The 2009 Rabbit is a 2- or 4-door, 5-passenger family coupe, or family sedan, available in 4 trims, ranging from the 2 Door S to the 4 Door S PZEV.
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 170-horsepower engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 5-Speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on the 2 Door S, and a 6-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. A 6-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on the 4 Door S PZEV.
The 2009 Rabbit is a carryover from 2008.