2007 Volkswagen Rabbit [ 2008 ]
Volkswagen Rabbit
Overall Score - 8.2 (Very Good)
The Rabbit delivers good performance and a well-equipped interior at an affordable price. If you're in the market for an affordable small car, you should also consider the Honda Civic and Honda Fit.
The 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit offers solid performance at an affordable price, and a wide array of standard equipment and amenities. The majority of reviewers say the Rabbit is fun to drive. Edmunds says, "The reincarnated Rabbit is a charmer, offering upscale features (such as heated seats and mirror-mounted turn signal repeaters) not usually seen in this segment, as well as that solid feel on the road that seems to be a birthright of German-engineered cars."
AutoWeek reports that the "revival of the Rabbit name brings numerous upshots for VW, from striking a chord with fans of the original and opening endless marketing opportunities to lure young consumers to buy the brand," and adds that "the most important thing is that the Rabbit is a promising all-new car." U.S. News reviewer Rick Newman notes that the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit "races, thanks to a thumping 150-horsepower, five-cylinder engine that constitutes a big heart for a small car." Newsday sums it up by calling the Rabbit a "lively and fun to drive" car, "with clean Euro styling, tight Euro handling, and a richly trimmed but tastefully simple interior."
Reviewers find the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit has a comparable price tag to other cars in its class. IntelliChoice gives the Volkswagen Rabbit an "average" overall value rating based on its total cost of ownership.
The 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit is available as either a two-door or as a four-door model. Both models utilize a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine with your choice of a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.
Rabbit Performance - 8.2 (Very Good)
The majority of experts agree that the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit provides solid performance for its class. With its 150-horsepower, 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine, most find that the Rabbit provides drivers with a substantial amount of power that matches up nicely with its easy handling capabilities. According to Car and Driver, "From the driver's seat, this is an easy car to love." continue
Rabbit Exterior - 8.0 (Very Good)
Reviewers are largely pleased with the exterior styling of the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit, saying it falls in line with Volkswagen's revival plan for the compact hatchback. Road and Track calls the fit and finish "distinctly VW; that means good, just not great. But for the money, there are few that compare." continue
Rabbit Interior - 8.5 (Very Good)
The consensus on the Volkswagen Rabbit's interior is largely positive, with the reviewers finding it kid-friendly. Experts praise the comfortable seating for five, ample cargo space, and durable materials. continue
Rabbit Safety - 8.7 (Very Good)
The 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit receives good reviews on its safety features. In government crash tests, the Rabbit received solid safety ratings -- 4 out of a possible 5 stars for the car's protection of occupants in frontal crashes and 5 out of 5 stars for side-impact crashes for both the front and rear passengers. continue
Rabbit Reliability - 5.0 (Mediocre)
The 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The 2008 Rabbit is supported by a four-year/50,000 mile new-vehicle limited warranty. continue
