Whisky Tango Foxtrot

93JC · April 11, 2006, 07:00:35 PM

It seemed like North America was never going to get the Mk V Golf. Turns out we really never will. Volkswagen of America is reverting the name back to, you guessed it...

Rabbit!

J86 · April 11, 2006, 07:02:54 PM

sweet, even though rabbit is a stupid name, ill take anything over the alphanumeric soup that so many manufacturers love...

Run Away · April 11, 2006, 07:07:50 PM

Are they going to bring back the Fox too?

Raza · April 11, 2006, 07:10:56 PM

Is this a Canada only thing? I would think Golf has more equity than Rabbit does at this point.

93JC · April 11, 2006, 07:12:50 PM

QuoteAre they going to bring back the Fox too?

You must have missed the memo:

The new Fox replaced the Lupo in Europe a year or two ago.

Run Away · April 11, 2006, 07:14:52 PM

Fine.

How about the Quantum? (sp)

93JC · April 11, 2006, 07:15:22 PM

QuoteIs this a Canada only thing?
I would think Golf has more equity than Rabbit does at this point.

No, no, no, this is a US-Canada thing.

I would think Golf has more equity than Rabbit too, but Volkswagen seems to be getting better and better at fucking themselves over.

I've heard the reason this is being done is because they're going to keep the Mk IV around for a few more years, de-content the shit out of it, and sell it as an entry-level vehicle.

Tom · April 11, 2006, 07:24:30 PM

I approve.

Raza · April 11, 2006, 07:31:53 PM

Quote
QuoteIs this a Canada only thing?
I would think Golf has more equity than Rabbit does at this point.
No, no, no, this is a US-Canada thing.

I would think Golf has more equity than Rabbit too, but Volkswagen seems to be getting better and better at fucking themselves over.

I've heard the reason this is being done is because they're going to keep the Mk IV around for a few more years, de-content the shit out of it, and sell it as an entry-level vehicle.

I hate to sound so unconvinced, but where did you hear this?

93JC · April 11, 2006, 07:33:11 PM

VW!

Raza · April 11, 2006, 07:45:14 PM

QuoteVW!

Oh cock.

?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.?

Well, they've won me. It's still the Golf GTI though, right? Or is the 2007 Golf GTI going to be the Rabbit GTI?

93JC · April 11, 2006, 08:04:52 PM

It's just GTI.

Raza · April 11, 2006, 08:11:13 PM

QuoteIt's just GTI.

No kidding. Prior to the NA launch, I thought they were calling it the Golf GTI.

Are we going to get a Rabbit R32 as well? Because that car looks brilliant.

93JC · April 11, 2006, 08:14:48 PM

Beats the hell out of me; up here in Soviet Canuckistan we never got the R32.

Raza · April 11, 2006, 08:16:22 PM

QuoteBeats the hell out of me; up here in Soviet Canuckistan we never got the R32.

With the last model, you didn't miss too much (the time on the Top Gear track was a dismal 1' 33") but the new one, though heavier and not more powerful, is much faster and better handling.

Run Away · April 11, 2006, 08:17:11 PM

Anyone else think this rear view looks terrible?

The rear bumper, where it curves around and flares for the wheel well.

That's what happens when you design cars on a computer.

93JC · April 11, 2006, 08:23:53 PM

Huh?

Raza · April 11, 2006, 08:25:41 PM

I've rather warmed to the new GTI design. Even though it's true that the 5 door does look better.

Run Away · April 11, 2006, 08:50:01 PM

QuoteHuh?

The big flat areas and rounded blob corners.
The color makes it alot worse, but just the general angles and concave/convex shapes that are a result of a computerized design.

93JC · April 11, 2006, 08:51:53 PM

Have you been into the hashish again?

ifcar · April 12, 2006, 04:16:18 AM

"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."

Unless they're renaming the Jetta, no it didn't.

ifcar · April 12, 2006, 04:19:29 AM

According to The Car Connection, this will start at $14,990. Finally, a VW that isn't outlandishly expensive (that's still not cheap, of course).

Raza · April 12, 2006, 08:01:59 AM

Quote"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."

Unless they're renaming the Jetta, no it didn't.

To whom are you replying?

omicron · April 12, 2006, 10:55:32 AM

...........

...........Rabbit?

...........Excuse me while I go snort with laughter

'Oh yes, yes Al. I've just bought a lovely new car. Roomy, nimble, good economy, pretty quick. Built like Knox. '
'Hey, nice work! What did you get?'
'A Rabbit'

...

'.............the fuck?'

Raza · April 12, 2006, 12:02:22 PM

Quote...........

...........Rabbit?

...........Excuse me while I go snort with laughter

'Oh yes, yes Al. I've just bought a lovely new car. Roomy, nimble, good economy, pretty quick. Built like Knox. '
'Hey, nice work! What did you get?'
'A Rabbit'

...

'.............the fuck?'

It makes as much sense as Golf, at least.

Fire It Up · April 12, 2006, 04:03:04 PM

Quote
QuoteVW!
Oh cock.

?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.?

Well, they've won me. It's still the Golf GTI though, right? Or is the 2007 Golf GTI going to be the Rabbit GTI?

Somebodys been watching too much Top Gear!

Fire It Up · April 12, 2006, 04:04:05 PM

I think instead of going back to Rabbit, they should have just called it "The Bunny."

ifcar · April 12, 2006, 06:24:59 PM

Quote
Quote"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."

Unless they're renaming the Jetta, no it didn't.
To whom are you replying?

It's from the press release that was linked to.

Raza · April 13, 2006, 06:44:29 AM

Quote
Quote
Quote"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."

Unless they're renaming the Jetta, no it didn't.
To whom are you replying?
It's from the press release that was linked to.

Well if they use the same system as the last Golf and keep the Rabbit a five door, it could certainly be the "four door" they tested.

ifcar · April 13, 2006, 02:39:05 PM

Quote
Quote
Quote
Quote"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."

Unless they're renaming the Jetta, no it didn't.
To whom are you replying?
It's from the press release that was linked to.
Well if they use the same system as the last Golf and keep the Rabbit a five door, it could certainly be the "four door" they tested.

I have no idea what you're trying to say. <_<

Whisky Tango Foxtrot

Run Away

Run Away

Tom

Run Away

Run Away