissan's Altima. With the new generation Volkswagen focused on strength and rigidity using high strength steel and laser welding in the manufacturing process.

Two engines are available for the Jetta, one for the economic models, and a more powerful engine for the sporty models. The base and 2.5 model engine is a 2.5 liter in-line 5 cylinder that produces 150 horsepower. A 5-speed manual transmission comes standard, with 6-speed automatic available as an option. Controlling 2.0T and GLI modes contain a 4 cylinder turbocharged engine producing 200HP. For the sport models the manual transmission moves up to a 6-speed standard, with 6-speed automatic optional. Both automatic transmissions feature a Triptronic manual shifter for extra control, with the sport model containing a Direct Shift Gearbox.

Inside the Jetta accommodates five people with 91 cubic feet of interior room. On the storage side there is 16 cubic feet. The 60/40 folding seats extend the storage space available.

Feature set

Every feature the Jetta base model contains comes standard on the more expensive variations, unless a more improved feature is provided instead.

Base model ($16,490) - 8 speaker CD stereo system with auxiliary input and mp3 compatible, air conditioning, 15 inch steel wheels. On the safety end there's front, side, and curtain airbags, as well as anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution.

Jetta 2.5 ($18,750) - wheels are upgraded to 16 inch, and stability electronics are added.

Jetta 2.0T ($22,750) - wheels are upgraded to 17 inch alloy, the steering wheel gets wrapped in leather, and the trunk can be opened remotely.

Jetta GLI ($24,750) - all the upgraded features of the 2.0T with other sporty touches, such as alloy pedals and a leather shift knob.

Safety ratings

Volkswagen Schlitten Snow Future GTI

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:34:07 -0500

Volkswagen Germany has redefined winter fun introducing a new line of sleds. The Snow Future GTI sports springs and a front grill reminiscent of the real VW GTI. This sled is ergonomically designed and styled much keeping true to the GTI experience so you can bomb down the hill much like you would the Autobahn.

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Volkswagen Schlitten Snow Flyer Herbie

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:38:52 -0500

The hottest beetle on the runway, the Snow flyer Herbie in black with kultigem harsh IE decoration. With the carriage consisting of high-quality, cold-resistant plastic trace, exact steering is possible by its double skids. Also with gloves a problem-free handling of the brakes and steering element is possible.

2006 Volkswagen GTI

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:38:36 -0400

For power, the GTI has a 2.0-litre (1,984 cc, to be precise) turbocharged four cylinder developing 200 horsepower. According to VW, this is one of few engines built anywhere that uses a powerful combination of homogenous direct fuel injection and exhaust turbo with intercooler. The result is an exceptionally satisfying powerplant with lots of torque and (being lag-free) plenty of almost instant response.

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (2006)

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:38:35 -0400

Volkswagen used last year's Frankfurt International Motor Show to introduce its fifth-generation Golf and it looks to be yet another solid entry in this long line of popular hatchbacks. The new design is longer, wider and taller than the previous version resulting in more rear leg- and headroom as well as additional cargo capacity. Both two- and four-door versions are offered in three trim levels. U.S.-spec engine information has not yet been announced, but European versions use a mix of direct injection diesel and gas-powered units. A six-speed automatic is offered along with VW's Direct Shift Gearbox that blends elements of both automatic and manual transmissions. An all-new multilink suspension underpins the rear while struts are used up front. A unique electromechanical steering system is also new.

Volkswagen Schlitten Snow Champion De Luxe

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:38:04 -0500

The Snow champion de luxe has in white has a light alloy framework with a 2-components seat face. It is a lighter, space-saving Sportrodel with singular folding mechanism. Due to its small weight of 6,3 kg and a size of 112 x 47 x 20 cm he is to be transported also comfortably on the back.

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:38:37 -0400

The Phaeton was intended to spearhead Volkswagens entry into the high-end automotive segment and rattle the German luxury car establishment by offering loyal VW owners whose salaries and aspirations have grown beyond the companys core models, like the Golf, Jetta and Passat, a top-notch luxury sedan. The idea was to retain these customers who typically would transition to a BMW, Audi or Mercedes-Benz, while elevating the overall status of the brand. The 2006 version is indeed hitting showrooms, and noteworthy additions include a more powerful 12-cylinder engine, a four-seater package that pampers rear passengers and an optional Active Cruise Control (ACC) system available across the range.

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:38:33 -0400

Nothing else on the road looks like the modern-day Beetle. This unique hatchback rides a 98.7-inch wheelbase, measures 161.1 inches long overall and stands 59 inches high, making it one of the taller compact cars on the market. Restyling for 2006 includes the front and rear fascias and fenders. The headlights and taillamps have been modified as well.

2006 Volkswagen Passat

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:38:32 -0400

Volkswagen redesigns its midsize car for 2006 with fresh styling, larger dimensions, and more power. Newly available features include a navigation system and steering-linked bi-xenon headlamps, plus manual and automatic transmissions with six speeds instead of five. The base engine remains a turbocharged 4-cyl, but it's a 200-hp 2.0-liter vs. a 170-hp 1.8. It's used in Value Edition and 2.0 T models. These come with front-wheel drive and either transmission. The V6 is now a 280-hp 3.6-liter vs. a 190-hp 2.8. It's used in the two 3.6 models, one of which has front-drive, the other VW's 4Motion all-wheel drive. Both come only with automatic transmission.

Volkswagen Golf Mk3 platform

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:18:16 -0400

Third generation of sub-compact front-wheel drive automobiles by VW (Volkswagen Group A3 platform), which included 3 and 5-door hatchback Golf (Typ 1H), sedan Vento/Jetta (Typ 1H) and convertible Cabrio (Typ 1E). Was first introduced in late 1991 (1993 in North America) and was taken off the production lines in 1999 (Golf was replaced a year earlier, Cabrio was produced till 2001).

2006 Volkswagen Touareg

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:38:35 -0400

2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:38:38 -0400

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:38:34 -0400