| Most of the critics in the auto industry | | | | to start anew and breathe a new life into |
| found Volkswagen's decision to replace Beetle | | | | sales. This new goal involves the |
| as its entry level vehicle with all-new | | | | reintroduction of the next-generation Golf to |
| Rabbit a great blunder. This is due to the | | | | the US market. Nonetheless, it will be given |
| fact that Rabbit does not hold interest the | | | | a new name which is – Rabbit. |
| same way Beetle does. As a result, sales were | | | | |
| considered dismal and | | | | Aside from that, Volkswagen is also aimed at |
| | | | affordability. Hence, the company is offering |
| It was in the year 1977 when Volkswagen has | | | | its cars in a lesser price. This is to cater |
| finally decided to replace its entry-level | | | | to the multitude who cannot afford expensive |
| vehicle. The chosen model was Rabbit, which | | | | luxury cars. Rabbit, which can be purchased |
| was built in the US between 1979 and 1984. | | | | in 2-door or 4-door, is a hatchback which is |
| However, the same was replaced by Golf, which | | | | priced at $14,990 and $16,990 respectively. |
| eventually did not satisfy the expectations | | | | This pricing will make Rabbit a worthy rival |
| of the automaker. In fact, last year's sales | | | | to Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, and Nissan Versa. |
| of Golf dropped by 36 percent, which is | | | | These cars are designed to improve mileage |
| equated to 15, 690 units. | | | | and affordability without sacrificing the |
| | | | quality. |
| With this instance, the automaker has decided | | | | |