Pros:
- Great to drive
- Versatile hatchback body style
- Unique
Cons:
- Very expensive for what you get
- Crummy gas mileage
Buyers willing to pay a premium for individuality and driver appeal
Who should not buy the Volkswagen Rabbit:
Those looking to get the most car for the money, or those who want high-end amenities in a small car
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 2- or 4-door hatchback
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: 2-door, 4-door
- Price range (including options): $15,630 - $24,444
- Base engine: 2.5 liter inline 5-cylinder, 150 hp @ 5000 RPM, 170 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 22 MPG city/30 MPG highway (manual and automatic)
- Where built: Germany
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front seat mounted torso airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes
- Optional safety equipment: Traction control, electronic stability control, rear-seat-mounted torso airbags
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks and mirrors, air conditioning, cruise control, alloy wheels, keyless entry, CD player
- Major options: Sunroof (4-door only), alloy wheels, satellite radio
- Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 12 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 4 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance
