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Volkswagen Passat gets new technology
 
The Passat is entering the winter season with two new engines to choose from: the 1.4 TSI (90 kW / 122 PS) and the 1.8 TSI (118 kW / 160 PS). That brings the choice up to seven petrol engines (ranging from 102 to 250 PS) and three diesel engines. Full story Volkswagen Passat coupe spy shots
AutoExpress caught the upcoming Passat Coupe, CLS’ fighter, right before the Frankfurt debut. The Passat Coupe will have a price tag that promises to be half that of the entry-level CLS when it goes on sale in 2008. Full story Volkswagen will sell China-built car in USA
Volkswagen will sell in North America a car built in China. The model is a reworked version of the next-generation Passat. Full story Volkswagen Passat by Pro Street
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. > Full story Volkswagen low-roofed wagon coming in 2009
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 (.. > Full story
Volkswagen Jetta and Passat finalists for "Most Effective Overall Ad"
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 (...) > Full story
Volkswagen Passat R36 - impressive ad
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). Now is time to see it in the action. Enjoy!
Wolfsburg Edition Passat now available in showrooms
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 (...) > Full story
2007 VW Passat BlueMotion
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 (...) > Full story
2007 Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion
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. Full story | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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