2004 Volkswagen Passat Overview

Introduction

The Volkswagen Passat has been a solid performer for VW over the years, earning distinction as the perennial best-selling European mid-size sedan in America

The base Passat is powered by a new 2.0-liter 200-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder and offered with two levels of trim. The Value Edition comes with a choice of six-speed manual transmission or six-speed Tiptronic automatic. The 2.0T adds things like interior ambient lighting, illuminated footwells, chrome exterior trim for the window surrounds, body moldings, 16-inch Catalunya alloy wheels with all-season tires. The Passat 3.6L is powered by a new 280-horsepower V6 matched to a six-speed Tiptronic automatic. The Passat 3.6L includes everything from the 2.0T plus the 17-inch Le Mans alloy wheels with all-season tires, the stereo system with in-dash CD player and MP3 capability, power sunroof, satellite radio and chromed horizontal fins on the front grille.

The Vokswagen Passat is all new for 2006.

The Volkswagen Passat is a sophisticated car with a high-quality cabin. It's roomy and comfortable.

The Passat is offered as a four-door sedan or five-door wagon. It's available with a 200-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder or a 280-hp, 3.6-liter V6. Four-cylinder sedans can be ordered with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Wagons and V6s come with the automatic only. The V6 models are available with VW's 4Motion all-wheel drive. Safety features that come standard on all models include front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front passenger, side curtain airbags, four-wheel-disc brakes and ABS, speed-variable electromechanical steering, electronic stability control, tire-pressure monitor, and a security system.

For 2007, the Volkswagen Passat now comes in wagon models.

The Passat is offered as a four-door sedan or five-door wagon in four, new for 2008, trim levels: Turbo, Komfort, Lux, and VR6. It's available with a 200-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder or a 280-hp, 3.6-liter V-6. Only the Turbo trim levels can be ordered with a six-speed manual, all other trims are standard with a six-speed automatic transmission. VW's 4Motion all-wheel drive is also available in combination with the VR6 only. Safety features standard on all models include front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front passenger, side curtain airbags, four-wheel-disc brakes and ABS, speed-variable electromechanical steering, electronic stability control, tire-pressure monitor, and a security system.

For 2008, all trims benefit from a 12-way power driver seat, leather shift knob and steering wheel and sunshades being made standard.

The Passat is the largest passenger car in the Volkswagen line-up. It has all the refinements and technology expected of a sophisticated German sedan.

The Passat is offered as a front-wheel drive four-door sedan or five-door wagon in one well equipped trim level. It's powered by a 200-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic. Standard features include a power driver seat, satellite radio, 17" wheels and tires, heated front seats and a power sunroof. Safety features include six airbags, four-wheel-disc brakes and ABS, speed-variable electromechanical steering, electronic stability control, tire-pressure monitor, full LED brakelights and a security system.

For 2009, the Passat line-up has been greatly simplified with the deletion of several trim levels as well as features such as 4Motion and the VR6 engine, and all VW's benefit from the new Carefree Maintenance Program.

The Passat is the largest passenger car in the Volkswagen line-up. It has all the refinements and technology expected of a sophisticated German vehicle.

The Passat is offered as a front-wheel drive four-door sedan or five-door wagon in one well equipped trim level. It's powered by a 200-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a six-speed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronic. Standard features include a power driver seat, 6-disc CD changer, satellite radio, 17" wheels and tires, heated front seats and a power sunroof. Safety features include six airbags, four-wheel-disc brakes and ABS, speed-variable electromechanical steering, electronic stability control, tire-pressure monitor, full LED brakelights and a security system.

For 2010, Volkswagen's DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) replaces the previous automatic transmission, and Bluetooth, fog lights and a new touch-screen audio system all become standard equipment.

The mid-size Volkswagen Passat offers all of the refinements and technology expected from a sophisticated German vehicle. It is available as either a four-door sedan or a five-door wagon, with a choice between front-wheel and VW's 4MOTION all-wheel drive configurations.

The Passat is offered in three front-wheel drive trim levels - GL, GLS and GLX - and three all-wheel drive trim levels - GLS, GLX and W8. The GL and GLS are powered by a 170-hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine; a new 134-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with direct diesel injection (TDI) is also available, generating an impressive 247 pound-feet of torque. The GLX is outfitted with a 190-hp 2.8-liter V6, while the W8 boasts a 270-hp 4.0-liter eight-cylinder engine. Available transmissions include a five-speed manual, six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic with Tiptronic. Standard features on the GL include air conditioning, cruise control and a CD player; the GLS adds alloy wheels, a power sunroof and upgraded audio, while the GLX and W8 trims are further outfitted with heated power front seats, leather upholstery and automatic climate control. Safety features found on every Passat include six airbags, traction control, four-wheel-disc brakes with ABS and a security system; electronic stability control with brake assist is standard on GLX and W8 trims, and optional on all others.

For 2004, a new 2.0-liter tubocharged four-cylinder diesel engine debuts on the front-wheel drive GL and GLS trims. New standard equipment for this model year includes Homelink and a Monsoon sound system on the GLS, while the GLX gets electronic stability control and Volkswagen Telematics. Additionally, Passat models equipped with 4MOTION now get the GLS trim level, and the GLS V6 trim is dropped from the front-wheel drive model lineup.

The Passat is offered in three front-wheel drive trim levels - GL, GLS and GLX - and two all-wheel drive trim levels - GLS and GLX. The GL and GLS are powered by a 170-hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine; a 134-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with direct diesel injection (TDI) is also available, generating an impressive 247 pound-feet of torque. The GLX gets a 190-hp 2.8-liter V6. Available transmissions include a five-speed manual and a five-speed automatic with Tiptronic. Standard features on the GL include air conditioning, cruise control and a CD player; GLS trims add a power sunroof, alloy wheels, heated front seats and upgraded audio, while GLX trims are further outfitted with automatic climate control, leather upholstery and genuine wood accents. Safety features found on every Passat include six airbags, traction control, four-wheel-disc brakes with ABS and a security system; electronic stability control with brake assist is optional on the GL and standard on all other trims.

For 2005, the Passat receives upgraded standard equipment, including: new high-quality leatherette upholstery (GL and GLS), heated front seats (GLS), and larger alloy wheels (GLS and GLX). Safety enhancements include electronic stability control with brake assist now standard on GLS trims. Additionally, the W8 trim has been dropped from the all-wheel drive model lineup.