Generally when you talk about German tuning you say: fluidity, stylistic coherence or general sobriety. But there are also exceptions from this rule. And the first one is this Volkswagen Passat tuned by Pro Street.
The car features large wings taken to extremes and also huge aileron. It looks like a Need For Speed caricature. > More
Next year Volkswagen will add to its line-up a Passat-based, four-door "coupe" and one year after it they will add a low-roofed wagon model. Neither will wear the Passat name, however, as VW will attempt to position them one rung above their more mundane donor car.
The wagon takes the packaging and the design theme of the Dodge Magnum—a reflection of former VW product guru Wolfgang Bernhard’s time at the Chrysler Group. Compared with the standard Passat wagon, the premium model has a (.. > More
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the Volkswagen Jetta and Passat advertisements are finalists for “Most Effective Overall Ad” in the non-luxury category by IAG Research. IAG Research is a TV advertisement and product placement effectiveness measurement company. The Passat wagon was recognized as a finalist for the “Most Effective Established Nameplate Launch Campaign.” Each award category is based on national advertising that began airing in 2006, and recognizes automakers who (...) > More
The 2007 Volksagen Passat R36 was unveiled last year at Essen Motor Show on November 30. It is powered by a 3.6 liter six cylinder direct injection gasoline engine that delivers 300 hp. 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 155 mph. In terms of speed, the 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).
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the Wolfsburg Edition Passat is now available at dealers. Volkswagen will produce approximately 6,000 of these special edition models.
Throughout its history, Volkswagen has offered special edition models for a variety of reasons. At times they were offered to celebrate a milestone or special event, such as the Bicentennial Beetle that commemorated our country’s 200th birthday. At other times they were offered to further accent a (...) > More
Economy: Passat BlueMotion is satisfied with 5.1 liters diesel per 100 kilometers
Low emissions: 136 g/km CO2 sets a top value among the mid-class cars
Wolfsburg, 06 March 2007 - World premiere for one of the most economical mid-class cars of our time: The Passat BlueMotion. Volkswagen is presenting this new model at the 77th Geneva Motor Show. The Passat BlueMotion, powered by a TDI engine rated at 77 kW / 105 PS, breaks through the magical fuel consumption barrier of 5.5 liters for its (...) > More
The new Passat BlueMotion – no other vehicle of its size consumes less fuel. The saloon needs exactly 5.1 litres of diesel for 100 km. And just as convincing: a CO2 emission level of just 136 g/km. The world premiere of the Passat BlueMotion is 6th March at the Geneva Motor Show. > More
Altough there were rumors that Volkswagen will launch the new Passat Coupe at Geneva Motor Show, according to Auto Motor Und Sport it seems that this won’t happen anymore.
Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn asked Audi’s designer Walter the Silva to review the Passat Coupe’s design and restyle the front of the car before its debut. As a result the Passat Coupe debut will be delayed.
At Geneva Motor Show Volkswagen will only present the facelifted Phaeton that will go on sale this (... > More
At Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen will unveil the Passat BlueMotion that is said to be cleaner than a Toyota Prius with its three cylinder 1.4 direct injection turbodiesel engine that gives it the ability to do 72.4 mpg. The new Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion is expected to emit 103g/km of CO2 and have a fuel consumption rating of 60.3 mpg.
Volkswagen will probably be tweaking the aerodynamics, possibly including smaller mirrors, modified fascia with openings closed off and narrower tires. (... > More
The most successful manufacturer in the RAC What Car? Car of the Year Awards was Volkswagen, which won three categories. The first award went to the Golf which won the "Best Small Family Car".
The second award went to the Passat which won the Best Family Car award. "The Passat is in a league of its own and keeps the flag flying high for the conventional saloon."
The Eos was awarded the title of Best Open-Top Car. "The Eos is a cracking car to buy, and it’ll be a (...) > More
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