2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications And Price

2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications And Price: The all-new 2012 Volkswagen Passat, looking to be a big player in the highly competitive midsize segment and the first car to be built at a new Chattanooga, Tenn., assembly plant, will come to market this fall with a base sticker price of $19,995, plus $770 destination charge. The 2012 Passat will be sold with three powertrains and a variety of equipment levels.

“The 2012 Passat is a true Volkswagen, offering German engineering, class-leading standard features and superior fuel economy, all for a remarkable value,” said Jonathan Browning, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. “Demonstrating our commitment to the American market, the car will be produced at one of the newest, most advanced and environmentally responsible auto assembly plants in the world.”

The base Passat is powered by a 2.5-liter five-cylinder with a manual transmission and 170 hp. The 2.5L model, available in eight equipment levels, comes standard with automatic dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, steering-wheel audio controls and VW's no-charge three-year/36,000-mile scheduled-maintenance program. The uplevel Passat SE model starts at $23,725 and includes additional equipment such as 17-inch alloy wheels, an eight-way power driver seat, heated front seats, a touch-screen Premium VIII radio and a multifunction leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The 2.0L TDI clean-diesel model offers three trim levels and starts at $25,995. The Passat TDI--the only clean-diesel option in the midsize segment--is expected to deliver 43 mpg on the highway, with a range of nearly 800 miles. The TDI base trim package, the SE, comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, a touch-screen Premium VIII radio and a six-speed manual transmission. VW's automatic DSG transmission is optional.

Topping the VW Passat range is a 3.6-liter VR6 that comes in three different trim levels and has a base sticker price of $28,995. The VR6 model comes standard with a six-speed automatic DSG transmission and offers a highly competitive 280 hp. Additional standard premium features in the VR6 model include 18-inch alloy wheels, comfort sport seats, a sunroof and a class-exclusive Fender premium audio system.

2012 VW Passat CC Commercial: Nice try

A father foils his 17-year-old son’s plans of sneaking out for a ride in the family’s Volkswagen CC thanks to a clever use of the car’s intelligently designed backup camera.

Volkswagen Passat Review

2011 Volkswagen Passat 118TSI sedan, 1.8-litre petrol, seven-speed DSG – $38,990

2011 Volkswagen Passat 125TDI wagon, 2.0-litre diesel, six-speed DSG – $45,990

Those familiar with the Super Bowl commercial will remember the new 2011 Volkswagen Passat as the ‘Baby Darth Vader car’.

But the refreshed premium mid-sizer from Germany is more about science than science fiction, with a number of new features making it safer, better equipped and more efficient than ever.

The last Passat carved out a 3.2 percent share of the medium vehicle segment in 2010, with 2603 sales across Australia. Like many Volkswagen products, it occupies that slightly awkward space in the market in-between price points, and consequently has been outsold by most of those around it.

The Honda Accord Euro, Hyundai i45, Mazda6 and Toyota Camry all start at around $30,000 and top out below $45,000, while at the other end of the spectrum, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS and Mercedes-Benz C-Class all get started around $55,000.

The new Passat sits in the middle of the bargain-hunters and the badge snobs, with prices ranging from $38,990 to $57,990.

If those prices sound familiar, there’s a good reason: Volkswagen Australia has maintained the prices of the old model. The diesel engine still demands a $5000 premium over the base petrol, while the step up from the four-cylinder petrol to the V6 is a considerable $17,000. Wagon variants cost $2000 more than their equivalent sedans.

The value equation of the V6 is now much more tempting, however. Although Volkswagen has dropped the R36 model from the line-up, the range-topping V6 FSI Highline inherits the engine from the outgoing R36, resulting in a significant boost in power and torque from 184kW/330Nm to 220kW/350Nm. Power and torque figures for the other engines remain unchanged.

Despite this, every model is greener than before, with the standard fitment of brake energy recuperation the major factor behind the improvements.

The 118kW/250Nm turbocharged four-cylinder 118TSI petrol model now uses 7.2 litres/100km on the combined cycle (7.5 for the wagon) – down from 7.7 and 7.8 respectively. Emissions are also tidier at 168 and 176g/km CO₂.

At 9.7 litres/100km (9.5 wagon), the V6 FSI Highline model is more efficient than both the old V6 Highline and the R36, which ranged between 10.0 and 10.7 litres/100km combined.

