Tag: VW Passat

  • VW Passat R36 becomes even more appealing! Sportfahrwerke team showcases how!

    2016 Volkswagen Passat Since 2008 the R36 has remained as one of the best Passat models in the whole lineup. And there is a reason behind that: the vehicle offers all-wheel-drive, 3.6-liter power unit that produces a total of 300hp (223kW) and overall great sporty appearance. But Sportfahrwerke team decided to tweak the vehicle a bit and now offers sweet ap coilover kit that is exclusive for the vehicle. Something more, the kit is available only with the all-wheel-drive model. This upgrade provides just the ideal balance between driving comfort and sporty features and the best part is that it does not sacrifice any remaining utility and convenience features.

    SEE ALSO: SPEED-BUSTER team improves a record-holding VW Golf monster!

    The vehicle itself is not just top-enhanced, but it is also top-equipped. The impressive additions include 4-motion AWD system, sporty suspension and by far the most rigid VW build ever. And as it comes to the kit, it brings new springs and dampers that further lower the overall height with a total of 15mm. And the most interesting part is that for stock models the height can be reduced with the incredible 65 millimeters!

    2016 Volkswagen Passat Suspension

    And the best part? Well, the whole kit comes with special certificate and the whole installation process can be entered into vehicle’s documents without any issues. Cool!

    Source: Sportfahrwerke

  • Volkswagen team enhances some of its best-selling models. Details here!

    2016 Volkswagen Golf Estate The well-known Volkswagen Golf Estate lineup gets even more appealing with the arrival of Golf Estate Match Edition that would replace the SE trim level. It will  bring tons of utility features, new systems and overall high levels of refinement.

    In terms of exterior, the vehicle will proudly demonstrate neat 16-inch “Dover” alloys and new fog lights, while the interior will welcome everyone to a Mirror Pack-dominated cockpit, 6,5-inch color-touch screen, Bluetooth telephone and audio connection, DAB digital radio and CD player.

    Furthermore, Golf R and Golf Estate R will include Discover Navigation Infotainment system, Car net Guide and Inform, heated front seats, headlight washers and heated windscreen washer jets. Sweet, right?

    And what about Golf’s brothers?

    Golf’s bigger brother, Passat,  saloon or estate, will also benefit from numerous enhancements. The vehicle will feature a new Active Info Display system, Nivomat  Infotainment system, Active Info Display, Panoramic Sunroof and more.

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    Touran, one of brand’s most successful MPVs, will be geared with a 1.6-liter TDI diese unit with 115hp (85kW) , while the Polo lineup will benefit from Beats-inspired styling and a class-leading 300-watt audio system.

    More details will soon be released, so stick with us for further information!

    Source: Volkswagen 

  • 2016 Volkswagen Passat And What it has to Offer

    2016 Volkswagen PassatVolkswagen of America announced the debut of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat: the midsize sedan, especially crafted for America and its lifestyle. The vehicle was created in the state-of-the-art factory in Chattanooga, Tenn. and offers incredible blend of design, space, class-leading technology and flexible drivetrain system. So, let’s check out what else does it have to offer.

    Style

    2016 Passat offers sharper lines and overall aggressive appearance than its predecessor with the redesigned hood, fenders, grille, bumpers and LED head- and taillights.  These changes and the chrome on the window surroundings, door trims further enhance the overall aggressive stance. And now, for the first time VW offers and the R-Line of the Passat. This is a sporty models that grants customers with special rocket panels, stylish front bumpers, modified rear diffuser and 19″ anthracite Salvador aluminum-alloy wheels.

    2016 Volkswagen Passat

    On the other side, the inside of the 2016 Passat is further upgraded and now it looks more sophisticated and it is even wider. The cabin includes upgraded materials, new steering wheel and column stalk design, two-tone decor panels and refined chrome and piano black trim. The passengers will also benefit from heatable rear seats, while the driver will be granted with Easy-Open keyless access that opens the trunk via moving a foot near the rear of the car. Handy, right?

