2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Preview

Although pricing and availability on the new Passat

Expect the new Passat Wagon to hit the market in late 2006. (Photo: Volkswagen Canada)

sedan has yet to be announced, the new Wagon is predicted to carry a $1,000 to $1,500 premium over equivalent four-door models, for its advanced cargo layout system and additional storage capacity. Starting prices for base-model wagons should be somewhere in the low $30,000 range. Expect the new Passat Wagon to hit the market in late 2006, following the arrival of the sedan by a few months.

Preliminary Specifications:

• Price Range (estimated MSRP): $32,000 - 46,000
• Body Type: 5-door wagon
• Layout: front engine, FWD (optional AWD)
• Base Engine: 200-hp, 2.0L, 16-valve, DOHC, FSI turbocharged I-4
• Optional Engine: 280-hp, 3.6L, 24-valve, DOHC, VR6
• Optional Engine: 136-hp, 2.0L, turbodiesel I-4
• Transmission: 6-spd manual (optional 6-spd auto with manual mode)
• Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
• Curb Weight: N/A
• Seating Cap: 5
• Fuel Economy (city/hwy): N/A
• Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
• Direct Competitors: Mazda6 Wagon, Subaru Legacy Wagon
• Web Site: www.vw.ca