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2010 GTI 2-DR 2.0T AUTO
2010 GTI 4-DR 2.0T MANUAL
2010 GTI 4-DR 2.0T AUTO
2010 RABBIT GTD 2-DR 2.0L MANUAL
2010 RABBIT GTD 2-DR 2.0L MANUAL
2010 RABBIT GT 2-DR 2.5L MANUAL
2010 RABBIT GT 2-DR 2.5L AUTO
2010 RABBIT GTD 4-DR 2.0L AUTO
2010 RABBIT GTD 4-DR 2.0L AUTO
2010 RABBIT GT 4-DR 2.5L AUTO
This is all preliminary information. There are 3 packages for the Rabbit. Cold Weather, Sport, and Tech package. GTD must be some kind of Diesel Rabbit GT. The 2 door models now get a sunroof.
GTI colors showing are: Deep Black Pearl, Tornado Red, Candy White, Carbon Steel Gray
Rabbit colors showing are: Candy White, Deep Black Pearl, Shark Blue, Black, Reflex Silver
This isn't guaranteed. Changes might and will likely happen.
DSG – the intelligent automatic gearbox from Volkswagen
Wolfsburg, Germany - World’s first 7-speed DSG for high-volume production – starting in the Golf
Significantly improved fuel economy and lower emissions thanks to DSG
From Polo to Passat – new DSG for all TDI and TSI engines up to 250 Nm
http://www.media.vw.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=10283
I'm interrested because it seems with VW you get more options included than a Mazda HB.On my 08 .5 New value the book is $15375.00 the car has 4600 miles on it.Mazda wanted almost 9k more for their GT HB.
I left and saw an 09 Rabbit with all the options (even Moonrof) that is an option on Mazda Gt S HB.(price$24365.00) Rabbit price $19500.00
So I'am going to wait to see the new VW'S when they get here.Anyone know?
5K129M Golf 2-DR 2.0 TDI Automatic
5K12S1 Golf 2-DR 2.5 Automatic Federal
5K12S3 Golf 2-DR 2.5 Automatic Federal
5K12Z1 Golf 2-DR 2.5 Manual PZEV
5K12Z3 Golf 2-DR 2.5 Automatic PZEV
5K149L Golf 4-DR 2.0 TDI Manual
5K149M Golf 4-DR 2.0 TDI Automatic
5K14Z3 Golf 4-DR 2.5 Automatic PZEV
5K14S3 Golf 4-DR 2.5 Automatic Federal
PZEV is only for a few states. The 2.5 4-door can't be had in a manual. Only the 4 door TDI can get a manual.
Colors are:
5R5R Reflex Blue
8E8E Reflex Silver
A1A1 Black
B4B4 Candy White
G2G2 Tornado Red
P6P6 Shadow Blue/Graphite Blue
X6X6 United Grey
Options are
3FE Power Sunroof
8JF Xenon Headlamps with AFS
P71 Navigation System
P73 Technology Package
W79 Cold Weather package
The good news is that all these options are available on the Golf TDI regardless of how many doors it has. The tech package might be the Navi, MDI, and backup camera. VW might be nice enough to launch new radios. These new radios support the MDI which means full iPod integration if you purchase the right cable which is part number 000 051 446 C. Hope this helps.
5K12S1 Golf 2-DR 2.5 Automatic Federal
5K12S3 Golf 2-DR 2.5 Automatic Federal
The 3 were identical exept the white color, on 2 of was what I would call an 'Off White', seemed to have some beige in it, and the other was an 'Appliance White' or snow white.
The 'off white' BTW, was a far nicer looking color than the pure, snow white.
Anyone know if VW is tinkering with their color options to include an 'Oyster White'?
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090427/ANA03/304279989&noca- - che=1
you may have to copy and paste.
Diana T. Kurylko
Automotive News | April 27, 2009 - 12:01 am EST
Volkswagen is preparing to choose suppliers for the mid-sized sedan it will produce at a factory under construction in Chattanooga, Tenn., said Stefan Jacoby, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America Inc. Most of the suppliers will be American, Jacoby said. The car, which was designed for the United States, is scheduled to debut in 2012.
Before that happens, two other VWs will be replaced. The next-generation Golf -- which will return to that name after having been called the Rabbit in the United States -- will be launched this fall, followed by a redesigned Jetta next year.
