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    Volkswagen Passat Review, For Sale, Colours, Specs, Models & News

    Volkswagen Passat Review, For Sale, Colours, Specs, Models & News

    Ubiquitous in Europe but a rare sighting in Australia, the Volkswagen Passat is the company’s renowned family sedan and wagon range, which is currently in its eighth generation.

    That lineage has spawned numerous model lines and special versions of the Passat over the years, but in recent times a waning desire for large sedans and wagons has forced VW’s local team to pare back the range substantially.

    This vehicle is also known as The Volkswagen Passat is also known as Volkswagen Dasher, Volkswagen Quantum, Volkswagen Santana, Volkswagen Corsar, Volkswagen Magotan (China), Volkswagen Carat in markets outside Australia..

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    Overview
    Likes
    Roomy interior
    Confident and powerful on road
    Great tech
    Dislikes
    Classic Euro seats ... aka hard on the backside
    Missing some charging ports in rear
    Expensive servicing costs

    Volkswagen Passat FAQs

    How do I fold in the wing mirrors on my 2017 Volkswagen Passat?

    From what I can gather, the 2017 Passat in its Australian-delivered configuration doesn’t include the ability to automatically fold its mirrors in when you lock the doors. Certainly, you can do this manually for when you tackle an automatic car-wash, but that becomes tedious if you want the mirrors folded every time you lock and leave the car.

    But what’s interesting is that the car in other markets does, in fact, incorporate this feature, so it’s entirely possible, since your car already has the hardware) that the function is buried away deep, deep inside the set-up menus with a series of incomprehensible steps required to enable the function. Modern cars are subject to numerous hacks like this one, and a VW dealer might be able to point you in the right direction. It’s a handy feature and one that is valued highly by those who park on narrow streets each night. Actually, that’s why European versions of the Passat have the function in the first place, but it seems a bit mean that VW would drop it for our market.

    Volkswagen Passat 2012: What does the flashing wrench indicator mean?

    Hi Chloe, the wrench symbol is the service indicator light on this generation of Passat. I would take the car to your nearest licenced mechanical repairer and have them read the fault codes logged in the ECU, which is basically your car’s brain. Basically, when a part of your car stops working properly it sends an error message to the ECU, which has an error code it can display when the mechanic plugs their scan tool into the computer. This model Passat had an issue where the service light would come on, requiring the ECU’s software to be updated by the dealer. I’d take the car in and see what error codes come up as the first job.

    Volkswagen Passat 2013: Is my car safe after a transmission failure?

    There is little chance of anything else being damaged as a result of the transmission failure. I understand your concern about the safety of the car given your experience when the transmission failed and left you in a precarious situation, but the chances of it happening again are pretty slim now it has been repaired.

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    Volkswagen Passat Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Volkswagen Passat varies based on the trim level you choose. for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Volkswagen Passat Colours

    Base Passats can be had in a choice of five colours, including white, blue, black, silver, and grey. The top-spec Passat R-Line wagon is available in a unique shade of blue.

    Aquamarine Blue Metallic
    Deep Black Pearl Effect
    Manganese Grey Metallic
    Pure White
    Pyrite Silver Metallic
    To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Volkswagen Passat.

    Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Volkswagen Passat Wagon vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Volkswagen Passat Boot Space

    The Volkswagen Passat SUV has a boot space size of 650 litre.
    Volkswagen Passat boot space
    Shown above are the boot space details of the Volkswagen Passat 2021.

    Volkswagen Passat Accessories

    The Passat comes standard with alloy wheels from 17-inches up, LED headlights, a multimedia screen from 8.0-inches up with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a digital dash cluster, built-in navigation, and a reversing camera. Tri-zone climate control and keyless entry with push-start ignition are also standard, while higher-spec cars score leather seat trim, a panoramic sunroof, 19-inch alloys, a powered tailgate, 360-degree camera suite, interior ambient lighting, and a premium audio system.

    The Alltrack Premium 162 TSI has huge 19-inch alloys.
    The Alltrack Premium 162 TSI has huge 19-inch alloys.
    The 162 TSI Premium gets a 9.2-inch multimedia system.
    The 162 TSI Premium gets a 9.2-inch multimedia system.
    The Passat has LED headlights.
    The Passat has LED headlights.
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    Shown above are the accessory details for the Volkswagen Passat 2021.

    Volkswagen Passat Wheel Size

    The Volkswagen Passat has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x45 R19 for Wagon in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 8x19 inches.
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    Volkswagen Passat Fuel consumption

    The Volkswagen Passat is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.1L/100km for Wagon
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity

    The Volkswagen Passat has maximum towing capacity of 2000kg for the latest model available.
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    Volkswagen Passat Speed

    The top-spec Passat R-Line will sprint from 0-100km/h in just 5.7 seconds.

    Shown above are speed details for the Volkswagen Passat 2021.

    Volkswagen Passat Interior

    The Passat's interior is relatively large, offering great adjustability for front passengers, and ample storage in the doors and centre console. The front seats are either manually adjustable on entry level cars, or power adjustable on higher grade cars, with heating and cooling as well as a message function on top-spec Premium trims.

    The cabin feels cavernous, with large but supportive front seats and excellent adjustability.
    The cabin feels cavernous, with large but supportive front seats and excellent adjustability.
    The back seat builds on this car’s excellent practicality with its very own climate zone, dual adjustable air vents.
    The back seat builds on this car’s excellent practicality with its very own climate zone, dual adjustable air vents.
    This will seat four adults of any height in relative luxury, or five in well above average comfort.
    This will seat four adults of any height in relative luxury, or five in well above average comfort.
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    Shown above are interior details for the Volkswagen Passat 2021.

    Volkswagen Passat Seats

    The Passat has five seats which will suit even larger adults in decent comfort levels, clad in either cloth or 'Vienna' leather trim depending on the grade.

    The Passat has five seats which will suit even larger adults.
    The Passat has five seats which will suit even larger adults.
    The front seats are either manually adjustable on entry level cars, or power adjustable on higher grade cars.
    The front seats are either manually adjustable on entry level cars, or power adjustable on higher grade cars.
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    Shown above are seat details for the Volkswagen Passat 2021.