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The minute you set eyes on the Passat, your heart will beat faster. The exterior
boasts power and charisma, with the wide track width and low-set front end
all producing a striking appearance, giving a hint of the driving pleasure to come.

The gleaming chrome-plated radiator grille surround including chrome plated roundel surround and louvres on SEL and BlueMotion 2 models, a real design highlight, reinforces the story. The rounded in-set headlights add an extra touch of style, with the rear lights using LED technology for clearer, brighter light. Add to that the confident shape of the C pillar and the curved breakaway edge of the rear, giving real body definition, and the story of aerodynamic design and sports performance is complete.

It’s not just aesthetic appeal where the Passat excels, however. Innovative
design is also paramount. Right from initial development, many features were
designed to contribute to safety, such as the V-shaped engine bonnet, providing integral pedestrian protection. And the greatest attention was given to the smallest detail, resulting in such special touches as the elegantly shaped
body-coloured door handles and door mirrors with integrated LED indicators and the minimal gaps between panels. With the galvanised body providing a 12-year warranty against corrosion, it’s all testimony to Volkswagen’s legendary build quality and precision approach.

The interior of the Passat has been carefully designed to ensure you feel at home as soon as you sit behind the wheel. Modern trims and beautiful decor, made from the finest quality materials, interplay perfectly, suffusing the interior with a feeling of luxury and calm. And it’s not simply a question of aesthetics.

Ergonomic design actually makes driving easier. For a start, all the controls are arranged so that handling becomes intuitive, take for example, the Highline’s leather trimmed threespoke multifunction steering wheel allowing controls of the multifunction computer, audio system and optional telephone preparation. The instrument panel is within your immediate field of vision, giving you all the information you need while driving – from the speed of the vehicle to the temperature outside. The electronic parking brake with auto hold function – which automatically holds the vehicle when you come to a stop on a hill and then releases as you pull away, press and drive ignition and electric windows are also positioned for ease of use, and operate literally at the touch of a button.

The same degree of ease and comfort can also be found in the seats of the Passat. Easily adjustable and fitted with head restraints you’re guaranteed maximum support whichever seat you choose. In fact, the Highline’s 6-way electrically-adjustable driver’s seat is surpassed only by the 12-way electrically-adjustable seat on R36 models – available as an option on Sport and SEL models. Both offer adjustments for lumbar support and seat back angle, with the addition of electric seat height adjustment on the 12-way option, enabling you to sit back and relax, enjoying the most ergonomically beneficial position for your spine.

Generous interior space is another contributory factor to overall comfort, with the
transversely mounted engine providing more room than ever before for passengers and luggage, and giving all occupants significantly more legroom. Should you need to transport bulky objects or luggage, the Passat offers an impressive capacity of 485 litres In addition, a novel stowage concept provides extra space in the vehicle interior, enabling you to store maps, sunglasses and CDs in the doors, front seat centre armrest on Highline and above, overhead console or centre console.

The RCD 310 radio/MP3 compatible CD player with eight speakers and AUX-in socket for connection to an external multimedia source (e.g. iPod and MP3 player) will ensure enjoyment on any journey. More comfort, more safety and, above all, more driving pleasure. That’s what you can expect from the Passat S, where a whole host of standard fittings provides everything you would expect – and more – from an extraordinary car. The front windows and heated door mirrors are electrically operated, the boot lid opens automatically with remote operation, especially useful when you’re loading large amounts of shopping, and the press and drive key allows you to start the engine simply by pushing the key.

In addition, the rear seat backrest with its integral centre armrest splits 60:40 allowing it to be folded down in separate sections, ideal if you’re loading up bulky items, and the stylish four-spoke steering wheel individually adjusts to your optimum driving position. And that’s just for starters. Also fitted as standard is an RCD 310 radio/MP3 compatible CD player with eight speakers and AUX-in socket for connection to an external multimedia source (e.g. iPod and MP3 player), ‘Climatic’ semi-automatic air conditioning, electronic parking brake with auto hold function and alarm with interior protection and remote central locking. Driving the Passat S is an even more enjoyable experience. One reason is certainly the 16 inch ‘Milwaukee’ alloy wheels with 215/55 R16 tyres, guaranteeing dynamic handling and appearance.

Another is the eye-catching interior, with its ‘Dark Rhodium’ inlaid decor and whole array of practical stowage trays and storage compartments positioned in the doors and overhead console. There’s even space in the driver’s door for the optionally available Volkswagen umbrella. To ensure driving is not just pleasurable but also worry-free, the Passat S benefits from many special safety features, such as electro-mechanical power-assisted steering, WOKS (whiplash-optimised head restraints) in the front, front airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation, front seat side impact airbags, curtain airbags, and an Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP). As you can see, Volkswagen have thought of everything – all you have to do is concentrate on enjoying the drive.

The BlueMotion 2 Passat builds over the already well equipped Passat S and, in addition, offers impressive environmental credentials by intelligently refining existing technology. Dynamic lines reduce the vehicle’s air resistance and, combined with engineering refinements, low rolling resistance tyres and lowered suspension help produce exceptional economy. A Stop/Start function is also fitted in place of the auto hold function – this automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stationary and restarts it when you pull away, saving fuel and reducing emissions.

A combination of all these refinements delivers a package that offers excellent economy up to 57.6 mpg over the Combined fuel cycle, and the 2.0 litre TDI CR 110 PS engine, with DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) fitted as standard, ensures CO2 emissions are from an impressively low 128 g/km.

The BlueMotion 2 Passat adds a higher specification which is evident from its stylish exterior, with 16 inch ‘Sarena’ light alloy wheels with low rolling resistance tyres, chrome-plated side bump strips and rear bumper strips and chrome-plated radiator grille surround, roundel surround and louvres creating a visual statement. Internally, for added convenience, there is also cruise control and a multifunction computer (Highline) which includes visual gear change recommendations for optimum fuel consumption. The multifunction computer (Highline) includes visual gear change recommendation for optimum fuel consumption. Standard on BlueMotion 2 models.

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