Jacoby said 2009 will be dismal for the market as a whole. He expects no recovery until 2010. Volkswagen's sales are down this year, but its market share is up. Jacoby aims to maintain VW's current 2 percent share while driving down inventory through production cuts.
Jacoby, 51, became head of Volkswagen in America in September 2007. Before that, he was executive vice president for global marketing and sales for Volkswagen Group from 2004 to 2007. Jacoby was responsible for VW's Asia-Pacific region from 1997 to 2001.
He was interviewed by Staff Reporter Diana T. Kurylko in early April.
What is your assessment of Volkswagen's performance in the first quarter, and what will the rest of the year bring?
It's difficult to predict what will happen this year. We sold fewer than 50,000 VWs and gained market share.
In what segments did you gain market share?
We have a 1.9 percent share of the total U.S. market, compared with 1.4 percent in 2008. We gained sales for all the new vehicles that were launched last year -- the Routan, the Tiguan and the CC [a Passat-based sedan]. We sold more than 2,000 CCs last month. The Routan is gaining segment share.
The market is down between 35 and 40 percent, fluctuating month by month. We do not expect any recovery in 2009. We hope a scrapping program could stimulate consumer demand, and the fleet business has recovered a little bit.
How is your fleet business?
We are almost not in it, which is healthy and by choice. We are now generating a few new fleet sales, but we are continuing with our strategy to keep fleet sales below 10 percent. That's the level we have had in the last few years.
You are not hopeful about the overall market this year?
No. I believe the market may come back in 2010 or maybe by the end of 2009. I believe that recovery would bring us back to a level of 13-14 million vehicles. A market higher than this won't come back short-term.
How will VW cope? You have avoided some of the higher incentives that your competitors have used, but sales for some vehicles are slipping. Rabbit sales are down dramatically, although that could be because of the run-out. But even sales of the fuel-efficient Tiguan SUV are low.
The Rabbit is in a phaseout. The Tiguan is making its way -- we sold more than a thousand last month. We will not increase our incentives. We will not participate in the heavy incentive spends of some of our competitors. We are driving the business on a short-term basis. It is important for us to stabilize our market share at about 2 percent. It is also important for us to reduce our stock situation for our dealers.
How are you reducing your days supply of vehicles? By bringing fewer cars in?
Of course. We have adapted our production accordingly. One of the objectives we have is to support our dealers in floorplan. We aren't pulling out of it.
What percentage of your network is in trouble?
Less than 10 percent. About 55 percent of our dealers are affiliated with domestics, and perhaps that is where the trouble is coming from. The network, on average, is profitable
What is their return on sales?
On average, it is about 1.8 percent, and the exclusive dealers are higher at about 2.0 percent.
What can you do for dealers who get into trouble with other franchises?
Our hands are tied, for legal reasons. We have an eye on it. What we can do, we do -- and do it by floorplan, by having effective retail offers in the market, by reducing stock significantly and, when we are legally allowed, by having a close relationship with financial services.
Have many dealers closed recently?
Six dealers have closed since October, but this is a natural rate for us. There have not been a significant number of dealer closings because of the economic crisis. We have maintained a 575- to 600-dealer count for about 15 years.
Can you give us an update on the Chattanooga factory you are building?
We are on track with the construction and for selection of suppliers.
When will you select suppliers?
Within the next few months. I can't give you details on how many have been chosen. They will be in a supplier park, and they will be mainly American suppliers.
What will be the local content by value?
About 80 percent. The engine will come out of NAFTA -- we have capacity for gasoline engines out of Mexico, which we will utilize. Diesel engines still come out of Europe.
When will you go into pilot production?
The market rollout will be in the spring of 2012. The start of production is not yet defined.
Has the design of the mid-sized sedan been approved?
Yes. We showed prototypes to part of our dealer council in Wolfsburg two weeks ago, and they were very excited. We also showed them what's coming in the next few years.
How much different will it be from the Passat sedan?
Very different. It will be bigger and sleeker, and it has items necessary for Americans -- space, seat comfort, cupholders, Bluetooth and other electronics. Very importantly, it remains a VW. It has been totally designed and engineered for the needs of American consumers.
