Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit pays homage to the beginnings of the hot hatch

[Akrapovic]

El Volkswagen Golf ya está despidiendo a su séptima generación y lo hace como muchas otras marcas a sus modelos más emblemáticos, nos presentan una cantidad considerable de ediciones especiales que conmemoran algún hito en la historia del tal coche. En este caso Volkswagen decidió mirar a dónde todo empezó y homenajear al primer GTI que también fue conocido como Rabbit en algunos mercados.

The Volkswagen Golf is already saying goodbye to its seventh generation and, as many other brands do, its most emblematic models present us with a considerable amount of special editions that commemorate a milestone in the history of such a car. In this case, Volkswagen decided to look at where everything started and pay tribute to the first GTI that was also known as Rabbit in some markets.

Therefore they have added some discreet details on the exterior and interior, and some equipment that would usually be an option for traditional GTIs. The Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit will begin to be sold first in the United States and right now is being exhibited at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It is known that it will later reach other markets, but the brand has not confirmed which ones.

On the outside, the GTI Rabbit will stand out for carrying 18 "wheels, mirrors and black spoiler covers, as well as adaptive LED headlights, and inside there will be some details with the name Rabbit engraved on the rugs as part of the optional equipment that will be standard, will be the adaptive cruise speed control with autonomous emergency braking, blind spot detector, and keyless access.

Under the hood there will be no change, will continue to offer the 2.0-liter TSI engine with 230 hp and seven-gear DSG box or manual six.