    Technology

    2016  Passat offers and VW’s second-generation “modular infotainment platform”, better known as MIB II. This system features touch screens as standard equipment for all models from the lineup. Furthermore, the MIB II also features a special proximity sensor that detects when a hand is nearby and automatically switches its display to ensure easier control and selection of specific features.

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    The latest VW vehicle will also offer a combination of new safety and drive assistance systems. For example, the Automatic Post-Collision Braking system will be part of the standard equipment for the 2016 Passat. It ensures that the kinetic energy is reduced to minimum after impact and decreases the risk of fatal injuries in this way.

    2016 Volkswagen Passat

    Furthermore, depending on trim level, the 2016 Passat will offer Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Sport Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Parking Steering Assistance. And let us not forget the rear camera that will be geared on every single vehicle from the lineup.

    Drivesystem

    2016 Passat offers three powertrain options: the first one is the 1.8-liter turbocharged and direct-injected TSI 4-cylinder unit, the second one is a 2.0-liter TDI beast and the last one is a 3.6-liter VR6 eingine that produces a total of 280 hp (205 kW). This is one of the highest outputs in the midsize sedan class so far. Furthermore, the 1.8T has an EPA estimated highway economy rating of 38 mpg with the automatic gearbox.

    2016 Volkswagen Passat

    So, the 2016 Passat looks more appealing than ever and with all the additions and upgrades this vehicle surely will be one of the interesting cars for the 2016 season.

    Source: Volkswagen 

     

  • 2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack

    2012 VW Passat Alltrack will make its official debut at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show next week. The vehicle will hit the market in the beginning of the 2012. Alltrack is based on Passat Estate and features some very useful improvements.

    2012 Passat Alltrack comes with 4MOTION four-wheel drive and a raised ride height that give it greater agility off-road, along with stylish body enhancements. There are stainless steel-look front and rear underbody protection panels and flared side sills. Other highlights are matt chrome roof rails, window surrounds, grille and exterior mirror casings.

    The suspension is raised to increase ground clearance from 135 to 165 mm.

    On the Passat Alltrack, the front axle is usually driven, with only 10% of propulsive power going to the rear axle.  This saves on fuel, but if necessary, almost 100% of power can be sent to the rear wheels, through use of an electrohydraulic Haldex clutch.

    The new Alltrack has hill descent assist, ABS and EDS. For vehicles fitted with DSG dual-clutch transmission, the shift pattern is also altered when off-road mode is engaged, with higher shift points to give more power, a flatter and easier to manage accelerator pedal movement and no automatic upshifting in manual mode.

    The engine range includes a 2.0 liter TDI with 140PS (103 kW) and a 2.0 liter TDI with 170PS (125 kW) mated to a 6-speed manual and 6-speed DSG gearbox, respectively.

    Standard equipment includes Alcantara upholstery, 2Zone electronic climate control, cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring system, MDI iPod connectivity, Bluetooth telephone preparation and 18” alloys.

    The first deliveries are scheduled for next July. Price list is not announced, yet!

    2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack
    2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack

    Source: Volkswagen

  • 2012 Volkswagen Passat CC

    The Passat CC was extremely successful vehicle. It featured a unique style both inside and outside at decent price and some of the clients, who wanted Mercedes-Benz CLS went to get Passat CC, because it looked rather the same.

    Now however, there is a new version of the 4-door coupe – 2012 Passat CC, which will be officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16.

    The new highlights are modified radiator grille, new bi-xenon headlights and topped with a reprofiled bonnet. The bumper is different, too, with a new extra air intake, and silver-coloured winglets that frame the fog lights.

    At the rear, the car is completely redesigned, with more emphasis on horizontal lines and a reworking of the characteristic chrome strip. There are new taillights with LEDs and LED numberplate lights.

    An interesting thing is that the “Passat” has been dropped from the name. Rather radical idea, but we like it, because this is completely different car.

