Your Rabbit Hunting Days Are Over
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Volkswagen’s GTI loyalty runs deep, and they have announced a big win for those who have been Rabbit hunters.
The 2019 Rabbit is a special-edition model and is the first GTI to pay tribute to the Rabbit family tree since the 2003 20th anniversary model.
The Rabbit will be available in Cornflower Blue, Urano Grey, Deep Black Metallic and Pure White. It features a LED lighting package, a new-for-GTI “Vmax” spoiler accent on the rear roofline, and road-hugging 18-inch “Pretoria” alloy wheels painted gloss black. The U.S. version of the 2019 GTI Rabbit Edition — a limited run of just 3,000 — will include a special gift from VW when purchased.
Bucket-style, race-inspired Top Sports driver and passenger seats inside the cabin come in heritage Clark Plaid cloth upholstery along with red tags embroidered with the VW Rabbit logo and red-trimmed floormats.
Additionally, the Rabbit Edition includes standard Driver Assistance features such as Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, Front Assist with Pedestrian Monitor and Autonomous Emergency Braking.
The Rabbit makes the moments behind the wheel and on the road nothing short of an exceptional experience. Powered by 228 hp, a VAQ mechanical torque-sensing limited slip differential helps to direct all that to the ground. And high-performance Golf R ventilated disc brakes offer plenty of smooth, well-modulated stopping power.
The Legend
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The original 1983 Mk1 Volkswagen GTI Rabbit held red plaid seats, snowflake wheels and a golf ball shift knob. It participated in a brand new category of sports car; the hot hatch.
The GTI has always been notable for its blending of sportiness and practicality. If you look at the Mk1 GTI: It featured a unique combination of sports-car performance, signature stylistic accents and an iconic shape that won a cult following when it first hit U.S. shores in 1983.
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