Everyone awaits the release of the cutest, most innovative hatchback by Volkswagen. For 2009, the Rabbit will debut with greater class and more sporty attributes than ever before. And available as either a 2 door or a 4 door hatchback, the Rabbit promises to seat up to 5 of your friends and family. In what better way to enjoy the city than in a cute little Rabbit complete with one of the classiest and most innovative looks and features. Obtaining its name because of its great performance and interesting look, the Rabbit comes with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport mode. But regardless of what trim you choose, the Rabbit operates on a 2.5L inline dual overhead cam engine and delivers up to 170 horsepower and 177 pounds per foot of torque. In order to achieve that great performance that Rabbits are known for, Volkswagen has features great things such as electro-mechanical variable assisted power rack-and-pinion steering, electronic differential lock, engine braking assist, electronic stabilization program, anti-slip regulation, and hydraulic brake assistant as well as electronic brake pressure distribution. The Rabbit's interior is classy, functional, and extremely comfortable. Plus on each Rabbit you'll find cruise control, a brake pad wear indicator, seatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning, luggage compartment light, automatic locking feature, side curtain protection, and much more. Surely, your Rabbit's exterior will come as fully equipped and prepared as its inside in order to take on anything. For 2009 you can expect innovative things such as green tinted glass, dual tone horns, daytime running lights, fully galvanized sheet metal, and dual reflector halogen headlamps. So if you find yourself feeling classy, elegant, smart, and economical, drive the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit to match your personality.
Introducing the All New 2009 2-Door Rabbit S Hatchback | Base Price: $16,300 |
 If you have found yourself looking for that perfect sporty car, then you are right in considering the Rabbit Sport. This 2-door hatchback comes with FWD drivetrain and loads of exciting features. Its 5-speed manual transmission was built to perform and last. This trim comes with all the standard equipment of the base model, but also 10 speakers for an advanced stereo system, cup holders, a cable shift mechanism, clutch starter interlock, and a hydraulic clutch, as well. A roof-mounted amplified antenna, dome lights, and the "Easy Entry System," allowing the movement of the front seats forward for easy access to the rear seats, are some further examples to attest to the superior driving experience offered by this sporty hatchback.
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The 2-Door, Automatic Volkswagen Rabbit Sport - Available at a VW Dealer Near You | Base Price: $17,400 |
 With the release of Volkswagen's 2009 Rabbit came a plethora of exciting trim options. This particular trim is the 2009 VW Rabbit Sport, with a cutting-edge 2-door hatchback bodystyle, FWD drivetrain, and an excellently-engineered 6-speed Automatic transmission. Inside this Rabbit is a 10-speaker stereo system with MP3-capability, CD player, and AM/FM radio. There is also an Easy Entry System integrated into the car, to ensure comfort and ease of getting in and out of the vehicle. This sporty Rabbit truly has it all.
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Great automatic hatchback, the 2009 Rabbit PZEV S 5M | Base Price: $16,300 |
 Ready for a great manual hatchback with cutting-edge emissions controls? For 2009, the Rabbit Sport PZEV 5M is almost identical to the base Sport manual trim for the exception of that awesome partial zero emissions vehicle title and technology. This Volkswagen trim is in direct agreement with California's tight green benchmark.
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Automatic Transmission, Great Peformance, Eco-Friendly: The 2009 2-Door Rabbit S PZEV | Base Price: $17,400 |
 Practically identical to its sister trim, the 2-Door S PZEV with Manual transmission, this trim option embodies a VW Rabbit with only a slight difference from the prior. This Rabbit's quality 6-speed Automatic transmission makes every drive a smooth and enjoyable one. It performs with top-of-the-line Volkswagen engineering. Inside the finely-engineered vehicle sits a quality, versatile 10-speaker stereo system designed for all your entertainment needs. It also comes standard with an Easy Entrance System and 60/40 rear folding seat to make comfort and convenience for driver and passengers alike easy to enhance.
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VW Presents the 4-Door Automatic Rabbit | Base Price: $19,340 |
 Features on this trim include rear passenger ventilation, a 60/40 split folding rear seat with a center armrest, heatable front seats, a flat-folding front passenger seat and a 10 speaker 6-disc CD player with AM/FM radio. Running on a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport modes, this hatchback is super smooth.
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Volkswagen's 2009, Environmentally-Friendly 4-Door Hatchback: The Rabbit Sport PZEV, with FWD | Base Price: $19,340 |
 The 2009 Rabbit series, only from Volkswagen, hosts several great trim options. That being said, it is almost undeniable to consider the 4-door Rabbit Sport PZEV trim as anything but the best of the best. It comes with a sleek, 4-door hatchback bodystyle, as well as a quality 6-speed Automatic transmission and Front Wheel Drive. The interior of this quality 4-door hatchback is jam-packed with great features. A 10-speaker stereo system with MP3-compatibility, a 6-disc CD player, AM/FM radio with a trial subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio maximizes your entertainment when driving. Heatable front seats and a 60/40 folding rear seat are just a couple examples of how features inside this vehicle maximize your comfort with every driving experience in the Rabbit.
