Volkswagen is dropping intriguing hints on social media, suggesting the return of the Rabbit badge, possibly in the form of a special-edition Golf GTI.This could be a 40th-anniversary tribute to the original US-market Rabbit GTI. While Volkswagen has a history of celebrating anniversaries, these teasers are from Germany, suggesting it’s not a US-exclusive model.
The Rabbit nameplate first graced the North American market with the debut of the first-generation Golf in 1975. However, it wasn’t until 1983, 40 years ago, that the GTI version was introduced. The Rabbit name has made several appearances in the US, including on the Mk5 Golf and a GTI Rabbit Edition for the Mk7. Notably, the Rabbit quickly became Volkswagen’s best-selling model, outpacing the Beetle and higher-priced models of its time.