Full details on the 2011 Volkswagen Passat have been released prior to the model going on sale next month. The Passat is built on the previous-generation platform, however the looks have changed along with technologies and equipment. Starting with the equipment, the Passat for 2011 will offer a fatigue detection system, and emergency braking which works at slow speeds....

The 2011 Volkswagen Passat has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show where it houses a new face. Volkswagen has said that this model is the 7th generation Passat and it includes various engines and various equipment upgrades over the current model. The front end which has been re-sculpted similar to the Phaeton luxury sedan and this brings it inline with the rest of the...

Volkswagen’s Comfort Coupe, or CC, is now available as a five-seater in South Africa. We recently posted that the Passat CC will be available with an extra bench for customers who need the extra space. The bench will include a third head restraint and three-point seat belt. The price for the CC will not increase because of the addition of the extra seat. Prices (VAT...

Volkswagen has introduced an Exclusive edition for their Passat CC. There will be Exclusive trim available for all of the models despite the engine being used. There will be exterior modifications which includes Moonlight Blue pearl effect paint, a set of 18-inch wheels and chrome detailing. Inside will house two-tone leather upholstery in “Nougat” and black...

AutoExpress has found the first image of the new Volkswagen Passat which has been leaked through a German VW brochure. The production version of the Passat will boast a revised front end which falls in-line with the rest of the VW family, wider air intakes and LED daytime running lights. Inside will house a three spoke multi-function steering wheel and chrome...

The Volkswagen Passat sedan and Passat Estate will now benefit from a higher-spec trim level. The new UK Passat Highline Plus will build on the Highline model as it adds a chrome grille, Bluetooth connectivity with touchscreen adapter, a new Volkswagen RNS 310 Satellite navigation unit and finally a new radio and Mp3 compatible CD player. The Passat Highline...

Volkswagen might cancel the Passat line when they introduce the new 2011 new mid-sized sedan (NMS). The new sedan will be built in Tennessee where it will cost a bit less than the larger Passat model that is currently on sale. VW insiders said that the sedans will not work together as the smaller Passat would cost more than the new NMS, and this would mean that...

Volkswagen has announced news about the production versions of the Polo, Golf and Passat BlueMotion vehicles for the Frankfurt Motor Show. The three BlueMotion models will all be on show later this month where they will be in full production form. These models will achieve good fuel economy, where the Polo BM house a 1.2-litre TDI engine with 55kW. The Polo...

Spies on the Nurburgring have caught the 2012 Volkswagen Passat undergoing testing with the current generation skin on its back. The new model will have an elongated body with more cabin room and more leg room for rear passengers. On this model you will find wider fenders and the possibility of more elbow space (!!!). There will also be the use of light weight materials...

Volkswagen have modified the Passat model line up to create the R Line for both the saloon and estate models. The R Line will feature a range which consists of the S, R Line and Highline.Volkswagen will also add BlueMotion models to this version. The R Line trim is based on the S model, and it will use the same engine choices. There will be pricing which starts...

Volkswagen’s next-generation Passat for 2012 has been caught in prototype form on the Nurburgring in Germany. The mule was caught with the old Passat body that features some slight modifications which include wider wheel wells and lengthened B-pillars. These two modifications alone reveal that the body will be longer and wider than the current model. It...

Volkswagen have unveiled their Passat Lingyu at the Shanghai Auto Show for 2009, where the model features a new front and rear-end design. The Passat Lingyu will have a 2803mm wheelbase with loads of space for rear passengers. There will be two powertrain options which include a V6 engine and 1.8-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine with 160-hp and a 6.2-litre...

Volkswagen in America have released the first-ever teaser sketch of their brand new mid-size sedan, codenamed the NMS. The NMS will be produced in the U.S and it will be a bit more ‘wedgy’ than the current designs from the German automaker. The NMS will be a bit larger than the Volkswagen Passat, and it will feature ’spacious legroom’...

The Volkswagen Passat CC with the seven-speed DSG gearbox is now available for order in the UK. The Passat CC features a 1.8-litre TSI 160-hp engine and the standard model will get from 0-100km/h in 8.5 seconds with the DSG ‘box. The manual version will get from 0-100km/h in 8.6 seconds. The DSG ‘box will also give a combined fuel-consumption cycle...