    The standard equipment list is huge, but some of the safety features include driver alert system and front head restraints with four-way adjustment. A lot of option extras are now available – High Beam Assist, Side Assist, ane Assist and adaptive cruise control with City Emergency Braking function; front climate seats with massage function; and an electrically deployed towbar.

    The engine range includes 1.8 liter TSI with 160PS and 2.0 litre TSI with 210PS. The diesel range includes 2.0 liter engine with either 140 or 170 PS.  All models with 170 PS or more also now get a standard XDS differential, an electronic cross-axle traction control system for improved traction and handling.

    The CC will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show before going on sale in the US in early 2012.

    2012 Volkswagen Passat CC
    2012 Volkswagen Passat CC

    Source: Volkswagen

  • 2012 Volkswagen Passat Exclusive

    Volkswagen has announced the new 2012 Passat Exclusive, which is available as a sedan and Variant. The 4-door version starts from €32 450, while the 5-door model costs €33 625. Both are based on the highly equipped Highline trim level.

    The exterior of Passat Exclusive is boosted by new 18” light alloy Vicenza wheels and lowered suspension with 15mm.

    The interior boasts a Nappa leather seats in “chocolate brown” with colored stitching and piping in contrasting colors “Pepper White”. There is also wood trim and a black leather multifunction steering wheel.

    Standard equipment includes side also on the function-oriented speed-dependent Servotronic steering controlled. Optionally, the exclusive trade with among others a titanium black roof liner and active air-conditioned seats (front) ordered.

    2012 Volkswagen Passat Exclusive
    2012 Volkswagen Passat Exclusive

    Source: Volkswagen

  • 2011 Volkswagen Passat US

    2011 Volkswagen Passat US has been unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The vehicle will be built in an all-new factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and designed specifically for the North American market.

    The new Mid-size Sedan combines efficiency, comfort and value – the starting price is $20 000.

    However, the US version is very different from the EU. (more…)

  • Volkswagen models – First choice in safety

    Volkswagen PassatGolf, Jetta, Passat, Eos and Tiguan achieve top scores in demanding US crash tests
    Four Volkswagen models at once were awarded the best grade of “top safety pick” in the most recent publication of the independent US safety institute, “Insurance Institute for Highway Safety”. The models Golf, Jetta, Passat and Eos each earned the best evaluation in their respective categories, thus winning the renowned prize for themselves. Together with this same outstanding safety award presented to the Tiguan in August, these new awards place Volkswagen among the car manufacturers with the most top safety picks. (more…)

  • New Passat CC Now on Display at German Dealerships

    Starting today, the new Passat CC will be presenting itself to buyers. The dynamic saloon coupé will be on display at dealerships throughout the country. The sporty design of this new Volkswagen is coupled with coupé-like contours. The Passat CC also offers a multitude of technical innovations, such as the “Lane Assist” active lane-guidance system and “DCC” adaptive chassis control. (more…)

  • VW Passat CC

    With more than 15 million cars built, the Passat and Passat Variant rank among the really big successes in automotive history. Now Volkswagen is extending the model range of this car line by adding a third dimension: the Passat CC. Its fully independent body design, an interior that has sporty individual bucket seats in the rear too, impressive powertrain systems and technological highlights worthy of the luxury class, meld together to create a unique vehicle in the Passat’s market segment. The Passat CC is an elegant sedan and a dynamic coupé simultaneously. The concept and design of this Volkswagen are defining fresh, new directions beyond the mainstream. (more…)

  • VW Passat R36

    A 220 kW / 300 hp 3.6 liter six cylinder direct injection gasoline engine will power the Volkswagen Passat R36 – the most powerful Passat of all time. As part of standard equipment power transmission is handled by a direct shift gearbox (DSG) and permanent four-wheel drive (4MOTION). The top speed of the sedan is an electronically regulated 250 km/h. In terms of speed, the Volkswagen Passat R36 outstrips every other Volkswagen in accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h: the sedan reaches the 100 km/h mark in 5.6 seconds (5.8 seconds for the Variant).

