2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL

2012 Volkswagen Passat is being built at Volkswagen’s new plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is a car that the German brand hopes will shatter old notions about Volkswagen being merely a niche player in the American market for full-size sedans. This new Passat will give a tough competition to niche brands like Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai and Toyota. It is here to beat all of them.

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat offers a wide range of engines: a 2.5-liter inline-5 rated at 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque; a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel that produces 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque; and a 3.6-liter V6 good for 280 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The V6-equipped Passat features a six-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission. This transmission/engine combination conveys fuel efficiency of 20 city/28 highway mpg which is a figure decent for the segment.

The Passat V6 beats the Ford Fusion in terms of its fuel efficiency. With the diesel edition, that above mentioned mileage rises to 28 city and 43 highway. The 2012 VW Passat has a engine at the façade with front-wheel-drive that has larger interior space than the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. The interior has a room for 5 passengers. Cargo space with both 60-40 split rear seats in place is 15.9 cubic feet. With those seats down, cargo capacity increases to 117.9 cubic feet.

This VW’s cabin is a relatively quiet refuge when compared to other choices in this segment. The standard safety features include rigid body construction, shatterproof B pillars; four-wheel disc brakes; emergency braking backing; emergency brake-force allocation; four-wheel anti-lock brake guard; electronic stability and traction control; side and head air bags; post-collision safety system.

Thanks to its low price and impressive feature content, the VW Passat also stands out as an excellent pick for shoppers in the segment who prioritize worth.

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