The pick of the bunch for fuel-conscious shoppers is the TDI125 Highline. Powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine with 125kW and 350Nm, both the sedan and wagon variants use just 5.7 litres/100km.

The diesel Passat is now equipped with stop-start technology, which shuts down the engine when stopped in traffic and restarts it when you take your foot off the brake.

The diesel’s shutdown and restart process is a little harsher than comparative petrol systems. Some find it a little unnerving and slow to react on take-off, and those people can deactivate it with a button near the gearstick.

The diesel model itself is a brilliant all-rounder. It has more power than the TSI, the same torque as the V6 FSI and smashes them both for efficiency. The torque doesn’t come on in a massive surge but rather in a more comfortable, progressive fashion. There is some slight turbo lag when you stamp on the throttle, but drivers familiar with diesel cars won’t be disappointed, and it’s unlikely to be the deal-breaker for first-time diesel shoppers either.

Both Highline models are equipped with a six-speed DSG (direct shift gearbox) while the 118TSI gets a seven-speed DSG. The six-speed didn’t miss a beat on our drive, while the seven-speed only hesitated once when shifting from first gear to second under solid acceleration. The DSG system was criticised early in its life for being indecisive, but avoiding the new Passat simply because of the transmission would be a big mistake.

Volkswagen has also fitted a selectable Auto Hold function to stop the manual-style rolling that some automatic drivers find off-putting in dual-clutch vehicles.

With many European vehicles today, the diesel model has become the standout in the range, but the 118TSI is a true alternative with plenty of punch and better than average fuel consumption. It accelerates from 0-100km/h just 0.1 seconds faster than the 125TDI – 8.5 seconds sedan, 8.7 wagon – but feels livelier and sounds sportier. Putting it into ‘S’ mode, you’ll find it hard to suppress a smile as the car revs 1000rpm more than you’re used to, making you feel like a bit of a racer without changing your driving style.

The all-wheel drive V6 model has loads of family sports car potential. The sedan accelerates from 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds, making it just four-tenths slower than the dual-clutch Audi S4, which is more than double the price.

The brake pedal feel isn’t typical touchy Volkswagen and is easier to drive smoothly. Like other new models in Volkswagen’s range, the Passat’s brakes are tremendously progressive and confidence inspiring.

The ride is comfortable on average surfaces and you only start to get tossed around on coarse and bumpy sections of road. The steering has a light feel and keeps you busy in low-speed manoeuvres, but is extremely obedient and will go where you point it. Road noise is insignificant on freeways and only started to nag on C-grade roads around Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. There was next to no wind noise from the side mirrors or A-pillars.

The dimensions of the new Passat are almost identical to the old model, with a height increase of 20mm the most significant change.

The Passat looks somewhat skinny on the road and this impacts on the cabin width. That said, you certainly don’t feel cramped with four occupants, and taller adults won’t be troubled riding in the back.

The boot is cavernous. The sedan offers 565 litres (541 litres for the all-wheel drive V6), while the wagon provides 603 litres (588 litres) and 1731 litres (1716 litres) with the seats folded down. The sedan’s boot is not especially tall from floor to ceiling, although with a standard full-sized alloy spare it’s hard to be too critical.

Comfort levels are great. The base model now gets leather upholstery, while the Highline models get a classier Nappa finish. Standard cabin features include tinted windows, dual-zone climate control, 6.5-inch colour touchscreen with six-stack in-dash CD changer, SD card slot, auxiliary jack, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, iPod/USB/mini USB connectivity and eight speakers.

The interior is classic Volkswagen – clean and effective. There are a few more hard plastic surfaces than you would expect, although they don’t really take away from the overall quality feel of the cabin.

Safety is another strong point for the Passat, with eight airbags standard (dual front, side, curtain and rear side). Fatigue Detection is another new feature that analyses your driving style and gives warnings when your driving patterns show signs of tiredness.

The exterior is conservative, although the medium segment is hardly overflowing with flamboyant designs. All models get plenty of chrome in the grille, window surrounds and lower body panels as well as daytime driving lights (LEDs optional). The 118TSI and 125TDI sit on 17-inch alloys while the V6 gets 18s.

Over the 118TSI, the 125TDI Highline adds front fog lights, brushed aluminium interior inserts, chrome highlights and stainless steel scuff plates.

