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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Review

July 17, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

pleasingly adult and gimmick-free
Car and Driver

small on the outside and big on the inside
MyRide.com

the Rabbit's simple lines and uncluttered face make it look very similar to its Golf predecessor
Cars.com

a bit too vanilla when compared to sleeker rivals
Edmunds

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit comes in a two-door style, as well as a four-door hatchback. Outside, it is conservative and boxy—but not unappealing in its own little German way.

Cars.com praises the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit's "simple lines and the uncluttered face." According to MyRide.com, the Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 is "refreshing," and its "teardrop-shaped taillights" look "great with the hatch open or closed." Edmunds studies the exterior closely and observes, "Notably, the word 'Rabbit' does not appear anywhere on the car; instead, a small chrome bunny cast mid-hop decorates the hatch of Volkswagen's entry-level compact." "Functional, practical and sporty" are the words Kelley Blue Book uses to describe the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit; it "wastes no sheet metal or bodywork." Edmunds adds, "although larger and heavier than before, it retains the characteristic boxy but very functional hatchback architecture." In addition, the VW Rabbit's "forward-leaning stance is emphasized by the narrowing side window line and the hatchback rear window," says Kelley Blue Book.

The 2009 VW Rabbit's interior sits just north of somber. MyRide.com notes the clean interior design, which "takes advantage of Volkswagen's long touted cabin-building competence." Car and Driver calls the interior of the VW Rabbit "pleasingly adult and gimmick-free." Cars.com mentions the three-spoke steering wheel and "a high-mounted center stack" putting the Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 right in line with the Jetta and GTI. The dashboard and center console are "designed for compactness and ease of use," remarks Kelley Blue Book.

Conclusion

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit looks like a Volkswagen inside and out: clean and conservative.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:pleasingly adult and gimmick-freeCar and Driversmall on the outside and big on the insideMyRide.comthe Rabbit's simple lines and uncluttered face make it look very similar to its Golf predecessorCars.coma bit too vanilla when compared to sleeker rivalsEdmunds The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit comes in a two-door style, as well as a four-door hatchback. Outside, it is conservative and boxy—but not unappealing in its own little German way. Cars.com praises the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit's "simple lines and the uncluttered face." According to MyRide.com, the Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 is "refreshing," and its "teardrop-shaped taillights" look "great with the hatch open or closed." Edmunds studies the exterior closely and observes, "Notably, the word 'Rabbit' does not appear anywhere on the car; instead, a small chrome bunny cast mid-hop decorates the hatch of Volkswagen's entry-level compact." "Functional, practical and sporty" are the words Kelley Blue Book uses to describe the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit; it "wastes no sheet metal or bodywork." Edmunds adds, "although larger and heavier than before, it retains the characteristic boxy but very functional hatchback architecture." In addition, the VW Rabbit's "forward-leaning stance is emphasized by the narrowing side window line and the hatchback rear window," says Kelley Blue Book. The 2009 VW Rabbit's interior sits just north of somber. MyRide.com notes the clean interior design, which "takes advantage of Volkswagen's long touted cabin-building competence." Car and Driver calls the interior of the VW Rabbit "pleasingly adult and gimmick-free." Cars.com mentions the three-spoke steering wheel and "a high-mounted center stack" putting the Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 right in line with the Jetta and GTI. The dashboard and center console are "designed for compactness and ease of use," remarks Kelley Blue Book. ConclusionThe 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit looks like a Volkswagen inside and out: clean and conservative.  2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "pleasingly adult and gimmick-free" MyRide.com: "small on the outside and big on the inside" Cars.com: "the Rabbit's simple lines and uncluttered face make it look very similar to its Golf predecessor" Edmunds: "a bit too ...

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Other Choices:

In looking at rivals, it depends on your shopping priorities. If fuel economy is a concern, the Rabbit is trumped by nearly every other subcompact or compact on the list. However, for safety features, standard features, or refinement, the Rabbit does well. The 2009 Toyota Corolla is especially attractive in its top trim level but feels stark in its base trim. Domestically, the all-new 2009 Ford Focus matches the Rabbit with coupe and sedan body styles, and buyers tend to be attracted to its powerful SYNC entertainment system. The Mazda3 is the perennial favorite for handling, but it can't match the VW's solid feel, even after a full redesign this year that thoroughly upgrades the interior. The Honda Civic offers more engine choices than the Rabbit, especially if you're leaning toward the green hybrid or natural gas powertrains, and it has a light, nimble driving demeanor that the Rabbit lacks.

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