New or Significantly Altered Models

2006 Volkswagen GTI
2006 Volkswagen Passat
All-new Passat is longer, wider, and taller than the model it replaces. Engine choices include a 200 hp, turbocharged four-cylinder and 280hp, 3.6L V6. The top-line model features 4Motion AWD.
2006 Volkswagen Rabbit 2-door
2006 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-door

Updated Models

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
150 hp 2.5L 5-cylinder engine becomes standard. Outside edges of the curved fenders are flattened adding additional lines to the profile. Front and rear fascias are updated. On the inside, the instrument cluster updated.
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
A 150 hp 2.5L 5-cylinder engine becomes standard. Outside edges of the curved fenders are flattened adding additional lines to the profile. Front and rear fascias are updated. On the inside, the instrument cluster was updated.

Mostly Unchanged

2006 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
A 200hp 2.0L turbo four joins the model range in the 2.0T sedan and GLI.
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
2006 Volkswagen Touareg
The V8 increases slightly in displacement and horsepower.

Other

2006 Volkswagen Golf 4 Door
2006 Volkswagen GTI

Discontinued

2005 Volkswagen Golf 2 Door