The V6 FSI Highline scores a vehicle alarm, left and right dual exhaust pipes, Adaptive Chassis Control, folding exterior mirrors and 12-way adjustable front seats with three driver memory settings.

Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist and City Electric Brake is both a mouthful and a $2000 option. The adaptive cruise setting allows you to maintain your favoured distance from the vehicle in front, while Front Assist and City EB decrease your chance of a nose-to-tail crash.

The second-generation Park Assist system can now perform reverse perpendicular parks as well as reverse parallels, can locate spaces at greater vehicle speeds and can help you in and out of tighter spots. It’s still far from fail-safe, however, with one car on the launch day making contact with another when performing a 90-degree park. When combined with satellite navigation and a rear-view camera, Park Assist 2 is a $3600 option ($1300 on its own).

They’re expensive options. If you purchase a 118TSI sedan and add sat-nav and metallic paint ($700), it will be $42,690 before on-roads, which will push it beyond $45,000. Throw in Adaptive Cruise Control and Park Assist, and your well-optioned base model will be closer to $50,000 on the road.

The challenge for Volkswagen Australia will be convincing people to hit the middle ground between a Camry and a C-Class. If you’re in the market for a classy, composed and more than competent performer that will handle almost anything a family can throw at it while sipping less fuel than its similarly-priced competitors, the 2011 Volkswagen Passat is certainly worth a test drive.

2011 Volkswagen Passat manufacturer’s list prices:

• 118TSI sedan – $38,990
• 118TSI wagon – $40,990
• 125TDI Highline sedan – $43,990
• 125TDI Highline wagon – $45,990
• V6 FSI Highline sedan – $55,990
• V6 FSI Highline wagon – $57,990

 

The Volkswagen Passat TSI gets E85 compliant in some markets

European and American Passats are totally different cars nowadays, with distinct bodies and engines, but there’s a new engine for some Northern European countries that a few Americans could probably enjoy. It’s a very small unit, making only 1.4-liter of displacement, but it’s got VW’s remarkable Twincharger technology, which adds a supercharger to a turbocharger. It allows that small engine to produce a stout 160-hp. Just enough for a family sedan.

But what sets this Passat apart is that its TSI engine has been modified to accept ethanol, E85 more precisely. Running on that fuel, the Passat sedan gets 27-mpg on the European official tests. Considering the lower energy density of E85, it’s a pretty impressive number for a family sedan of this size.

Sadly, this car won’t be available everywhere. Right now, only Swedes and Norwegians can expect it, as these countries have been doing a lot to promote the green fuel, but Volkswagen may bring this engine to other markets if there’s a demand…

A New Generation Volkswagen Passat will Soon Introduce in China

China is getting a dual dose of Volkswagen Passat. The new generation Passat B7 will soon hit in China’s streets with a longer wheelbase edition, to provide room space for the driver in the rear while the driver up face braves the mad Chinese traffic. Just similar to the previous-B6 gen, the vehicle will be manufactured by Volkswagen’s northern combined venture with FAW & would be sold under the mane of Magotan. 2011 Passat was already taken through Volkswagen’s joint venture. The images of the car show that it has 4inch longer wheelbase. It will be powered by a 1.4Litre TSI, 1.8 TSI & 2.0 TSI engines, joined to a DSG transmission. Meanwhile, Volkswagen’s combined venture with SAIC will alter its long-in-its-tooth Passat B5 with American Chattanooga Passat, the formerly called NMS.

The new Volkswagen Passat has been now shown at Shanghai car Show. It shares 2 engines with the Magotan, & adds 3.0 Liter V6. Its price ranges between 218800 Yuan ($33500) and 310800 Yuan ($47,600). The era of the affordable Passat in China is finally over. The new 2011 Passat has a 2803 millimeter wheelbase, only slightly shorter than the ‘long’ Magotan B7L that has a 2812 millimeter wheelbase. In the ‘why throw away a rightly fine platform’ department, the fifth generation new Passat B5 will show on as the Passat Lingyu and also made by the combined venture with SAIC. None of the all new Passat break down any sales records. In March, the Lingyu stood at position 31 with 10111 vehicles sold. The Magotan was at the rank 57 with 6349 cars sold. Meanwhile, the Santana which is derived from the 2nd gen B2 Passat, held rank 4 with 19683 cars sold. The top rank had FAW Xiali N3-N5, and has its root in a second gen Daihatsu Charade.