Does this mean you won't include some features that you need in Europe, like heavy-duty brakes that can stop the car at high speed on the autobahn?
Safety is one of our claims. We won't make any compromises.
What price range are you targeting?
It will start at about $20,000.
How can you economize on the new car without sacrificing performance?
Mainly by localizing production. There will be features that some of our customers will wish we had on all of our vehicles -- like Bluetooth connections. It will have the latest technology, like a new navigation system.
And you'll use existing engines?
For now, we'll use the 2.0-liter and the 2.5-liter optimized -- which we're doing for the Golf anyway.
Any decisions on the second vehicle?
No, stay tuned. We are considering a compact SUV, a mid-sized SUV and the Polo family -- which hasn't been decided.
It was at the Geneva auto show in March. We haven't decided whether to bring this vehicle into the United States. We have introduced the hatchback in Europe. We believe -- and dealers have confirmed this -- that the vehicle is too small for the American consumer. We have alternatives, and these could be a Polo sedan and perhaps later a hatchback with more space. We are investigating what model we should start with and when we should start -- in 2011 or 2012.
What price are you looking at for the Polo?
Under the Jetta -- starting at $13,000 and going up to $15,000.
Where does the Jetta fit in your product strategy with the new mid-sized sedan coming?
The Jetta successor will be between the Polo and the new mid-sized sedan. It will compete with the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic.
How big will it be?
It will be bigger than today's car, and it will be longer and wider. It comes in the fall of 2010.
You are changing the name of the Rabbit back to the Golf with the model change this fall, but will you keep the Jetta name?
The naming is not decided. It is one of the strongest nameplates we have in the United States. This is the biggest market. We sold around 100,000 last year.
What enhancements will the Golf have when the new generation comes to the United States?
The biggest is that we will offer the Golf with TDI diesel technology -- the same engine we have in the Jetta. We believe 30 percent of the Golfs could be sold as diesels.
What will the price be?
About $17,500, which is where it is right now. We have put in a lot of technology to make the car lighter and more comfortable. It's not that much bigger. The interior design is more refined.
Has the recession led you to revise your long-term strategy of selling 1 million units in the United States by 2018?
No. Together, VW and Audi will sell 1 million -- 800,000 for VW and 200,000 for Audi.
No new white
Dynaudio (lite) is expected to be an option on the Golf TDI 2010. Don't know if it will be part of package or standalone option, and also don't yet have details on why is was listed as "lite".
The Campanella White (O6's) seems like a 'snow white'...just too much, well, White.
Then there's Candy White, not sure what's that all about.
I think the 2010's are worth waiting for, especially the Jetta Wagon that should have the steering wheel controls back on it.
Why they didn't have them on the 09's is one major complaint of all Jetta Wagon buyers who have paid a premium price and didn't even have the option to special order the controls.
Now VW has decided that the Grey Leather interiors are gone from the 2010's leaving only black or biege to choose from.
Sounds like accountants have finally taken over the whole factory.
Engine rpm seem to be 1,000 rpm lower than on the old 2.0.
The 2.5 is super smooth, especially compared to the early production run which I test drove when it came out. If I didn't know better, I'd think it was a conventional 4 cylinder with great counterbalancers.
Incredible torque and low end power. Takes off like a rocket up to 40 mph. Haven't really opened it up on the freeway or even taken it over 4,500 rpm.
Feels like I am going faster than the speedometer indicates, and I am wondering if it reads low/accurate (many speedometers are 5 mph optimistic). The speed doesn't read high on the freeway, but I am keeping up in the fast lane and it DOES feel faster than indicated speed even though the cabin is nicely isolated. Considering that I can drive a Honda Fit (I had a 2008), Toyota Yaris hatchback, Nissan Cube all at the same indicated speed WITHOUT feeling like I am going fast, I am thinking the Rabbit might be going at least 5mph faster than a comparable speedometer reading in the other cars I mentioned.
The build quality and materials are fantastic.
I had misgivings based on engine glitches (computer glitches? stalling, loss of power) in my 2001 Golf around 43,000 miles. In fact that's the main reason I traded in my 2004 early, under 10,000 miles - it didn't develop any problems but I didn't quite trust it.
