VW Passat B7 Sedan and Wagon Variant

In autumn 2010, Volkswagen introduced at the Paris Motor Show, an updated version of its best-selling Volkswagen Passat B7. The car belongs to the European class D and is one of the most successful models of the company.

During his 37-year history of Passat has sold more than 15 million copies. In the entire history of the world auto industry is hardly one dozen models who can boast of such success in sales - while Volkswagen once owned three records: VW Beetle,

VW Passat and VW Golf. The pledge of this love for motorists is carefully calibrated marketing strategy, there is no inclination to experiment with design, highest quality materials used and the culture of production.

  

On the example of the latest addition to the bodywork index Passat B7, it is safe to say that Volkswagen does not depart from their traditions. External changes to the model - cosmetic. Mainly in the Volkswagen Passat B7 changed front and rear light, being solved in a "corporate style" of all the latest updates of models. VW Passat B7 2011 model year began to look more expensive, although it is so cheap. And the sedan and wagon from the front began to look like a "big brother» Volkswagen Phaeton, a sedan and copies of his profile. Upgrade done more than superficial, unimportant, and changes in the dimensions of new items: a comparison with the size of its predecessor Passat sedan 7th generation has grown in length by 4 mm (4769 mm) in height by 2 mm (1474 mm), its width has not changed ( 1820 mm). Wagon Passat B7 Variant added to the height of 4 mm (1521 mm), but lost in the same length (4770 mm), while maintaining the size of the trunk (in the standard position of the rear seats) to 600 liters.

  

Slightly more noticeable altered interior seventh Passat - he became even more quality and thoughtful. But these changes are also difficult to draw even evolutionary.

Interior renovation Volkswagen Passat 2010-11 year are to finalize the instrument panel, new seats, for which an optional built-in massager and provide ventilation in the modified door panels, backlighting and analog clocks.

In terms of technical characteristics of the Volkswagen Passat in 2010 changed more. One of the major updates to proposed affected engines. In full agreement with the current fashion for all eco-friendly and cost-effective in terms of fuel consumption, the new engines smaller than "eat" and, respectively, less than the "isolated", but at the same time squeezing more horsepower. All of the new Passats except the base model with the engine 1,4 TSI, fitted with a generator is switched on only when you need to recharge the battery, all diesel engines installed start-stop. Modification BlueMotion in addition to that also has increased the transmission gear ratios for some aerodynamic improvements and a set of tires, characterized by low rolling resistance. These improvements allow the most economical Passat BlueMotion with the 1,6 TDI engine emits 109 g / km CO2 and consume 4.2 liters. of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers. Generally, in the line, you can choose between nine engine choices. Starting with four petrol engines - 1.4-liter TSI (122 hp), 1.8-liter TSI (160 hp), 2-liter TSI (for 210 hp), and 3.6-liter V6 (300 hp). Continuing diesel powerplants - 1.6 liter TDI (105 hp) and two 2-liter TDI (at 140 and 170 hp). Finishing the engine running on natural gas (1.4 liters EcoFuel, 150 hp) and bio-ethanol engine (1.4 liter TSI MultiFuel, 160 hp).

 In the course of a conversation about the technical characteristics of the new Volkswagen Passat 2010-2011 model year, it must be said that its engines can be paired with a six-speed manual gearbox or with a robot preselektivnoy DSG (seven stages of "dry" clutch for a 1.4 - 1, 6 - and 1.8-liter engine, six steps to the "wet" drives for more powerful engines.) All-wheel drive version of the Volkswagen Passat 2010-2011 year are fitted with a proprietary design 4Motion. Cars with front-wheel-drive system were XDS, previously tested on the "hot" hatchbacks from Volkswagen - Golf GTI and Polo GTI.

Test drive the new Volkswagen Passat B7 proved that the owners Passat B6 hardly feel a tangible difference, reseeding behind the wheel of B7-th, as in the undercarriage of the car are no major changes have been made. More comfort from management will be felt through the introduction of some new options.

VW Passat will continue to be offered in three equipment, which include modifications Trendline, Comfortline, Highline. Since the main task of updating the VW Passat was to enrich the model of modern chips as all kinds of aides, and driving new developments in the field of motoring comfort, offering many new options appear in the first time. Passat B7 will be able to please their customers of the existence of an emergency braking, low speeds, which is designed to protect pedestrians (Automatic Distance Control detects interference and automatically stops the car at speeds up to 30 km / h). System against the driver falling asleep at the wheel of sounds that will not let him doze off, and the dashboard will display the address to the proposal to relax. With the new Touareg in the Volkswagen Passat B7 migrated automatic switching from high beam to a nearby (active head-light, or Dynamic Light Assist), and lung function in the trunk access Easy Open allows the driver, whose hands are full load, open the cargo bay of a car flick feet under the rear bumper, where it hides a special sensor.