2011 Volkswagen Passat CC

The Volkswagen passat cc 2011 is an all-new Passat wrapped in an exceedingly dramatic and trendy four-door body with flowing lines and a daring face. it’s kind of like that of the Mercedes CLS, with frameless windows and an extended, and flowing style.

Volkswagen passat cc 2011 is over an in. longer and one.5 inches wider than the Passat sedan. Its overall height is over 2 inches lower, most of that has been subtracted from the car’s roofline to form a way sleeker appearanc. Though the 106.7-inch wheelbase is shared, the CC is longer by zero.6 in. at each ends, that helps build the roof look even under the 2 inches it already is. At its highest purpose, the CC is merely fifty six inches tall. With a stance zero.4 in. wider in front track and zero.6 in. wider at the rear, the CC appearance able to get down and party compared with the buttoned-up Passat.

This wonderful and easy-to-use navigation system options a touch-screen which will management USB-connected media devices, and show the read from the rearview camera.

The 2011 Volkswagen passat cc engine is equiped by either a a pair of00-hp 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine, or a 280-hp three.6-liter narrow-angle V6 (VR6). each engines are obtainable with front-wheel drive, whereas the VR6 may also be equipped with all-wheel drive. The CC carries four folks in ergonomic sport-type seats, leather seating surfaces are commonplace on all however the leatherette equipped Sport trim level. commonplace safety options embrace electronic stability and traction management, anti-lock brakes, panic brake assist, six airbags, front row seatbelt pretensioners and a tire pressure monitoring system. options like a panoramic sunroof, Dynaudio stereo system, navigation system, back-up camera and satellite radio are commonplace on some trim levels, optional on others.

The Volkswagen passat cc 2011 options VW’s Dynamic Drive management adjustable suspension that provides “Normal”, “Sport” and “Comfort” modes. beginning with one in every of those 3 basic settings, the suspension constantly adapts to the roadway and also the driving scenario. DDC additionally reacts to acceleration, braking and steering inputs. in line with the official the worth is around $27760~$40420. passat cc 2011.

Volkswagen Beetle Review and Specification

Volkswagen Beetle Review and Specification

New Beetle showed a clean sporty, Volkswagen Beetle, this time more brave, more dynamic, more masculine. on the back can follow the contour of the original Beetle, the new focus duck C-pillar. In parallel, the development team to increase track width and wheelbase car. All this gives the VW Beetle looks strong with muscle tension.

the styling follows the Volkswagen design DNA created by Walter de Silva and Klaus Bischoff. It clearly expresses itself in the horizontal image of the front bumper, front air inlet, straight lines of the bonnet edges, the precisely drawn line between the A-pillar and C-pillar and the styling of the rear lights.

the Volkswagen Beetle’s typical styling characteristics. This should come as no surprise; after all, it was vehicles like the Beetle, Microbus and original Golf that had a decisive influence on Volkswagen’s “design DNA.” Of course, some of the Beetle’s longstanding characteristics remain: these include its round headlights (optional bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights are available for the first time in this model series),

A new feature is the rear spoiler that is homogeneously integrated in the design (standard for TSI engines with 118 kW / 160 PS and 147 kW / 200 PS); it aggressively maintains contact with the road on this Volkswagen, which has a top speed of up to 225 km/h, depending on the engine, and is available in the three equipment lines Beetle, Design and Sport. Incidentally, the top surface of the rear spoiler is always black, while its underside is painted in body color.

The form and use of color on the front panel or nameplate painted carbon-look dashboard hear back into the design of the first VW Beetle, but the new car does not have a retro look. But everything has been redesigned. The three round instruments are prepared in front of the driver (tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge) provides all the key information; integrated in the speedometer (middle position) is a multifunction display. From level design tools, air vents and instrument has been adjusted chrome bezels. This also applies to / optimal audio navigation system located on the driver’s visual field on the dashboard, framed by two air vents. It also includes controls for climate control systems.

interior ergonomics and packaging are based on completely new parameters. While drivers in the air-cooled Beetle travelled in a very low-slung seat, and drivers of the New Beetle felt as if they were chauffeured because the bonnet was so far forward, the latest Volkswagen Beetle now offers an agile, driver-oriented coupé experience. Every feature is within easy reach.

Bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. Volkswagen is offering the Beetle with bi-xenon headlights for the first time. 15 LEDs frame the xenon module on the outer perimeters of the headlights; they implement the daytime running lights and parking lights.

In the USA, the VW Beetle will be offered as a turbo diesel for the first time. The Beetle 2.0 TDI (103 kW / 140 PS) meets all USA emission limits and attains 40 mpg fuel economy in the Highway cycle, 29 mpg in City driving, and 33 mpg combined. As a result, the Volkswagen Beetle is a good choice as one of the most fuel-efficient cars in its class. Incidentally, the Volkswagen not only has excellent fuel economy values in the version with a 6-speed manual gearbox, but also – and this is a technical debut in the Beetle as well – with the optional 6-speed dual clutch transmission.

Volkswagen Launches the new Beetle

One of the most popular and long lived car brands of all-time has finally entered into its third generation, with Volkswagen launching the latest version of the Beetle

 

Now the Volkswagen Beetle needs no real introduction. Originally launched in 1938 in Nazi Germany as the original “People’s Car”, this bare-bones rear-engined the same model of this car remained in production till 2003, making it the longest-running and most-manufactured automobile of a single design platform anywhere in the world. A modernized version of the original design made its debut under the name of New Beetle in 1998 and has remained in production till now, as the German Auto giant launched an all-new, or "new-new" if you like, Beetle.

 

Unveiled at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show, this latest generation of the Beetle moves away from design of the New Beetle of 1998 and instead draws on cues from the original and Beetle Ragster concept shown in Detroit in 2005. And this is not necessarily a good thing.  While there is nothing that can be called really offensive about this Beetle’s design, it certainly seems to have lost a lot of its definitive silhouette – the original shape that made the car such an icon through the ages. But what this new Beetle has lost in terms of its original charm it somewhat makes up for it in modern appeal. All the latest touches from modern Volkswagen design language are there, such as the straight grille and running lights. Overseen by Walter de Silva and Klaus Bischoff, with Marc Lichte the team leader for exterior design, the car’s new proportions mean the roof extends back further, the windscreen is shifted back and the rear section is now more akin to that of the original Beetle.

Three trim levels will be available – Beetle, Design and Sport, each endowed with its own individual character and features along with many new optional features such as keyless access, satellite navigation systems, panoramic sunroof, bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. The choice of engine options includes a 1.2-litre TSI with 105 PS, a 1.4-litre with TSI 160 PS, a 2.0-litre TSI producing 200 PS and 1.6-litre diesel with BlueMotion Technology which makes 105 PS.  Thanks to the addition of Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems the diesel powered Beetle is estimated to have a combined fuel consumption of 28 kmpl and carbon dioxide emissions of 112 g/km. In addition the range-topping engine, the 2.0-litre 200 PS, will feature standard XDS electronic differential lock as fitted to the Golf GTI.

Deliveries for this latest Beetle will start in early 2012 in Europe and it’s safe to assume that we should be able to get it around the same time in India as a CBU, just like the current Beetle.

2012 VW Beetle Specs

2012 VW Beetle Specs

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, hewing to the original name and retro styling, on Monday made a simultaneous debut at the 2011 New York auto show, Shanghai and Berlin. Volkswagen will offer three different engines for the new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle: a diesel and two petrol. The 2.0 TDI engine delivers 138 HP and everything has a fuel economy of 40 mpg in the cycle of the highway is 29mpg in city and 33mpg combined. It will be available with a gearbox 6-speed manual transmission or optional 6-speed dual clutch. The gasoline engine lineup will include a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine and a 197 hp 2.0 TSI. Depending on the version, the gasoline engine will provide up to 25 mpg in combined cycle and can be coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission or standard 6-speed DSG option.

 

 

 A new Volkswagen Beetle is a bolder, more dynamic, and masculine, the latter is a huge bonus for this car generation. Many men would not be caught dead with vehicle-bug as in previous years, but we are confident that Volkswagen hopes the project aimed opens the doors male segment. Looking at the new Volkswagen Beetle, you’ll notice a new line of front bumper design and front air intake, straight lines of the bonnet leading edge, just a line drawn between the pillar and the design of the rear pillar and the rear lights, all to help a new generation of change for a new world. First for the models a new Volkswagen Beetle Bi-xenon: xenon headlights LED frame module 15 and outer perimeter headlights.