2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon VR6 AWD Automatic
DISCLOSURE
Key Features
Vehicle Details
- 2-speed adjustable intermittent rain-sensing wipers w/heated washer nozzles
- Bi-xenon automatic headlights w/adaptive front lighting system (AFS), coming home feature
- Black roof rails
- Body-color bumpers
- Body-color door handles
- Body-color heated pwr side mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals, memory
- Body-color molding
- Chrome grille w/chrome accents
- Daytime running lights
- Fog lights
- Pwr open/close rear hatch
- Pwr tilt/slide sunroof-inc: tinted glass, sunshade, pinch protection, driver door pwr convenient closing
- Rear window wiper/washer
- (3) pwr outlets
- 12-way heated pwr leather front bucket sport seats w/memory, 4-way pwr lumbar
- 3-spoke height-adjustable telescoping leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel w/Tiptronic controls
- 60/40 split folding rear seat-inc: adjustable headrests, folding center armrest w/storage compartment, cup holders
- AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: MP3 playback, (8) speakers, auxiliary input jack, Sirius satellite radio
- Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system
- Brushed Aluminum interior trim
- Cargo area-inc: storage dividers, (2) tie-down hooks, cargo net, cover
- Center console-inc: (2) cup holders
- Central pwr locking system-inc: automatic locking, selective unlocking
- Cruise control
- Double dual sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
- Dual front/rear cupholders
- Dual-zone automatic climate control w/pollen filter
- Front center armrest w/integrated storage box
- Front map & seatback storage pockets
- Front seatback storage pockets
- Front/rear floor mats
- Front/rear passenger assist handles
- HomeLink remote
- Immobilizer III theft-deterrent system
- Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, vehicle temp, odometer, trip odometer
- Integrated roof/window antenna
- Lighting-inc: front dome light w/time delay, (2) front & (2) rear reading lights, luggage compartment light
- Lockable cooled glove box
- Manual rear side sunshades
- Multi-function trip computer w/digital compass, temp display
- Park distance control
- Pwr windows-inc: front windows w/driver 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature
- Rear heating/air conditioning ducts
- Rear window defroster
- Remote hatchback/fuel door releases located on drivers door
- Remote keyless entry w/(2) integrated key transmitters
- Self-dimming rearview mirror
- Self-draining umbrella storage in driver side door
- Tire-pressure monitoring system
- 18 x 8 Samarkand alloy wheels w/lockable bolts
- 3.6L DOHC SFI 24-valve V6 engine
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist
- 4MOTION all wheel drive
- 6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD
- Auto hill-hold brake feature
- Dual exhaust pipes
- Electro-mechanical dual-pinion pwr steering
- Electronic differential lock (EDL)
- Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR)
- Front MacPherson concept suspension w/triangular wishbones, stabilizer bar
- Haldex center differential
- P235/40HR18 all-season tires
- Pwr front vented/rear solid disc brakes w/disc-wiping
- Rear four-link suspension w/stabilizer bar
- Sport suspension
- 3-point safety belts in all seating positions
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist
- Center rear safety belt w/interlock
- Child safety door locks
- Daytime running lights
- Dual front airbags
- Dual note horn
- Dual side-impact airbags
- Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR)
- Front height-adjustable safety belts w/pretensioners & load limiters
- Front/rear head & side curtain airbags
- LATCH child restraint system
- Passenger airbag occupancy sensor
- Rear safety belts w/load limiters in outboard seating positions
Model Highlights
The Volkswagen Passat is available in two different body styles for 2008, a sedan and a wagon; both are offered in four different models: Turbo, Comfort, Lux, and VR6. Turbo, Comfort, and Lux models come with a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine making an impressive 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. Turbo models come with either a six-speed manual or six-speed Tiptronic automatic, but Comfort and Lux models are only offered with the automatic. VR6 models get the latest version of Volkswagen's engine of the same name, a 280-horsepower, 3.6L DOHC V6, hooked up to a six-speed automatic and the 4Motion all-wheel-drive system for good all-weather traction and good handling balance with the added power. Acceleration is noteworthy with either model. The Turbo model, with the four-cylinder engine and six-speed manual, can get to 60 mph in just 6.9 seconds, while the VR6 model can get from zero to 60 in 6.2 seconds. The four-cylinder model pairs this with excellent fuel economy ratings of 23 city, 32 highway. The Passat sedan offers a modest 14.2-cubic-foot trunk, but the wagon has a huge 35.8 cubic-foot cargo space, expandable to more than 61 cubic feet with the split-folding rear seatbacks down. The wagon includes a 12-volt power outlet in back, along with a power-operated hatch. All Passats include ESP electronic stability control with electronic differential locking, which helps maintain stability and traction. Anti-lock brakes are also standard and include brake assist for more effective emergency stopping plus a brake-wiping feature to keep them dry in wet weather. Six air bags are standard, including side-impact front air bags and side-curtain bags for outboard occupants. Rear-seat side-impact air bags--a feature that's not widely available--are optional. There's a very wide price range between the base Turbo four-cylinder and the top VR6 model, and the standard equipment represents that range. The VR6 model comes equipped as a true luxury car, with heated leather seats, dual-zone climate control, park distance control, and a number of interior and exterior extras. Top options on the Passat include bi-xenon headlamps, which can be combined in an option package to include adaptive front lighting, which swivels the headlights by up to 15 degrees, aided by a cornering light that illuminates up to 35 degrees in a turn. The premium audio system, from Danish company Dynaudio, includes eight speakers, a six-disc changer, and steering-wheel audio controls. DVD-based navigation system, adaptive cruise control, and satellite radio are also available.
Equipment
- Traction Control
- Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- All Wheel Drive
- Tires - Front Performance
- Tires - Rear Performance
- Aluminum Wheels
- Wheel Locks
- Power Steering
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS
- Brake Assist
- Sun/Moonroof
- Generic Sun/Moonroof
- HID headlights
- Automatic Headlights
- Fog Lamps
- Daytime Running Lights
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Mirror(s)
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Mirror Memory
- Intermittent Wipers
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Remote Trunk Release
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Passenger Seat
- Leather Seats
- Bucket Seats
- Driver Adjustable Lumbar
- Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
- Seat Memory
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Rear Bench Seat
- Floor Mats
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Trip Computer
- Rear Parking Aid
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Power Windows
- Power Door Locks
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Cruise Control
- Remote Trunk Release
- Security System
- AM/FM Stereo
- CD Changer
- CD Player
- Satellite Radio
- MP3 Capability
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Requires Subscription
- Climate Control
- Multi-Zone A/C
- A/C
- Rear Defrost
- Power Outlet
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Front Reading Lamps
- Rear Reading Lamps
- ABS
- Brake Assist
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Front Side Air Bag
- Rear Side Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Child Safety Locks
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- Daytime Running Lights