24 April 2013, 12:55 PM
Volkswagen US has announced a new limited series Passat called Wolfsburg Edition. The family car will be offered with a number of nice extras with a little additional cost.
This “value-oriented” model comes with perforated leather seats (heated fron), a power driver’s seat, satellite radion and a Media Device-Interface with an iPod cable. Other highlights include a multi-functioning steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity and distinctive 16” alloy wheels.
2013 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsbur
11 January 2013, 08:24 PM
Volkswagen has detailed the Passat Performance Concept, which will make its official debut at the Detroit Motor Show, next week.
The saloon is powered by the well-known 1.8 liter TSI four-cylinder petrol – 253HP (186 kW). The modified engine will replace the 2.5-liter inline-5 in United States. The smaller engine has more power and torque and lot lower fuel consumption. The 1.8 liter TSI is coupled to a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
The Passat Performance Concept comes with slight exterio
03 August 2012, 02:42 AM
Usually, when you need some extra character on the road, you turn to aftermarket designers like A. Kahn or tuning houses that resemble Gemballa or Prior. They will be more than happy to put a bumper or two on your gone-souless Mercedes or Porsche. But then, you can do this with your car...provided that you are not ashamed to drive around with “SWAT” written on your side.
Here SWAT actually stands for “Special Wagons And Tuning” which is the parent company of KBR Motorsport and they are respo
09 May 2012, 01:59 PM
We often get figures from car makers that, from time to time beggar belief. Especially when we are talking about estimated mpg data. It goes without saying then, that nothing beats a real life test to see exactly what's what. That's exactly what record breaking duo John and Helen Taylor have done - travel 1626.1 miles on a single tank of fuel (a record breaking distance). The car of choice was a 2012, manual Volkswagen Passat TDI SE Clean Diesel.
It was a three day journey with a starting po
03 May 2012, 09:47 AM
Volkswagen has unveiled the new 2012 Passat R-Line, which is available from €30 225 in Germany. The R-line is based on the Euro-spec model and comes with complete aerodynamics package and some other nice upgrades.
The exterior package includes a new front and rear bumpers, a pair of revised side skirts and a gloss black rear diffuser. The front grille features R-Line logo. The vision is further enhanced by a body-color roof spoiler and silver anodized roof railing for touring version.
The
16 March 2012, 07:55 PM
Volkswagen has announced the UK price list of the new 2012 Passat Alltrack. Esentially, the vehicle features raised ride height, 4MOTION four-wheel drive and rugged body enhancements.
It is based on the popular and versatile Passat Estate, but offers better agility off-road. The vehicle is available in only one trim level in the UK with a choice of two engines: a 2.0 liter 140PS TDI with 6-speed manual gearbox starting at £28 475 OTR and a 2.0 liter 170PS TDI with 6-speed DSG transmission, wh
01 March 2012, 12:31 PM
The LC Super Hybrid Technology is conceived by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and the Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) with the only aim to show significant CO2 reduction through the means of electric hybridisation at low voltages (12-48 volts) using the latest lead-carbon batteries. The technology offers the potential of a mass market, petrol-powered, large family car with superb drivability, with spectacular performance and excellent 5.6 litres/100km (51mpg) fuel economy.
02 February 2012, 06:40 PM
Volkswagen of America Inc. have revealed their third consecutive ad campaign project for the Super Bowl. On their YouTube channel we can watch a 0:75 extended commercial that is due to air on Game Day in a 0:60 second form.
“This is a perfect opportunity for Volkswagen to celebrate with the fans that have made 2011 such a record-setting year for the company,” said Tim Mahoney, Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “This year’s commercial will build on Volkswagen’s abi
23 November 2011, 11:03 AM
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 h
06 November 2011, 01:46 PM
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
17 October 2011, 04:14 PM
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 i
27 May 2011, 01:37 PM
The new 2012 Passat US is priced at just $19 995, which is more than $7000 less compared to the EU equivalent. This is the base price for the 2.5 liter petrol with 170PS.
The vehicle will be avialable in several levels and it will come with automatic dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel audio controls as standard. There is also the Volkswagen’s no-charge three-year/36 000 mile scheduled Carefree Maintenance Program.
The 2.5 liter S model has a price tag of $22