| Being the first successful replacement for the iconic | | | | parking lots, the small Rabbit is flexible in the way that |
| Volkswagen Beetle, the Rabbit already has an | | | | an SUV is flexible in terms of seating. An SUV's seats |
| impressive resume. It is now the best selling model | | | | can be reconfigured to accommodate cargoes - the |
| from Europe’s largest car manufacturer and the | | | | Rabbit, on the other hand, is flexible that it can squeeze |
| Volkswagen Rabbit, also called Volkswagen Golf, is | | | | in a crowded parking lot with relative ease. |
| the third best selling nameplate of all time, overtaking its | | | | The fact that the Rabbit is a small car means that it is |
| predecessor, the Beetle. | | | | ideal for those who are looking for a city car with |
| And recently, the Rabbit’s list of accomplishment | | | | good fuel economy. With a small frame, the engine of |
| will include being named the “Best Family Car” | | | | the Rabbit will not be tasked heavily which would likely |
| by Canadian television show Motoring 2007. The | | | | result to the burning of huge amount of fuel to power |
| distinction was given to the Volkswagen Rabbit for the | | | | the car. |
| “Under $30,000” segment. | | | | Another strong selling point for the Rabbit is that it truly |
| John White, the Executive Vice President of | | | | is a descendant of the Beetle. The Rabbit is a |
| Volkswagen Canada, is clearly ecstatic with the | | | | “People’s Car” - priced sensibly that many |
| award given to the Rabbit. “We are thrilled and | | | | car buyers would be able to afford it. The Rabbit is |
| honored by the success that the new Rabbit has | | | | instrumental in the increased sale of Volkswagen in the |
| encountered from the Canadian consumers and media | | | | United States. |
| alike,” said White. The Rabbit was launched in | | | | Last month, Volkswagen sold 15 percent more |
| Canada in June last year. Since that time, the Rabbit | | | | vehicles in the United States compared to June of |
| has received awards from Canadian groups, motoring | | | | 2006. The increase in sale for the European car |
| publications, and media outlets. Positive reviews have | | | | manufacturer is fueled by strong demand for smaller |
| also been given by auto journalists to the Rabbit, | | | | and more fuel efficient cars such as the Eos, and the |
| known as the Golf outside North America. | | | | Rabbit. |
| The Rabbit is popular among car buyers because of | | | | Aside from being fuel efficient and having good road |
| its many likeable characteristics like sporty suspension | | | | manners, the Rabbit’s popularity can also be |
| setting. While it may not be as stiff as sports car, it | | | | attributed to its exterior looks. Loaded with aesthetically |
| provides a good stability and cornering is not a problem | | | | advanced styling cues, the Rabbit is a good looking car |
| even at high speeds. Although having a stiff | | | | from the outside. And when one enters the vehicle, the |
| suspension, the ride is still quite comfortable. One of the | | | | same can be said. High-quality materials were used in |
| most notable characteristic of the Rabbit is that it is a | | | | the cockpit. Even the instrument panel and the controls, |
| small car yet is engineered to make you feel once you | | | | the Volkswagen turn signal switch, and even the gear |
| are inside that you are not actually in a small car. | | | | shift knob are designed to give the interior of the |
| The Rabbit is really a small car; this makes the Rabbit | | | | Rabbit a welcoming appeal. |
| an ideal city car. With congested city streets and | | | | |