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automatic transmission. While we were driving pre-production, Americanspec sedans, a near equivalent of the trim I captained is the Comfortline, which will make up the bulk of sales in Canada and starts at $29,295 (excluding destination charges and taxes.) However, if you’re looking to get into a Passat, the base MSRP for the Trendline, which comes with a six-speed manual transmission, comes in at $23,295 or with the automatic, $24,605 (both excluding destination and taxes.) The top-of-the-line Passat comes in the form of the Execline, starting at $38,295 (excluding destination charges and taxes.) The Execline will give you the potency of the 3.6L VR6 engine – complete with a 280 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque linked to a six-speed DSG automatic. While this trim will make up a small fraction of Canadian Passat Sales, but those who want more everything in their Passat can get it if they so desire. Safety is another area that VW pays close attention to. The inclusion of the Intelligent Crash Response System means that the doors automatically unlock, the fuel pump shuts off and, and the hazard lights turn on in the event of a collision. The collaboration of new sheet metal, revised styling on the inside and out, and great safety features solidify the Passat as a worthy model to consider in the mid size sedan category. The 2016 Passat is on sale now for a midNovember delivery.
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Stowe, Vermont – It really wasn’t until already great package. its fifth generation – starting in 1998 – The R-Line package features unique that the Volkswagen Passat became a rocker panels, a stylized front bumper, household name in Canada. a modified rear diffuser, and 19-inch Perhaps one reason was because it went aluminum-alloy wheels. Furthermore, by two other names prior, including the only the roof, doors, and the body side Dasher and the Quantum. But since stamping carry over from the 2015 1998, the Passat has been a core model model. All the rest of the sheet metal Why a Hugo Boss is new. for the German automaker this side of the Atlantic. Slip inside the cabin and you’re suit? Because that For 2016, it goes through another brand looks good on greeted to an all-new instrument metamorphosis to bring an even panel that includes two large gauges. everyone! stronger product to the market in an The new upholstery, two-tone décor intensely fierce segment: the mid-size panels, elegant piano black and laserAlexandra Straub sedan. There are quite a few things that grained chrome trim contribute to the the Passat does well. First is design, whether that’s welcoming atmosphere the Passat has been known the inside or outside. for over the last couple of generations. For the 2016 model year, it goes through a major Aside from visual appeal, the intermingling of overhaul to not only look fantastic, but also feel textures, tones and hues throughout the cabin blend fantastic when it comes to soft touch materials harmoniously together, and they all look fantastic. inside and time behind the wheel. Then there’s the 6.3-inch display that acts as a focal There’s a new sculpted hood, which was described by point in the cabin. Eugen Enns, exterior design specialist for the Passat, On the road, expect to experience a quiet, smooth to look like a Hugo Boss suit. Why a Hugo Boss suit? and competent ride. – Because that brand looks good on everyone! No The winding and sweeping roads in and around matter your size. He mentioned that Armani suits are Vermont were a great place to test out the Passat’s fantastic, but you have to fit a certain body type to electro-mechanical power steering. While I would really pull it off. have liked a little more feedback on the twisty roads, The crisp pleat on the hood gives the front end flair for highway driving and maneouvering, it does the and a nice focus but isn’t so dramatic that it could job very well. easily offend the masses. Allowing me to get up to those highway speeds was Then there are new front fenders, grille, front and the aid of the 1.8L, four-cylinder, turbocharged and rear bumpers, trunklid, rims and available LED direct injection gasoline engine. headlights and taillights. Not to mention it’s the first It comes standard with 170 horsepower and 184 time the Passat will get an R-Line, to enhance its lb-ft of torque, which is then paired with a six-speed
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