The 2012 Volkswagen Passat redesign finally gives VW passenger car with the space and the mid-$ 20,000 sticker to compete with segment-leading Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Such as cars, Passat 2012 is assembled in the United States and target American tastes. This may disappoint fans of the previous Passats, a sporty, luxurious, and aspirations. But that should appeal to middle-car buyers looking for maximum roominess, advanced road behavior, and there is no risk-styling.
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is in the service of the mission: to be accepted by the buyer as much as possible. In form and proportion, the body is a generic four-door sedan. For personality, Passat 2012 depending on the sharp-bladed grillework, holding the sheet metal contour, and a large VW badge.
2011 VW Passat does not sell in the U.S. In designing the 2012 model, it was concluded that the European-sized Passat 2008-2010 generation is too small to midsize car to compete as a true American. So enlarge the all-new 2012 model by more than three inches in wheelbase and overall length, creating the most prominent class-dimensional measurements in each. Cabin comfort is very good. Especially noteworthy is the car's rear seat accommodation a shame that larger and more expensive lots.Previous Passats offered sedan and wagon body styles, but the 2012 model comes only as a sedan.
The Passat mid-2012 following the convention segment with front-wheel drive and all-independent suspension. Go, however, is a reflex sporty premium-class and serenity which proves that his predecessor was German to the bone. America is rooted in giving greater confidence handling Passatss 2012 but did not pull and trip, according to control.
Under the hood, the Passat 2012 bucks the trend toward the ranks of middle-class all-four-cylinder engine with V-6 offers a robust, high-mileage diesel, and five-cylinder, two last are the only engine they type in the class.
Five-cylinder is expected to power 75 percent of the lineup and used in the Passat 2.5L 2012 model. It has 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque (torque thinking as the force behind the acceleration, horsepower of energy that sustains the momentum).This is the same engine used in the compact class VW Jetta and Passat 2.5L sedan model is equivalent to performing the basic four-cylinder midsize car versions of most rivals.
The 2012 Passat TDI models have a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel four-cylinder engine rated 140 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. Turbodiesels renowned for torque and fuel economy and no other midsize car sold in the United States offered one. In a 2012 Passat, this machine runs a bit more rugged than the 2.5 five-cylinder, but responded with a little more muscle, especially at highway speeds passing or merging situations.
In 2012 Passat 3.6L models use 3.6-liter six-cylinder from a narrow angle VR6 VW design. With 280 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, they are among the cars most powerful storm in front of the middle class and the smooth rush of power.Torque steer - pulling to the side during low-speed throttle application - is endemic to the front-wheel-drive car with that much power but keep it to a 2012 Passat 3.6L minimum striking.
For transmission, the Passat 2012 allows a choice of five-speed manual or six-speed automatic for the 2.5L model. TDI is standard on the six-speed manual. TDIs and optional on the 3.6L version is standard on the six-speed DSG direct-shift gearbox VW. It performs automated tasks, but using a lighter weight of internal self-shifting manual transmission. Both the conventional and the DSG automatic transmission a user-pay type of control gear via the shift lever their floor, although 3.6L model adds steering-wheel paddle shifters.
Volkswagen Passat 2012 features a list attached to the basics, offering a list of facilities that are expected, while giving little attention to some of which have become a staple in a car like this. For example, the 2012 Passat offers a selection of bargain priced and higher-spec navigation system (both voice-activated) and make Bluetooth hands-free mobile phone connectivity is standard on every model. However, the backup USB interface for iPod models cost upwards of $ 27,500 and does not offer a rear backup camera at all.
Feature up from entry-level S trim exclusive to the 2.5L model through the center line of the SE and top-line SEL levels are available on all models. All 2012 Passats come with dual-zone automatic climate control and steering wheel audio, Bluetooth, and cruise-control buttons.
2.5LS models have cloth seats and 16-inch wheels. SE versions of all models include upgrades such as 17-inch alloy wheels, faux-leather VW V-Tex upholstery, heated front seats, power driver's seat with manual rather than adjustment, leather-wrapped steering wheel, touch screen and audio. SE styling upgrades include brushed-aluminum-look exterior cabin trim and chrome accents around the windows.
SEL versions of the navigation system has a high spec with 6.5-inch screen versus the 5-inch screen. They replaced the aluminum-look trim cabin with out-of-fashion faux wood grain, and add additional chrome accents inside and out. SEL model also sports a premium sound system adapted to 2012 Passat by sound engineers in the company of Fender guitars.
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy ratings are spot-on with its direct competitors and the TDI diesel model is the game is good mileage for a gas / electric hybrid in the class.
2012 model year Passat 2.5L rated 21/32 mpg city / highway with five-speed manual transmission and 22/31 with a six-speed automatic. In 2012 VW Passat 3.6L model level 20/28 mpg and comes only with a six-speed DSG automatic.
2012 model year Passat TDI level of 31/43 mpg with either a manual six-speed automatic and DSG. For comparison, the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid has 191 horsepower and mpg level 41/36 while the 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 187 horsepower and mpg level 31/35.
Passat TDIs burn diesel fuel, of course, but also requires the addition of exhaust-cleaning liquid urea, commercially known as AdBlue, every 10,000 miles or more. VW said the service should be considered along with regular oil changes. Like the VW Jetta TDI version of the Touareg SUV and, Passat TDI dashboard warning flashing as recommended AdBlue changes the approach. Ignore them, and the sensor prevents the car from scratch.