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One of the most highly anticipated world premieres of the 2011 NAIAS, the new U.S. market 2012 Volkswagen Passat, turned out to be one of the less exciting -at least in terms of design- introductions of the show. The US-built replacement for the European-sourced Passat literally looks like an extra-large Jetta, which drew its own share of criticism for its uninspired and generic looks. For comparison, we've added a few shots of the Jetta after the jump.
- All-new Vw Passat Given The Virtual Pickup Treatment
The all-new VW Passat has been a favorite of Photoshop manipulators recently, with all sorts of variants being imagined, from the high-performance Passat R to the highly unlikely Passat Shooting Brake. Read more »...
- Vw Prices The Passat From $20,675 In The U.s.
Volkswagen has announced pricing for the all-new 2012 Passat, the firm’s midsize sedan design to meet the needs of U.S. consumers. The four-door saloon will have a starting MSRP of $19,995 (€14,110), not including a $770 destination charge...
- 2012 Volkswagen Passat Test Mules Hit The 'ring
The first test mules of Volkswagen's next-generation Passat sedan are slowly starting to break cover on and around the Nurburgring race track, as the German automaker moves ahead with the development of the mid-size sedan that is expected to hit the...
- New Vw Passat Lingyu: Skoda-based Sedan Makes World Debut In Shanghai
On the opening day of the Auto Shanghai 2009, Volkswagen lifted the covers on its new domestic market mid-size sedan, the Passat Lingyu. For those that like paying attention to details, the Lingyu is essentially a previous-generation Skoda Superb with...
- Volkswagen Passat Coupe Un-cloaked
Pictures removed upon request - Still not convinced that VW’s upcoming Passat Coupe is a “poor-man’s†Mercedes CLS? Then look no further than these images from “The Auto Channel†– especially the one where...
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2012 Volkswagen Passat: Live Photos from NAIAS Plus Driving Footage and First TV Ad
One of the most highly anticipated world premieres of the 2011 NAIAS, the new U.S. market 2012 Volkswagen Passat, turned out to be one of the less exciting -at least in terms of design- introductions of the show. The US-built replacement for the European-sourced Passat literally looks like an extra-large Jetta, which drew its own share of criticism for its uninspired and generic looks. For comparison, we've added a few shots of the Jetta after the jump.
While the design may not be engaging, the car's lower sticker prices will certainly attract more buyers as the new Passat will start from around $20,000 or some $7,000 to $8,000 less than the 2011MY it replaces.
However, keep in mind that while the base 2011 Passat was offered with a modern 200HP 2.0 TFSI, the entry-level 2012MY Passat will come with VW's old 2.5-liter five-cylinder unit rated at 170HP.
Read more »- All-new Vw Passat Given The Virtual Pickup Treatment
The all-new VW Passat has been a favorite of Photoshop manipulators recently, with all sorts of variants being imagined, from the high-performance Passat R to the highly unlikely Passat Shooting Brake. Read more »...
- Vw Prices The Passat From $20,675 In The U.s.
Volkswagen has announced pricing for the all-new 2012 Passat, the firm’s midsize sedan design to meet the needs of U.S. consumers. The four-door saloon will have a starting MSRP of $19,995 (€14,110), not including a $770 destination charge...
- 2012 Volkswagen Passat Test Mules Hit The 'ring
The first test mules of Volkswagen's next-generation Passat sedan are slowly starting to break cover on and around the Nurburgring race track, as the German automaker moves ahead with the development of the mid-size sedan that is expected to hit the...
- New Vw Passat Lingyu: Skoda-based Sedan Makes World Debut In Shanghai
On the opening day of the Auto Shanghai 2009, Volkswagen lifted the covers on its new domestic market mid-size sedan, the Passat Lingyu. For those that like paying attention to details, the Lingyu is essentially a previous-generation Skoda Superb with...
- Volkswagen Passat Coupe Un-cloaked
Pictures removed upon request - Still not convinced that VW’s upcoming Passat Coupe is a “poor-man’s†Mercedes CLS? Then look no further than these images from “The Auto Channel†– especially the one where...