VW Passat

VW Passat

• VW Passat Overview

  The Passat is a family car produced in various forms by Volkswagen since 1973 renowned for its reliability and sturdy build quality. Although for many years a bog standard looking saloon/estate from 2000 onward the Passat developed considerably, losing its chunky shape, becoming better more aerodynamic looking, more powerful and better performing with a more luxurious interior. The choice of trim levels currently includes E, S, Sport, SE and SEL. Even the base S models have air con, alloys, 6 airbags and stability control. The 2.0 Litre TDI 170 PS are a good example of the range, no slouchers, they are capable of 0-62 in 8.6secs and with reasonable combined fuel efficiency of 42.2mpg. Another reason to consider the modern Passat is that it comes with a 5 star NCAP rating, making it one of the safest cars around. Having said that, even second hand models are renowned for their excellent safety credentials. The luxury Passat cabin houses four adults comfortably, while the huge 485-litre boot is capable of dealing with the familys luggage no problem. High end features include press and drive ignition, electric parking brake, 16ins alloys and Climatic semi-automatic air conditioning.

• VW Passat - Awards

  The VW Passat has won numerous awards for its value for money and performance. Recently, for instance, and for the second year in a row, the Passat saloon won What Car? Magazines Best Family Car for 2007. The judges praised its engines, handling, safety record, luxury and value for money. Of interest to caravanners, The Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0-litre TDI 4MOTION has also beaten 50 competitors to win the 2007 Towcar Awards. The judges from What Car? Practical Caravan and The Camping and Caravanning Club issued the award after a number of towing road test. Judges also applauded the Passat for its great value for money, practicality and economy. The high level of standard equipment on all 4MOTION models includes Climatic air conditioning, eight speaker CD stereo and 16-inch alloys.

• 2007 Passat Saloon All Models Standard Specification

  3 rear three-point seat belts

  Heat insulating green tinted glass

  Height and reach adjustable steering wheel

  Heated rear window

  3 rear head restraints

  ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) - includes BAS (Brake Assist System) and EBD (Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution)

  Illuminated vanity mirrors

  Alarm with interior protection

  Isofix child seat preparation, outer rear

  Load lashing points x 4, in luggage compartment

  High level 3rd brake lights

  Height-adjustable front three-point seat belts with tensioners

  Automatic hazard lights activation under severe braking

  Aerial for radio integrated into rear windscreen

  Headlight range adjustment

  Automatic boot opening

  Multifunction computer

  Remote interior fuel flap

  Blue instrument lighting

  Chrome-plated instrument surrounds

  Power-assisted steering, speed-sensitive

  Body-coloured door handles

  Radiator grille surround

  Press and drive key

  Chrome-plated

  Rear fog light

  Driver's and front passenger's WOKS (Whiplash Optimised Head Restraints)

  Windscreen wiper with intermittent wipe and 4 position delay

  Cup holders, front x 2

  Rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones

  Door side impact protection

  Curtain airbag system

  Rear seat armrest

  Storage compartment in driver's door for 1.0 litre bottle

  Split folding rear seat backrest 60:40

  Remote central locking with 2 remote keys

  Driver's and front passenger's airbags with passenger's airbag deactivation switch

  Disc brakes, front and rear (front ventilated)

  Storage compartment in driver's door for optional umbrella

  Rear lights incorporating LED technology

  Storage compartment in passenger's door for 1.5 litre bottle

  Driver's seat height adjustment

  Electric windows, front

  Impact airbags

  Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors

  Storage tray and 12V socket in centre console

  Electronic engine immobiliser

  Storage compartment in roof console

  Warning buzzer and light for front seat belt if unfastened

  Warning lights for open boot lid and doors

  Electronic parking brake (with hill hold function on automatics) ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) - includes EDL (Electronic Differential Lock) and ASR (Traction Control)

  Glovebox, cooled, lockable

  Galvanised body

  Front seat side

  Exterior temperature gauge and frost warning function

• 2007 Passat Estate Standard Specification All Models

  Headlight range adjustment

  Rear head restraints

  3 rear three-point seat belts

  ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) - includes BAS (Brake Assist System) and EBD (Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution)

  Height and reach adjustable steering wheel

  Heat insulating green tinted glass

  Isofix child seat preparation, outer rear

  Aerial for radio integrated into rear windscreen

  Heated rear window

  Automatic hazard lights activation under severe braking

  Height-adjustable front three-point seat belts with tensioners

  Alarm with interior protection

  Illuminated vanity mirrors

  High level 3rd brake lights

  Blue instrument lighting

  Body coloured door mirrors with integrated indicators incorporating LED technology

  Multifunction computer

  Load lashing points x 4, in luggage compartment

  Body-coloured door handles

  Chrome-plated radiator grille surround

  Power-assisted steering, speed-sensitive

  Chrome-plated instrument surrounds

  Cup holders, front x 2

  Disc brakes, front and rear (front ventilated)

  Rear lights incorporating LED technology

  Press and drive key

  Rear fog light

  Curtain airbag system

  Door side impact protection

  Rear seat armrest

  Remote central locking with 2 remote keys

  Remote interior fuel flap

  Remote tailgate unlocking

  Rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones

  Driver's and front passenger's airbags with passenger's airbag deactivation switch

  Glovebox, cooled, lockable

  Galvanised body

  Electronic engine immobiliser

  Storage compartment in roof console

  Storage tray and 12V socket in centre console

  Storage compartment in passenger's door for 1.5 litre bottle

  Electric windows, front

  Driver's seat height adjustment

  Storage compartment in driver's door for optional umbrella

  Split folding rear seat backrest and bench 60:40

  Driver's and front passenger's WOKS (Whiplash Optimised Head Restraints)

  Storage compartment in driver's door for 1.0 litre bottle

  Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors

  Front seat side impact airbags

  Exterior temperature gauge and frost warning function

  ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) - includes EDL (Electronic Differential Lock) and ASR (Traction Control)

  Electronic parking brake (with hill hold function on automatics)

  Windscreen wiper with intermittent wipe and 4 position delay

  Warning lights for open boot lid and doors

  Warning buzzer and light for front seat belt if unfastened