And that massive trunk I mentioned a minute ago? It opens up fully with just the click of the remote. How convenient when all hands
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| The Passat 3.6 includes dual zone Climatronic climate control, 10-way power adjustable front seats, rain sensing wipers, a power glass sunroof with VW's class-leading rotating multi-position dial, and much more. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
are filled with grocery bags. The standard Passat 3.6 also includes dual zone Climatronic climate control, 10-way power adjustable front seats (12-way including lumbar support with the Sport-Leather package that also includes side and rear sunshades), rain sensing wipers, power glass sunroof with VW's class-leading rotating multi-position dial, heated and powered exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, an eight-speaker six-disc in-glovebox audio system with MP3 compatibility, and an ultra-high-end dash-mounted electronic ignition system that only needs the fob to be slotted in and pressed to start up the engine. Press it again to stop it. Other than the more powerful engine and efficient six-speed automatic, the 3.6 also comes with attractive 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in P235/45R17 performance tires, enhancing style and driving dynamics. The list of 3.6 features is way too long to list here, mind you, so check out the automaker's website at www.vw.ca for greater detail.
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| The 3.6 includes some not-standard-at-all features as well, such as a $1,600 set of Bi-xenon headlamps with an Adaptable Vision automated cornering feature, and rear side airbags at $450. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
same has to be said for the base 2.0T model, which includes highly visible LED taillights, 60/40 split rear seatback with centre armrest, an odour and pollen filter, a dash-mounted push-button actuated parking break, six standard airbags and active head restraints, brake disc wipers to shorten stopping distances in wet weather, electronic stability control, Hill Hold Assist, which stops the car from rolling backward when parked on an incline, and intelligent hazard lights, that, believe it or not, will turn on automatically if you're panic braking or come to a stop abruptly.
The 3.6 includes some not-standard-at-all features as well, such as a $1,600 set of Bi-xenon headlamps with an Adaptable Vision automated cornering feature, and rear side airbags at $450.
