it’s not 100%, but there is supposed to be a 50 state legal diesel version here in 2008. it is not going to called a TDi, because it is going to be a pretty big jump in technology. it is going to be common rail (finally). they pretty much have to with honda and maybe even chrysler getting into the diesel passenger car game around the same time. there is even a rumor that BMW may start sending diesels our way. it is going to be like 1982 all over again.
the “base” 2 door rabbit actually is a pretty good deal IMO. my friend just paid roughly the same amount for his cobalt that has similar options. 5 years down the road which would you rather own?
although it should not be branded with the rabbit name. the VW PR people made the mistake of asking me my opinions on the new rabbit at waterfest (giant VW/Audi show in jersey). I let them have it.