The Passat.

Seven different petrol engines are offered for the Passat - among them the three new, particularly fuel saving TSI-units with 90 kW (122 hp), 118 kW (160 hp) and 147 kW (200 hp). A V6 FSI with 184 kW (250 hp) and the Passat R36 complete the range. (fuel consumption: 6.4 – 10.5 l/100km; CO₂-emission: 152 – 249 g/km**)

The electronic parking brake is a highly user-friendly safety boost. It is activated at the press of a button and releases automatically when you drive away, ensuring that the vehicle moves off smoothly and comfortably. When stopped at traffic lights or during hill-starting, the Auto Hold feature prevents the car from rolling back.

The adaptive cruise control system delivers clear safety benefits on the road: if a pre-defined safety distance to the vehicle ahead is infringed, the Passat automatically brakes to reduce the pre-set cruise control speed. When the road ahead is clear again the car accelerates automatically back up to the pre-set speed.

The intelligent bi-xenon headlights feature dynamic cornering lights and integral turning lights. They provide optimum illumination of the road ahead not only when cornering but also when turning at junctions and when manoeuvring.