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VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT SPRINGS INTO NEW YORK—JUST IN TIME FOR EASTER

In a surprise move, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that its all-new fifth generation Golf, which debuted at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show, is going back to its roots with the original Rabbit nameplate for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The Rabbit will hop into the market in early summer, after its official introduction at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

'The Rabbit was always exclusive to the U.S. and Canadian markets; while the rest of the world had the Golf, we had the iconic Rabbit,' said Volkswagen's Director of Brand Innovation, Kerri Martin. 'The reintroduction of the Rabbit represents Volkswagen's commitment to this market and is a nod to the passionate North American enthusiasts who have an emotional connection with the Rabbit name.'

'Volkswagen customers want a relationship with their cars. Names like The Thing, Beetle, Fox, and Rabbit support this,' Martin added.

The Rabbit goes on sale this summer in both two and four-door versions, with pricing starting at $14,990 for the two-door. Standard features include an advanced ABS braking system, traction control, active front head restraints, front side airbags, air conditioning and anti-theft alarm system with remote locking. Always known for its value, this latest Rabbit is no exception, offering a high level of standard features and equipment at an attractive starting price.

The Rabbit was the first Volkswagen produced in the United States and its appeal grew rapidly, with sales of over 1.3 million in its 10-year lifespan. The Rabbit's popularity can be credited to the wide array of standard features it offered at an attractive price. The 2006 Rabbit promises a return to the high-value, iconic status of the original.

'The Rabbit's return to Volkswagen's family is not an attempt to recreate the original car; today's Rabbit is manufactured at our Wolfsburg production facility alongside the all-new GTI.'

The Rabbit, or Golf as it is well known throughout the rest of the world, is the world's best-seller with over 25 million cars sold over five generations. This latest generation has already won more than 25 awards in more than sixteen countries. And, yesterday, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), announced that the 2006 Rabbit four-door received the Top Safety Pick, Silver award, based on the Institute's frontal offset, side impact, and rear crash protection ratings.

Martin adds, 'Even the name ‘Rabbit' dramatizes the enhanced performance, playing off the car's clever design, efficient size, agility and nimbleness. The Rabbit is back.'

The 2006 Rabbit benefits from its laser-welding production process, class-leading fit and finish, heightened body strength, crash protection, driving dynamics, and reduced interior noise.Drivers of the Rabbit will benefit from it's fully independent suspension system that uses a multi-link rear and optimized front axle, and will enjoy the new optional six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® (five-speed manual standard). A new powerful engine with a larger displacement of 2.5 liters and five-cylinders generates 150 horsepower.

Also among the most impressive new driving advancements are a standard electro-mechanical steering system, and an optional advanced Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP). The Rabbit also promises more interior room than ever with a large rear hatch opening. Legroom has also increased in this new version.

For added assurance, the Rabbit will come with 24-hour Roadside Assistance for four years with unlimited mileage and new vehicle warranties including:

•Five-year/60,000 mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty
•Four-year/50,000 mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty
•12 year unlimited mileage Limited Warranty against corrosion perforation.

Source - Volkswagen

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
Year	2007
Make	Volkswagen
Model	Rabbit
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Price	MSRP: $14,990.00 Invoice: $14,378.00
Weight	2975 lbs \| 1349.5 kg
MPG City	22
MPG Highway	30
Combined MPG	0.00

Performance
Coefficient of Drag	.32

Engine
Engine Configuration	I
Cylinders	5
	Water-Cooled
	Hydraulic valve lifters
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	2.50 L \| 152.6 cu in. \| 2501.1 cc.
Valves	20 valves. 4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	DOHC
Horsepower	150.00 HP (110.4 KW) @ 5000.00 RPM
Torque	170.00 Ft-Lbs (230.5 NM) @ 3750.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio	19.8 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter	60.0 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Main Bearings	6
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Petrol
Block	Cast-iron
Ignition System	Digital Electronic, with Two Knock Sensors
Crankshaft	Steel
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Gear Ratios
1st Gear	3.78
2nd Gear	2.12
3rd Gear	1.36
4th Gear	1.03
5th Gear	0.77

Standard Transmission
Gears	5
Transmission	Manual
	HGR
Final Drive	3.65

Optional Transmission
Gears	6
Transmission	Automatic
	HFU
Final Drive	3.89

Dimensions
Cargo Volume	15.00 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume	94.001 cu. ft.
Interior Volume	51.301 cu. ft.
Standard Payload	972.001 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14.5 Gal
Seating Capacity	5
Doors	4
Exterior
Length	165.801 in \| 4211.3 mm.
Width	69.301 in \| 1760.2 mm.
Height	58.201 in \| 1478.3 mm.
Wheelbase	101.501 in \| 2578.1 mm.
Front Track	60.601 in \| 1539.3 mm.
Rear Track	59.801 in \| 1518.9 mm.
Ground Clearance	5.401 in \| 137.2 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom	39.301 in \| 998.2 mm.
Rear Headroom	38.501 in \| 977.9 mm.
Front Legroom	41.201 in \| 1046.5 mm.
Rear Legroom	35.301 in \| 896.6 mm.
Front Shoulder Room	54.701 in \| 1389.4 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room	54.601 in \| 1386.9 mm.
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