In base form the Passat is powered by 1.8-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that is capable of belting out an eyebrow raising 170 horsepower.
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| The impressive top-shelf Passat W8 wagon rings in at $54,350. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
The base vehicle is the GLS, which hits the ground running at $31,020 and includes standard features such as: OnStar Telematics, power windows, power door locks, power heated mirrors, tilt/telescoping wheel, air conditioning with rear vents, heated seats with lumbar, 8-speaker AM/FM CD cassette, trip computer, 4-power outlets, cruise control, anti-theft security and heated windshield washer nozzles.
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| For those who have a disdain for the current SUV culture but are still looking for functionality, the Passat W8 wagon could be a perfect fit. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
Moving up to the GLX at $41,600 will net buyers a 2.8-liter, 190-horsepower V6 engine, climate control, walnut trim, side curtain protection, leather seating, power seats with memory, HomeLink, folding side mirrors and rain sensing wipers, along with a premium lighting package and the Monsoon audio upgrade. Add 4MOTION technology and the GLX finds its way out the door for $45,900 with an automatic transmission.
The top-shelf Passat W8 wagon requires $54,350 greenbacks to claim ownership of and includes all of the GLX goodies plus the magnificent W8 engine, 4MOTION, electronic stability program (ESP), high intensity - gas charged headlamps, some additional chrome trim and a trip computer with increased functionality.
Volkswagen also offers several option packages for the Passat, including Leather, Luxury and Sport packages.