2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit in Photos
The Rabbit Edition may be the last special-edition model of the current Golf GTI before Volkswagen releases the eighth generation.
Volkswagen revives the Rabbit moniker for the U.S. market with this special-edition Golf GTI as it approaches the end of the current generation's production run. It's presented as a mid-grade trim level between the S and SE. We tested both automatic and manual variants. Read the full story here.
Like all 2019 GTIs, the Rabbit Edition got an 8-hp bump for its turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four, which now boasts 228 ponies and 258 lb-ft of torque.
A Rabbit badge, a gloss-black spoiler, black mirror housings, and model-specific black wheels are subtle exterior amendments to the standard Golf GTI package. The Rabbit Edition also offers two exclusive paint color options, Urano Grey and Cornflower Blue.
The base GTI’s plaid upholstery is accented with Rabbit tags on the seats and red-stitched floor mats.
Rabbit Edition cars come with the base GTI's 6.5-inch touchscreen display for the infotainment system.
A step up from the S configuration, the Rabbit has standard safety technology, including forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear-cross-traffic alert, just like the pricier SE.
With the manual transmission, the Rabbit Edition slides in just under $30K, at $29,790. Choosing the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic adds $1100.
Unless you upgrade to the top-of-the-line Autobahn trim level, this year's GTIs come with all-seasons rather than summer tires. This hurt the Rabbit's braking performance and cornering grip in our track tests.
Straight-line performance is pretty much the same as in the other seventh-generation GTIs we've tested.
Like all Golfs, the Rabbit Edition hatchback is a versatile package for carrying passengers and cargo.
The current-generation Golf has been a recurring winner in our 10Best Cars list throughout its life cycle.
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition automatic
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition automatic
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition automatic
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition automatic
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition automatic
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition automatic
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition automatic
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition automatic
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition automatic
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition automatic
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