The Volkswagen GTI (Rabbit or Golf) is one of the most important enthusiast cars ever built. It was not the first hot hatchback, nor was it the fastest of its kind. In U.S. specification, ...

it was possible to be a complete snob about VW's hot hatch. Why pay more for performance? The GTI offered all the punch required, and the popularity of what was then called the Rabbit — later ...

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit's standard 5-cylinder engine offers more torque ... plus more safety features than most other cars in its price range. Meanwhile, the GTI models bring perky performance and ...

Yet, the GTI always preserved the civility that has long made Volkswagen’s sporty hatchback ... with plaid upholstery—an ode to the original Rabbit GTI from the early 1980s.

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.

The 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit's standard five-cylinder engine is more torquey ... plus more safety features than most other cars in its price range. The GTI models bring perky performance and improved ...