1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit was essentially a retread of the '81 version. The standard powerplant was a four-cylinder, 1.7-liter...
The 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit was essentially a retread of the '81 version. The standard powerplant was a four-cylinder, 1.7-liter single-overhead-cam gas engine that generated 74 horsepower. Also available was an optional 1.6-liter diesel engine, which generated 52 horsepower.
Drivers could choose from a two-door or four-door hatchback, as well as a Rabbit pickup and a Rabbit convertible. MacPherson struts, large disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, four-wheel independent suspension, and energy-absorbing bumpers were all standard equipment. Other standard features and options included an AM/FM radio, color-coordinated interiors, reclining front seats, a rear window defogger, a wood-grained dash, and air conditioning.
Drivers generally were favorable in their comments about the Rabbit, with the vehicle's reliability, quickness, gas mileage, and durability often cited as positive points. Drivers also noted the Rabbit was fun to drive, which certainly was a large part of its appeal.
What owners say
Performance: Acceleration out of the 1.6 Diesel is not earth shattering, but it moves the little car around with ease and does what you ask of it. Handling and braking are good and predictable. Build Quality: Well as it's been 27 years since it was made, and it's still almost all original, build quality is definitely all there. Apperiance: I love it. 80's hatches will never die. Cost of ownership: Damn near nothing. 44mpg. Just oil changes and maintenance. I've put 100k on this car to it's current 240k, it's never let me down once in the last three years. Fun Factor: It's always fun, that's one of the really cool points of this car, it's got more soul then big foots shoe.
July 25, 2010Bought in Dallas. And transported us to L.A. while towing a u-haul trailer (admittedly sometimes we had to turn off A/C to make it over the Sierra Nevadas).
June 27, 2008
