For you sedan lovers will be surprised with launch of the New Volkswagen Passat at Detroit Motor Show 2011. This car designed specifically for North American market and promotes efficiency, comfortable and value. According to news, VW Passat will be priced around $ 20,000. VW Passat which will be marketed in North America will be different with the Passat in Europe. The differences seen in the body design, where VW Passat’s body for North American longer then VW Passat for europe.
External body design is taken from VW Passat seventh generation the changes also appear in the window line, rear lamps, trunk lid to bumper. If observed, the redesign also looks at the door and front wing. So, with these changes, this VW Passat has become the largest in history. For North American market, the VW Passat will serve by one diesel engine and two gasoline engines. Equipped with 2,000 cc of engine, TDI Clean Diesel served with oxidation catalytic converter, particulate filter and SCR catalytic converter, so to obey exhaust gas regulations in the United States. VW Passat diesel engine is claimed be one of the most economical and clean engine in the world. In fact, it’s very competitive when compared with the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Ford Fusion Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.
VW Passat will adopt certain material on the windshield to reduce wind noise and road. The car with 529 liters of luggage volume is equipped with ESP, ABS and BA brakes, tire pressure monitoring system, and Bluetooth. According plan, VW Passat will be sold in third quarter of 2011.
( source : http://www.goldenrider.com )
