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2006 VW Passat Preview
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It's clear that VW is betting heavy on a run to glory that features two of their most important vehicles, Jetta and the Passat. According to press information, there seems to be every indication that the Passat will be a very nice vehicle to drive and a superb vehicle to occupy. Built on a stretched variation of the Jetta platform, the Passat is bigger in every dimension: just over 2 inches longer and almost 3 inches wider, it will offer cavernous legroom for backseat occupants and a trunk that will compete with more expensive vehicles in terms of cargo space. Powering all that space will be a 200-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, a 3.6-liter VR6 and a 136-horsepower 2.0-liter TDI diesel. These engines will likely be controlled by a choice of six-speed manual or automatic, the automatic being standard on the diesel and the VR6 models. Volkswagen's VR6 engine differs from a traditional V6 in that it is more powerful and more compact, thanks to its unique 15-degree angle. Drive orientation remains front wheel, though buyers will be able to move up to VW's 4motion all-wheel drive system. The technology behind the all-wheel drive system will be similar to that currently offered on the Ford 500.
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