    The VW Passat R36 was conceived by Volkswagen Individual, the specialist team for very fast and/or special models. Following the Golf R32, the Volkswagen Passat R36 is the second series version under the “R” sports label. The “R32” label already represents a top-selling model; the first Golf R32 (177 kW / 241 hp) based on the VW Golf Mk IV and introduced in midsummer 2002, took off better than expected in every way; 14,000 cars were sold. On the foundation of this success the idea arose to develop a whole series of R models in the future. In Autumn 2005 the second Golf R32, 184 kW / 250 hp, equipped with 4MOTION four-wheel drive as standard equipment, was introduced. It was also a terrific seller. And it continues to sell well today. The “R36” shows how sporty a Passat Sedan and a Passat Variant can be.

    Visually, with a whole range of specific features the Volkswagen Passat R36 shows that it is the most dynamic model of the globally successful series. Special features of the front section: an R-specific bumper and a crest radiator grill in matte chrome finish. Other R exclusives are the dual fins of the upper radiator grill designed in aluminum look and the radiator air inlets in slatted look.

    The rear of the Volkswagen Passat R36 sedan features a newly designed spoiler on the luggage compartment lid; in the case of the Volkswagen Passat R36 Variant a new roof edge spoiler provides additional downward force to the rear axle. Identical for both body versions: the chrome dual exhaust pipes. On the sides it is, among other things, the newly designed 18-inch “Omanyt” alloy wheels and wheel arch extensions in the car color that were specially developed for the Volkswagen Passat R36.

    An overview (partial) of R36 exterior details:

    • Chrome exhaust pipe ends
    • Bi-xenon headlights
    • Disk brake calipers painted black
    • Roof edge spoiler (Variant)
    • Trunk lid spoiler (Sedan)
    • Radiator grill in matte chrome, fins in aluminum look and “R36” lettering
    • Air grille in slatted look
    • R-specific bumpers front and back
    • Rear LED tinted lights
    • Wheel arch extensions in car color
    • Chrome protective trim on sides and back
    • Door sill extensions in car color
    • Door closing trim in car color
    • 18 inch “Omanyt” alloy wheels (tires: 235/40)

    Similar to the Golf R32, Volkswagen Individual designed interior equipment especially for the sportiest Passat. The instruments and middle console are finished in “Engine Spin” décor. The leather steering wheel in R design is especially slip-proof; it features an R36 logo in the lower spokes. The pedals have a stainless steel finish. In addition, as standard equipment the Passat R36 will be delivered with a sport seating system together with electric 12-way adjustment, R36 door sill trims, new instrument lights (white illumination) and an automatic transmission selector lever in aluminum look. A special highlight is the optionally available 14-way leather seating system with seats that are electrically adjustable on the sides, affording optimal side support for drivers and passengers of different sizes.

    An overview (partial) of R36 interior details:

    • Automatic transmission selector lever in aluminum look
    • Engine Spin décor inlays, light-colored
    • Door sill trims with R36 lettering in front
    • Instrument cluster with R logo and white illumination
    • R design pedal caps
    • R-specific multifunctional steering wheel
    • Seat covers and door coverings in flat woven fabric “Monte Carlo” design
    • Sport seats in front, 12-way electric, R logo on backrest
    • Sport seating system in back, separately folding backrests with middle armrest
    • Heatable front and outer rear seats
  • VW Passat V-Line Package

    The Passat, one of Volkswagen’s most successful models, has a very distinguished reputation. Since the beginning of 2006, VW’s versatile model has won some 20 international prizes, including such renowned awards as the “iF design award”, and the “Gelber Engel” from the ADAC automobile club. With the new V-Line aerodynamic package, Volkswagen Accessories clearly demonstrates that the Passat has the makings of a true sports car. The sporty premium kit includes, front skirt, side sills, rear skirt, tailgate lip and double tail pipe trim. It upgrades the appearance and reduces the aerodynamic drag of standard vehicles. (more…)