Overview & Reviews

VW releases the 2006 Rabbit hatchback very late in the model year. This is the next-generation Golf but with the nostalgic, U.S.-only name last used in 1984. Compared to the outgoing Golf, the Rabbit features new styling, a more sophisticated rear suspension design, more interior room and a new powertrain.

• Comfortable ride, rich interior materials, many safety features, roomy interior, solid build quality.

• Can get pricey with options, handling and styling might not be sporty enough for younger buyers.

User Reviews:

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  Great Car. Period. - 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By Paul - March 14 - 2:13 pm

  Ive always been a Japanese car fan, especially of Toyotas and Hondas, since they last soooo long. At first I was a little skeptical about the VW, but considering how theyve made a major come back within the recent years with their Passat, Jetta, and Golf, I thought I give them a chance. My first impression is amazing. The car is solid and well built. It has so many features for such great price. Think about it: a 5-cyl, 6-speed automatic, is super nimble, has good stereo, comes with all the power goodies, and can easily fix up with some wheels and springs to look great! Id take this over the Corolla or Civic any day. I love the 5-cyl. engine! Test drive it and youll see.. Its smooooth.

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  2006 VW Rabbit - 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By Ralph - March 7 - 8:56 am

  this is a very nice car. I looked at five other hatchbacks, this had the best features i.e. interior, four wheel disks, 6 cd changer, power moonroof, etc. It is has very good quality throughout the car. Everyone is impressed.

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  Love my Rabbit - 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By alicia - February 4 - 7:16 am

  Ive owned VWs for years and I love my Rabbit.

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  People wake up! - 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By Melon - January 21 - 10:13 pm

  Where do I start? Well,Ive owned plenty of vehicles in my life, GMs, Dodges, etc. Didnt like any of the American built vehicles. I was a lucky owner of a 1981 VW Rabbit diesel (250,000+ on it) and 1988 Cabriolet from the Karman factory (195,000). Best cars Ive ever owned absolutely were V-dubs. Only thing I can say is that the new Rabbit is awesome. Handles great. Fun to drive Fuel econ went up a bit but big deal the car handles/drives like a fairly powerful German sports car. No sissy engine here. Besides I couldnt afford the Audi A6 that Id wanted and the car is the closest my pocket would allow for me to have a completely enjoyable ride. Love it!!

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  VW fun car - 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By bill - December 12 - 12:43 pm

  Car handles and rides with the european style that I can only afford with the rabbit. Some day hope to purchase a diesel version, but with my current low 10000 miles a year, it is hard to justify the cost.

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  The Best Car to Buy and Fun, Too! - 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By skippey96 - October 23 - 6:40 am

  I have only owned American cars in the past. Now I have a new love, let me tell ya. The Rabbit is a pleasure to drive and is sporty looking. The only problem is people love to look at it and ask questions about it. Not that that is a bad thing, but well get one of your own and youll love it to. Did I forget to tell ya it is fast (great on gas to). I hope that more people get them, you wont be sorry.

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  FARFEGNUGEN - 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By Prams - October 10 - 3:56 pm

  Great car! Very few problems since off the lot new, now 30K miles. Way fun to drive, starts fine at -30F, load the big dogs, the bikes, the stuff, and go. Get about 30mpg highway, mid 20s city. Havent gone thru any brake pads yet and am overdue for speeding tickets.

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  Hip Hopper - 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By JackRabbit - January 12 - 10:30 pm

  My push towards the Rabbit came from shopping around in its class. For what you get for your money there is not a better choice. Although my engine is far from broken in, the car handles fun roads like a dream. The manual transmission is seamless. Even though there is only 150 horses, the engine is torquey yet quiet.

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  The All German Rabbit - 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By Vanessa - September 16 - 12:03 pm

  I really like the fact that Volkswagen is building the Rabbit models in Germany. This is one of the major reasons I bought it. I previously owned a 1996 Volkswagen Golf that was built in Mexico and found the quality to be quite poor. And I know alot of people that had Jettas built in Mexico that traded their cars in within the first 5 years because they were constantly having problems with them. My father owns a 1989 and 1991 Volkwagen Jetta, in which it was built in Germany and its still on the road with 250,000+. I am glad they are sticking with the German roots and not building them in Mexico, sometimes cheaper labor doesnt always profit in the long run.

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  Just Bought an 06 Rabbit Maual - 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By eduright - July 31 - 2:10 am

  I was going to buy a Passat, but changed my mind at the last minute. Its too much car. Its noisy, jittery, and rough riding on all but nice smooth pavement. The Rabbit I got with 16" tires mounted on cast aluminum, is nicer riding and quieter than the 15s that I tried on a base 2-door. I am going to put magnets on the fuel line and a little turbo "cookine" cutter in the air intake hose. I may put some sound deadening coating on the wheel wells to quell road noise a bit. The Rabbit looks sleek, with nice simplicity, style and some earthy grace. Its sage green with the beige/black/brown interior. It handles well, in a bit of a bubbly bouncy (but controlled way). Plus it has a great interior!