Sixth Generation Volkswagen Golf Photos Are Here

scirocco! (looks worlds better than the current one!)

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2008 9:12:35 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I like it - too bad it probably won't come with those rims.

— CRS2112 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2008 9:26:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It looks fine - about what you'd expect in this class.

— TurboSpyder (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2008 11:40:42 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Well exterior and interior cues are from the newly released Scirroco. But here what I still do not understand. The Scirroco is actually priced lower in Europe then the GTI. The cost of making the car is less then the Eos yet VW still won't import it.Yes the currency issues.I say "Bull".VW Of America is simply protecting the the GTI sales. The Scirroco,imported here would walk over GTI sales. So now VW simply makes a more conservative upright looking Scirroco. I say import the "real" Scirroco but call it a GTI in the states. You could do it as the GTI and R32. IF you need sports 4d then leave that to the Jetta GLI.

— mini22 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2008 12:07:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

There is nothing exciting about this car.

Interior looks nice though.

— Milton (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2008 3:26:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I think the sixth generation Golf/Rabbit will do as well against the Corolla as the current generation Rabbit has done.

From a small car comparo in Car and Driver's May 2008 issue:

Introduction
Eighth: 2008 Ford Focus SE
Seventh: 2008 Scion xD
Sixth: 2007 Suzuki SX4 Sport
Fifth: 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
Fourth: 2008 Saturn Astra XR
Third: 2009 Toyota Corolla
Second: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
First: 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S


http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison_test/sedans/2009_toyota_corolla_vs_ford_focus_vw_rabbit_subaru_impreza_and_four_more_economy_cars_comparison_test/2008_volkswagen_rabbit_s_comparison_test

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From a December 2006 Car and Driver comparo:


Introduction
Sixth Place: 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S
Fifth Place: 2007 Toyota Corolla LE
Fourth Place: 2007 Hyundai Elantra SE
Third Place: 2006 Honda Civic LX
Second Place: 2007 Mazda 3s Touring
First Place: 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit


http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison_test/sedans/2007_toyota_corolla_vs_2006_honda_civic_2007_hyundai_elantra_2007_mazda_3_2007_vw_rabbit_2007_nissan_sentra_comparison_test/2007_volkswagen_rabbit_comparison_test

— TurboSpyder (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2008 6:51:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The current Rabbit is built just as well as the Corolla, check it out on the web. I own one and have had no issues in about 30K miles. Toyota is not an infallible brand itself. I know, my friend's mother has an '07 Camry V6 and it has been a piece of crap. at 2K miles the transmission failed. then at 5K the paint was already fading on the trunklid and some on the roof. She was astonished since the Camry is supposed to be good.... But it hasn't been so far. She will be trading in the near future she says.

— atomicbri (View Profile)

Posted on 8/5/2008 8:07:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Turbospyder , was rabbit only winning caranddriver comparos becouse you always quote only this magazine ?

— abcd (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2008 7:02:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

A new Wabbit? Who cares?

— avanti64 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2008 12:19:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The Jetta and/or Rabbit may be boring as if that should be a disqualifier for a daily commute , however, I drove a much more boring and cheap built Civic and Corolla before deciding on a 2006 , 47-mpg, superior low-end torque, Jetta TDI. Boring--yes. I guess. Practical, reliable, solidly built, roomy, alternative fuel capable, and fuel efficient--definitely!

If one buys a car for image building, it's his or her money wasted, but my money goes to a car that's efficient, safe, practical, and reliable. If that's the definition of boring, then my Jetta is absolutely boring.

— gregsfc (View Profile)

Posted on 8/9/2008 9:43:34 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1