1984 Volkswagen Rabbit 1.8L
Overview The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit represents the final model year of the first-generation Golf platform in the North American market. Following the success of the original design penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Rabbit established the template for the modern front-wheel-drive hatchback. By 1984, production had shifted significantly to the Westmoreland Assembly Plant in Pennsylvania, marking […]
2006-2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5L
Overview The Volkswagen Rabbit, reintroduced to the North American market for the 2006 model year, served as the successor to the fourth-generation Golf. By reviving the iconic “Rabbit” moniker, Volkswagen aimed to reconnect with the brand’s heritage while positioning the vehicle as a premium entry in the competitive compact car segment. Built on the Volkswagen […]
1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible 1.8L
Overview The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible represents a distinct era in the company’s North American history. While the standard Rabbit hatchback transitioned to the second-generation Golf platform in Europe for 1984, the convertible variant—known globally as the Cabriolet—remained based on the original A1 platform. This design choice allowed Volkswagen to maintain a consistent open-top offering […]
2011-2014 Volkswagen Routan 3.6L
Overview The Volkswagen Routan was a minivan marketed by the German automaker between 2009 and 2014. Developed through a partnership with Chrysler, the vehicle was built on the Chrysler RT platform alongside the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country. Production took place at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada. Volkswagen introduced the […]
2010 Volkswagen Routan 4.0L
Overview The 2010 Volkswagen Routan represents a unique chapter in the brand’s North American history. Developed as a result of a partnership between Volkswagen and Chrysler, the Routan was designed to provide a European-styled alternative in the competitive minivan segment. Built on the Chrysler RT platform, the vehicle was manufactured at the Windsor Assembly Plant […]
2009 Volkswagen Routan FWD 4.0L
Overview The 2009 Volkswagen Routan represents a unique chapter in the brand’s North American history. Developed through a partnership with Chrysler, the Routan was designed to provide Volkswagen with a competitive entry in the minivan segment, a category the company had not occupied since the discontinuation of the Eurovan. Built at the Windsor Assembly Plant […]
2023-2026 Volkswagen SE 1.5L
Overview The Volkswagen Jetta SE represents the core volume-selling configuration of the seventh-generation Jetta, built on the modular MQB platform. Introduced to the North American market to provide a balance of efficiency, interior space, and German-engineered driving dynamics, the SE trim serves as the mid-range offering in the lineup. It is powered by the EA211 […]
2022-2026 Volkswagen SEL 1.5L
Overview The Volkswagen Jetta SEL represents the premium tier of the seventh-generation Jetta lineup, which utilizes the modular MQB platform. Introduced to the North American market to provide a balance of European driving dynamics and accessible pricing, this model year range focuses on efficiency and interior refinement. By utilizing the EA211 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, the […]
1985-1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8L
Overview The second-generation Volkswagen Scirocco, introduced to the North American market for the 1982 model year and continuing through 1988, represented a significant departure from the Giugiaro-penned original. Designed in-house by Volkswagen, the new body featured a more aerodynamic profile with a lower drag coefficient, prioritizing efficiency and high-speed stability. By the 1985-1987 period, the […]
1984 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8L
Overview The 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco represents the mid-cycle phase of the second generation (Mk2) of the brand’s signature sports coupe. Introduced to the North American market to succeed the Giugiaro-designed original, the second-generation model featured a more aerodynamic profile and increased interior volume while maintaining the lightweight, front-wheel-drive architecture that defined the brand’s performance philosophy […]
1986-1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 16v 1.8L
Overview The second-generation Volkswagen Scirocco, introduced to the North American market for the 1982 model year, represented a significant departure from the Giugiaro-penned original. Designed in-house by Volkswagen, the new body style focused on improved aerodynamics, featuring a lower drag coefficient and a more rounded aesthetic while retaining the signature hatchback silhouette. By the mid-1980s, […]
2023-2026 Volkswagen Taos 1.5L
Overview The Volkswagen Taos serves as the entry-level crossover SUV in the brand’s North American lineup, positioned below the Tiguan. Introduced for the 2022 model year, the vehicle utilizes the modular MQB platform, which allows for shared engineering components across the Volkswagen Group. Designed specifically to meet the demands of the North American market, the […]
