Volkswagen fortifies Passat with more strength, style

VOLKSWAGEN Passat has been redesigned to meet stakeholders' taste, especially in the area of styling.Compared with its predecessor, the all-new Passat is designed to appeal to people with urbane taste and imaginative disposition for exceptional cars with roomier interior and responsive engines.Taking a deep look at the new Passat recently, Brand Manager, Volkswagen passenger cars, Volkswagen Centre Lagos, Anurag Shah, said, 'the choice of engine though varies from one region to another, the new Passat cares for various categories of people.'In the Nigerian market, for example, Shah said that Passat was available in three 1.8litre Turbocharged engine variants with the 1.8 Turbocharged FSI (160PS) Highline SEL topping the range followed by 1.8 Turbocharged FSI (160PS) Highline SE and the 1.8 Turbocharged FSI (160PS) Highline (S).These cars, according to Shah offered Tiptronic 7-speed DSG automatic transmission that promises more than 60 kmpg on the highway and a maximum cruising range of nearly 2,000 kilometres.Information made available explained that other features such as multi-functional three-spoke leather steering wheel, mixed alloy wheels including the 'Minneapolis' and 'Michigan' variants with 17 inch wheels and the 'Perugia' 'S' base model which was fitted on 16 inch alloy wheels distinguishes the Passat from competitions.Explaining further, the automobile firm said that when placed side by side with competitions in its category, the new Volkswagen Passat remained 'uniquely positioned to reverse a driver's aspiration for either Japanese or Korean engineered cars.'It added that Volkswagen line-up started with the 1.8litre 'S' base model, which came standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, full power accessories, three spoke multi functional power steering, front fog lamps with fixed bending lights, auto headlight activation plus day-time running lights, and a six-way semi-electric driver seat adjustment.Shah further listed other extraordinary options on SE models as a wood finish inserts, park distance control (front & rear), dual zone climatronic air conditioning system and sun blinds for the rear passenger compartment.However, the 1.8 cubic litre SEL adds upgraded power front seats with driver memory functions, KESSY-keyless entry and ignition, Nappa leather (sport) upholstery, privacy glasses for rear passenger compartment, sun and moon roof, sports alloy wheels, ambience package and Bi-xenon headlamps with LED separate day time running lights.
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