2011 Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen acquired Audi in 1964, and the company used Audi’s new knowledge to build a front-wheel drive car with a water-cooled engine: thus, the Passat was born in 1973. The Passat was a first in a new generation of Volkswagen vehicles, and it is perfect for those who want a little more luxury than their mid-sized family sedans or wagons. The 2011 Volkswagen Passat is the eighth Volkswagen vehicle to receive a 2011 Top of Safety Pick Award, and the 2012 model has been named “Car of the Year” by Motortrend.
Different Cars for Different Markets
Volkswagen has two different 2011 Volkswagen Passats: one for its North American customers and the other for European drivers. Volkswagen has discovered that in Europe, people want compactness and fuel economy more than anything, and American drivers want a bit more room and more luxury. The Passat will fill the gap existing between the financially out-of-reach luxury cars and the normal, humdrum family brands. The Passant line continued unbroken in Europe, but in the states, Volkswagen introduced the new midsize sedan, which features a larger body, among other things. The New Midsize Wagon was built to challenge the Taurus, Accord and Camry in America. Now, the Passat has been given a make-over, and the 2012 model is the first automobile to roll out of Chatanooga, Tennessee’s new $1 billion plant.
Features
With 15 million automobiles sold, the Volkswagen Passat is one of the most popular cars in the world. The 2011 Volkswagen Passat has been totally over-hauled and re-invented. The new Passat represents the 7th generation of Passats since 1973. The new Passat has been re-invented mostly in terms of technology, and it has some exciting new features, such as:
1) Several engine choices, each one improving fuel economy.
2) Lane departure warning system: prevents accidents by alerting driver when he/she is swerving.
3) City emergency braking system: initiates when sensors detect a chance of
Collision.
4) Blind spot warning: lets driver know when something is in blind spot.
5) Automatic parking: the car can automatically park within one centimeter accuracy.
6) Voice control for navigation system.
7) Heated or cooled seats
German design and American workmanship
When Volkswagen acquired Audi, it envisioned a new type of car—and the Passat was born. The Passat has a long history of evolution, going through seven complete overhauls. Each stage of the car’s evolution has been guided by Volkswagen’s commitment to growth and improvement. People continue to buy the Passat because of Volkswagen’s reputation for quality and value. Now, American car buyers do not have to have any scruples about buying a German car: the Passat is designed in Germany, but it is manufactured in the United States. Car buyers around the world—who are looking for just a bit more luxury—consistently find that the Passat is well worth the money. The Passat is better now than it ever has been, and now is the time to buy: in 2014, the Passat wagon will disappear, being replaced by an all-new vehicle.