Tuesday, April 10, 2012

I Dare You to Cross this Line! R-Line, that is.

That's right. Volkswagen has released the 2012 Passat R-Line for many parts of the world (yes, we're still waiting). The car will be offered with more aggressively styled bumpers, sporting air diffusers on both the front and rear. The car will also feature VW's characteristic R-Line badging on the door sills and aluminum pedals. Attached to the rear, you will find a cleverly integrated rear spoiler to help stabilize the car at higher speeds. Offered in both sedan and wagon trims, this Passat is sure to turn heads.
VW Passat R-Line

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

2013 Passat Alltrack

What if you could have the comfort, luxury, and space of a Passat; with the ease and capability of a Tiguan or Touareg. Well, now some of us can. Check out what the European fans will be able to purchase later this year. Theres only one thing wrong with it, ITS NOT COMING TO THE US!!!! ;(

Friday, February 10, 2012

Spy Shots!!!

Check out these photos of the all-new 2012 Passat Dubbed Out. Volkswagen customized a base model SE passat with an H&R suspension, OZ Racing wheels with carbon fiber center caps, a mean aero package, and some nice vinyl to back it up. This car was done for a VW photo shoot, maybe a hint at whats coming for the aftermarket side? Oh, one more thing. The car had parking distance sensors installed, something not currently offered on the Passat. Hmmmm.... We love upgrades......















Monday, November 7, 2011

Efficiency Doesn't Have to Mean Slow!

With the all-new 2012 Passat TDI, Volkswagen has found a way to couple fuel efficiency exceeding that of a hybrids, with the performance that Volkswagen owners have come to expect of their cars. Many people associate a gain of fuel efficiency with a loss of performance, but with the new Passat, you don't have to trade one for the other. Why sacrifice?!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Passat Performance

Volkswagen's all-new 2012 Passat is finally here! We finally received shipments of the redesigned Passat , and what a car! Not only is it loaded with luxury and safety features, but most people will be surprised with the available performance features in this year's vehicle.
Volkswagen Reveals 2012 Passat TDI

The 2012 Passat has a heartbeat that beats to the tune of three different engine options. Most vehicles will be equipped with our famous 2.5 liter, 5 cylinder engine, producing 170 hp and 177 ft-lbs of torque. For our fuel efficient customers, the record-setting 2.0 TDI engine option is available, with an EPA estimated 40 mpg (on a cold engine with 0 miles, you may see better)! By the way, did I mention that this engine still makes 236 lb-ft of torque? Thats a lot of zip for an eco-friendly vehicle. And last, but certainly not least, is our 3.6 liter FSI VR6, pumping out a whopping 280 hp and 258 ft-lbs of torque! That should satisfy Volkswagen's heavy-footed customers.

The performance of the transmission in these cars is no joke either, with a 5-speed manual, or optional 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic for all vehicles fitted with the 2.5 liter engine. TDI vehicles will have a 6-speed manual standard, but the option to upgrade to the famous DSG gearbox exists. This DSG gearbox will be fitted to the VR6 as a standard feature, and features paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The dual clutch DSG gearbox not only gives you the same drive, and economy as a manual transmission, but also shifts gears in less than 1/10 of a second! That's faster than any human being can possibly shift a manual transmission! Oh, and did I mention that it works like an automatic for the driver?

Check out what its like living in the express lane with VW's new Passat commercial:
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