Anyway I am resigned to owning two commuter cars due to my long commute (share the mileage) and since the other one is a Nissan I feel better about taking the "risk" with this new VW. That and the fact that Consumer Reports customer surveys are outstanding. Anyway odds are I'll trade it in before the warranty runs out, or earlier if weird stuff happens.
Anyway I am the happiest I have been in years, in terms of driving experience. Truly a driver's car.
Both of these cars were VW Certified used cars. The Jetta had 2 years of factory warranty which I extended to 8 years (which I never used of course). The Rabbit has almost 4 years of factory bumper-to-bumper warranty left on it, so that gives me some peace of mind from the VW gremlins. However, the car is pretty basic and the Rabbit has a good reliability record so far, so I don't feel I took that much of a risk and it's a great car for what I paid ($11k + T&L). I plan on holding onto it for at least 8 years, turning it over to my daughter for school in about 3 years. But like you said, I can trade it earlier if "weird stuff" happens.
I love my Rabbit! Can't wait to get back into it again after being away from home the past week. I had to drive an Impala for a week.
The 2010 Prius starts at $22,000. What's the starting price for the 2010 Golf TDI?
Will veggie oil be covered under the VW warranty?
If you spent $2000 to run waste veggie oil in a $22,000 Golf TDI, this would reduce its value to about $6,000. It's up to you to decide whether this makes sense.
Speaking of $22,000... the first 2010 Golf TDIs may cost almost that much, or maybe its the ones with the DSG transmission and the MT models are about $20,000. Stripped down models should come later.
If VW wants to get around the added expense of Urea on the GTD. They can sell the car with the current 140 HP engine then sell a jet kit to up the HP to 170. It is still the same 2.0L engine as far as I can tell.
$22,750 is base MSRP for 2010 Prius, not $22,000.
$750 will buy 12,000 miles of diesel for the Golf TDI.
http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/prius/2010/index.html#search=open.eq..amp.p.eq.cve- hicledata%23%23-1%23%23-1~~nf12||546f796f7461
Unless you have the published MSRP for the 4-door Golf TDI, I don't see how you can say how much more or less it will cost than the Prius.
Unfortunately we will not get the Golf GTD in the USA. We are again relegated to the cheap seats with the much less impressive Golf TDI.
2009 Jetta TDI starts at $22,970, including destination. It is likely the Golf TDI, at least the 2 door, will start somewhat below this price. Based on this, my guess would be that the MSRP of the cheapest Golf TDI will be at most about $1000 less than the Prius.
Who knows what the relationships will be between the MSRP and actual selling prices (and financing incentives). It probably depends on what the price of fuel is, just as it has in the past. If it is $4 per gallon people will likely pay a premium for either vehicle, if it is $2 per gallon they will be discounted.
Hmmm, that's not what I heard. As I understand it, there are two versions of the GTD, the 140 hp and the 170 hp variants, and we're slated to get the 140 version. Do you have any recent information that contradicts that?
Best regards,
Shipo
This also seemed totally unrealistic. Are German taxes that high on a new car? UK pricing is about $10k less than German.
9th of June 2009
Volkswagen debuted the long acclaimed Golf GTD in Germany with pricing starting at €27,475 (US$38,100) for the 6-speed manual and €29,350 (US$40,700) for the DSG version. The GTD version of the World Car of the Year is often referred to as the GTI of diesels and comes with 2.0-liter direct injection common rail turbo diesel unit that generates a maximum output of 170 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 350 Nm of torque between 1,750 rpm and 2,500 rpm.
Golf GTD
What I don't see though is any big price disparity between the two cars--not enough anyway to hold up the claim that the Prius is somehow not for normal people while the TDI is. I bet if you load up a Golf/Jetta TDI with nav and all the toys it too will get into the mid-to-upper $20s, like the higher-end Prius trims.
Prius is like the Hummer, they are both "look at me" cars. In the case of the Prius it is "look, I have a hybrid, I'm saving the world". While the Hummer is "look at me, driving a caricature of an SUV"...oops wait, no, that's what I'm thinking when I see one.
I'm not looking to get either of these cars, but I am quite sure that I could not tolerate the driving experience or looks of a Prius.
I suppose people get the big alloys and ground effects on the Golf/Jetta because they don't want others to look at them. :P
Edmunds.com disagrees with you
Edmunds does not set prices for Toyota Prius, Toyota does and they say $22,750.