VW Previews new Passats

Permalink: 8/06/2005 08:21:00 PM | << Back Home

It's about time... the old ones were ugly and out-dated. The new Passat looks like a combination between the new Jettas and the slightly-available Phaeton. :)

My favorite features:
- New, Mercedes style keys. (infrared/radio transmissions, opposed to the traditional, mechanical key)
- Umbrella, tucked away in the driver's side door. (very cool)
- 3.6L V6 engine, with a VR6 feel. (from the review)
- 280HP!

What sucks:
- No standard (manual) transmission available, and, according to the review, there are no plans to offer one.
UPDATE: I think the review was wrong about that... as the preview photos on VW.com clearly show a standard shift-knob. We'll see. (Thanks, Corey.)



I'll stick with my GTI. :)

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