car for sale - Passat

Impressively dynamic.

The striking design of the Passat points the way into the future. Its dynamic proportions and wider stance imbue it with a strong, powerfully authentic look. Expressive lines flow from the chrome-plated radiator grille. The interior of the Passat, too, is perfection in detail: sumptuous materials and quality decor inlays underscore the modern, exclusive ambience.

Top-class in every way.

Carefully thought-out down to the smallest detail, the Passat delivers top-class comfort in every respect. It starts with the 12-way massage seats, and extends to the draught-free Climatronic climate
control system, and much more besides. The result is a car that sets new standards. Enjoy luxury you'll quickly get used to.

Perfectly thought-out.

Innovative engineering provides a unique level of ride comfort in the Passat. The electronic parking brake stops the vehicle from rolling off at traffic stops and on hill slopes when gear is freed, yet it automatically releases when you move off. This allows the vehicle to pull away smoothly. The intelligent bi-xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights provide a broad view even on tight bends. And the adaptive cruise control will keep you at a safe distance from the vehicle ahead even in nose-to-tail traffic.

Why is it that in some cars you immediately feel at home and have the impression that the car has been made for you alone? The answer is really quite simple: perfect ergonomics.

This means that all instruments are in the drivers direct field of vision, that the switches and controls are within easy reach, and everything placed exactly there when you would intuitively expect them to be.

Perfect ergonomics also means that all occupants enjoy top level sitting comfort. So the seats of the Passat have been designed to be adjustable to suit your individual stature and feature materials that emphasise the Passat's high quality. Depending on the equipment version, the interior features Alcantara/leather seat upholstery, decorative aluminium or burr walnut veneer insert, and steering wheels with wood or leather trim.

Those deciding on a saloon have to be sure that they will enjoy driving their vehicles for years to come. Exacting quality requirements were therefore set in the development and production of the Passat.

Large sections of the body are produced in one piece. Together with computer-controlled laser welding and high-strength bonding, this ensures a precision fit and robust connection of parts. Additional cross and side members give the whole vehicle considerably greater torsional rigidity.

With minimal, even joint dimensions the result not only looks good. The entire road behaviour of the Passat has been matched for a noticeably smoother, more comfortable ride. Even annoying creaking, grating, and wind noise has to a large extend been eliminated.

Of course, the Passat is also fully galvanised and comes with a 12-year warranty against rusting through. You might say that good ideas simply live longer.

The Passat has a four-link front axle, a torsion beam rear axle, and an anti-roll bar at both front and rear. This ensures not only smooth, straight-line running, but also exact cornering when steering into and out of bends. Plus, with disc brakes all round, an anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic brake pressure distribution (EBD, you can rest assured that the Passat can be braked safely, and as quickly as possible.

To assure a high level of active safety, the Passat has an electronic stability programme ESP as standard. It continually compares the direction required by the driver via a steering wheel sensor with the actual vehicle movement. If the system registers considerable deviation, it acts on the engine or brake management system within milliseconds to ensure that critical situations do not arise.

The body has been constructed in such a way that the major part of impact energy in a crash is absorbed and distributed this is particularly important for a large saloon like the Passat. Specially reinforced structures absorb this energy and ensure that stress on the occupants is as low as possible. High-strength bearers in all four doors prevent high levels of deformation in a side crash.

In addition, passengers are protected by up to eight airbags. Two front airbags and two side airbags at the front - for the driver and front passenger - are standard in the Passat. You can opt for additional curtain airbags at front and rear as an optional extra.

Other standard features included in the safety equipment of the Passat are height-adjustable 3-point inertia reel seat belts with belt tensioners for the front seats and outer rear seats.