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| Base Standard Equipment |
| Exterior Standard Equipment |
| Fully galvanized sheet metal |
| Rear/passenger side/"Rabbit" and 2.5 badge |
| Center high mounted stop lamp in top of rear window |
| Crash optimized front end |
| Dual exhaust tips |
| Anti-intrusion side door beams |
| Body color door handles |
| Tinted glass, green |
| Body-color front grille |
| Dual tone horns |
| Dual-reflector halogen headlamps - With clear, lightweight, chip resistant polycarbonate lenses |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - Upon start-up of vehicle, headlights engage |
| Headlights-on warning tone - Upon opening of driver's door when ignition key is removed |
| Side blinkers - Integrated into side mirrors |
| Body color mirror housings |
| Driver and passenger side power exterior mirrors, heatable |
| Non-metallic paint |
| Metallic paint |
| 195/65 R15 H, all season tires |
| Temporary-use spare tire |
| 6J X 15'' steel wheels - With full wheel cover |
| Two-speed windshield wipers - With variable intermittent wipe feature |
| Interior Standard Equipment |
| Manual single-zone climate control (Climatic), CFC-free |
| Anti-theft vehicle alarm system - For doors, hood, trunk lid, radio, and starter, with warning LED in door top sill and with audible and visual activation |
| Immobilizer theft deterrent system |
| Non-smoker package - (Power outlet with plug, storage receptacle with insert) |
| Silicone damped-return assist handles - Two front and two rear |
| Cruise control |
| Electric rear window defroster |
| Integrated armrests in front door panels |
| Molded door trim - With cloth inserts |
| Illumination of controls and gauges - blue - With red indicators |
| Brake pad wear indicator |
| Seatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning |
| Folding keys (2) - With radio-frequency remote transmitter for central locking, eyelet |
| Valet key |
| Luggage compartment light |
| Automatic locking feature - (Doors lock automatically when vehicle reaches 8 mph). Dealer can disable feature or program to unlock when ignition key is removed. Doors unlock automatically upon airbag deployment |
| Driver and passenger door mounted power lock/unlock switches - For central locking system |
| Remote central power locking system - With selective unlocking |
| Driver and front passenger visor vanity mirrors |
| Interior rearview mirror |
| Mirror control pad - With joystick control |
| Chrome button - For parking brake lever |
| Power outlet (SAE size) in trunk |
| 1 Power outlet (SAE size) in center console |
| Auxiliary input jack |
| Remote release - For trunk located on driver's side door |
| Driver and front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system |
| Driver and front passenger side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system |
| Side Curtain Protection |
| Optimized head restraints - (Front seats) |
| Emergency locking retractors - For all seating positions |
| Front seat safety belts pre-tensioners - With load limiters |
| Height adjustable front 3-point safety belts |
| Rear 3-point safety belts - All 3 seating positions |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for Children) - (Formerly known as ISOFIX) - child seat lower attachment points and top tether rear outboard seating positions |
| Child seat tether anchorage points - With markings in rear seating positions |
| Buckle switch - (Sensor that deploys airbag depending on safety belt use) |
| Interlock feature - Center rear safety belts cannot be extended unless seat back is in fully locked position |
| Rear seat head restraints, height adjustable - All seating positions |
| Blinker control stalk - With lane change feature (one tap on the lever creates a three-blink sequence) |
| TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) |
| 3-spoke steering wheel |
| Height adjustable and telescoping steering column |
| Steering wheel deformable/collapsible - Upon deformable/collapsible upon impact |
| Theft-deterrent steering column |
| Front door storage pockets |
| Soft opening (silicone dampened) glovebox, lockable |
| Sunvisor - Driver - With sliding feature |
| Molded shift knob |
| Brushed Metallic appearance interior door handles |
| Fully carpeted/lined luggage compartment |
| Grip on inside of trunk lid to assist closing |
| Loading edge protection, plastic |
| Removable storage divider - Passenger side |
| Air vents in instrument panel |
| Pollen filter |
| Power windows - With pinch protection and automatic one-touch feature, operable from driver's side only |
| Technical Standard Features |
| Hard shell battery box protection |
| Crash optimized front end |
| ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) |
| Power assisted front vented disc brakes, rear solid disc brakes |
| EBD - Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution |
| HBA - Hydraulic Brake Assistant |
| Engine - 2.5L 170 horsepower, 177 lbs-ft torque, 5 cylinder, in-line, dual overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Anti-intrusion side door beams |
| Electro-mechanical variable assisted power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Independent front McPherson struts - With stabilizer bar |
| Rear fully independent four-link suspension - With coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| ASR - Anti-Slip Regulation |
| EDL - Electronic Differential Lock - (Only included when equipped with ESP) |
| EBA - Engine Braking Assist - Prevents compression-induced skidding in slippery conditions |
| Electronic Stabilization Program |
| Warranty Standard Features |
| New Vehicle Limited Warranty - 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain Limited Warranty - 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Roadside Assistance - 4 years/Unlimited miles |
| Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty - 12 years/Unlimited miles |
