With the Volkswagen Rabbit making an appearance in the movie Twilight, it got us thinking about the history of this German car. In case you didn’t know, the VW Rabbit is one of the German automaker’s greatest success stories. Here are some facts you may or may not have known about this VW creation.
• The Rabbit was exported to the United States market in 1975. Up until then, Volkswagen did not have a good reputation in the North American market.
• The Rabbit hit the US market at the right time – when Americans were experiencing a gas crisis and looking for more efficient cars.
• The standard Rabbit had a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine with about 65 horsepower. The upgraded GTO version had a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine with 90 horsepower.
• The Rabbit GTI could get up to 30 miles to the gallon. Back then, that was great! It’s not too shabby for these days, either.
• The Rabbit has become a sort of cult classic for enthusiasts and VW collectors.
Visit your Trenton area VW dealer for more information on the history of the Rabbit. While you’re there, take a look at today’s inventory and see what fits your current needs as a driver in the 21st century!