2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2
Revised front styling with new headlights and grille. New option packages. New exterior and interior colors.
2008 Volkswagen Eos
New trim level naming: Turbo, Komfort, Lux, and VR6. Leather steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake lever become standard.
2008 Volkswagen GTI
Trim levels renamed: GTI and GTI Autobahn. Ride height reduced by 15 mm.
2008 Volkswagen GTI 4-door
Trim levels renamed: GTI and GTI Autobahn. Ride height reduced by 15 mm.
2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
A 2.5L, 5-cylinder engine rated at 170 hp, 177 lb-ft of torque becomes standard. Trim levels have been renamed S, SE, SEL, GLI and GLI Autobahn. A diesel-engined variant should return to the lineup mid-2008.
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
New trim level naming: S and SE. Numerous color and option changes
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
New trim level naming: S and SE. Numerous color and option changes.
2008 Volkswagen Passat
New trim level naming: Turbo, Komfort, Lux, and VR6. V6 models are equipped with 18 inch wheels.
2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
New trim level naming: Turbo, Komfort, Lux, and VR6.
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 2-door
A 2.5L 5-cylinder rated at 170hp and 177 lb.ft becomes the standard engine. New S trim level designation.
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-door
A 2.5L 5-cylinder rated at 170hp and 177 lb.ft becomes the standard engine. New S trim level designation.
The Volkswagen brand embarked on a wild ride in the U.S. market, as VW flirted with the idea of becoming a premium automaker. Several years later, affordable and practical models like the Rabbit have helped VW regain some lost momentum.
The rejuvenated GTI has been big news for VW this past year. For 2008, the limited-edition R32 will join the U.S. lineup. The R32 features all-wheel-drive and a 250hp V6 engine to set it apart from other Rabbit/Golf variants. Pricing starts at $33,000.
Volkswagen's solid SUV, the Touareg sees a number of changes for 2008, the most visible of which is new front-end styling. The Touareg has a comprehensive list of engine options including V6, V8 and V10 power. Pricing starts at $40,000 and ranges up to $70,000.
A new compact SUV, the Tiguan will join the lineup this year, while the Jetta gets a compact wagon model. A new line of diesel engines will also return to VW in 2008.
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