VW Passat News: Official Pics of the 2006 model

[Vintalage]

[Orange Fusion]

I like the side view and the interior. I don't like the Jetta/Corolla tail lights at all, and I'd like the front better if they got rid of the little semi-circle cut out under the headlamps. It doesn't appear to have any other purpose then to look different from what I can see.

[Slim]

Originally Posted by Orange Fusion

... I'd like the front better if they got rid of the little semi-circle cut out under the headlamps. It doesn't appear to have any other purpose then to look different from what I can see.

If I had to guess, I would think they're trying to mimic the BMW scalloped headlight look.

[Vintalage]

Not to mention if they didn't include the circles, it would look just like the Audi A6. It shares a strong resemblance with the Audis as it is.

[hotgt]

oh man...the front is HOT!!! the rear....ummm...eeewwww


the front is very VW Phaeton (sp) looking

[VTECSiGAH8R]

The verdict:

The interior is nice but the seats look terrible with the middle part extending out like that, looks like a cheap seat cover/placemat or something.

The front is sexy.

The sides look ugly (though it may just be the pictures).

The rear looks even uglier.

I don't like it too much.

[Vintalage]

Here is a list of some of the new Passat’s latest developments:

· All-new sixth generation Passat – completely redesigned and restyled inside and out

· Standard 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder with direct injection, 200 hp, 207 ft.-lbs. torque

· Available 3.6L V6, 280 hp, 265 ft.-lbs. torque with standard six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic (4th quarter 2006)

· 2.4” more rear legroom than previous generation (37.7” vs. 35.3”)

· 1.5” wider track front and rear (61.1” vs. 59.6”)

· 3.0” wider body width (71.7” vs. 68.7”)

· 106.7” wheelbase (106.7” vs. 106.4”)

· Overall length of 188.2” (188.2” vs. 185.2”)

· Six-speed manual transmission, optional six-speed automatic with Tiptronic on 2.0T

· A/C standard on all models

· Dual-zone automatic climate control (Climatronic) optional on 3.6L

· Standard Eight-speaker AM/FM/CD sound system that is MP3 format compatible

· Premium sound with in-dash six-disk CD changer optional on 2.0T, standard on 3.6L.

· Dynaudio sound system optional, marking a first in the U.S. car market. Coming from Denmark’s most exclusive stereo maker, the Dynaudio system is custom designed to the Passat to achieve the best audio experience possible.

· Walnut, or brushed aluminum trim optional on 3.6L

· Available 10-way power driver seat, available 12-way on 3.6L.

· Optional DVD Navigation system, audible with color screen

· Electronic parking brake standard

· Tire-pressure monitoring system standard

· Optional multi-functional steering wheel

· Standard tilt and telescoping four-spoke steering wheel

· Leatherette seat trim standard, leather optional

· Rear passenger vents for A/C and heat standard

· 60/40 split folding rear seats with folding center armrest and pass-through feature

· Front center armrest with cooling storage feature

· ABS with four-wheel front vented disks standard

· Electronic Stabilization Program with brake assist standard

· EDL, ASR

· Standard crash-active head restraints

· 4Motion available with 3.6L V6 (later in 2006 MY)

· Eight air bags standard with rear side-thorax airbags optional

· Fully independent four-link rear suspension

· Electromechanical power steering

· Park distance control optional on 3.6L

· Bi-Xenon headlights with washers optional on 3.6L

· 18” wheels optional on 3.6L (delayed introduction)

http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cf...id/2050803.005

- Germancarfans.com

[bigbenSC]

Vinyl seats hooray! I'm sure that versions priced under $30,000 will be very hard to come by and that the average selling price will be closer to $40,000. I hope VW continues to lose sales because they want to move "upmarket". It looks nice though, but for the anticipated price why wouldn't you go for an A4?

[02andahalfgt]

Originally Posted by bigbengt67

Vinyl seats hooray! I'm sure that versions priced under $30,000 will be very hard to come by and that the average selling price will be closer to $40,000. I hope VW continues to lose sales because they want to move "upmarket". It looks nice though, but for the anticipated price why wouldn't you go for an A4?

Upmarket and VW don't belong in the same sentence.

[crazypontiac03]

Big POS, We owned One. NEVER AGAIN WILL WE OWN A VW Mark my Words!

[AMRAAM4]

WTF is with VW and the damn big plastic chrome grills now??????????????

[hotgt]

I'd pimp it...provided it didn't fall apart later...

It's hot

[GregFarz78]

Originally Posted by crazypontiac03

Big POS, We owned One. NEVER AGAIN WILL WE OWN A VW Mark my Words!

no argument here I'll never own another VW either....good ideas poor execution

nice to see leatherette standard in your top of the line model

[siccavz]

The horse bucking in the background is a cool shot.

And as far as I know...The volvo c70 has optional dynaudio speakers. 8in all around. Correct me if im wrong, but that would make the passat #2. Dynaudio is just sick btw.

[stanjk3]

Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

WTF is with VW and the damn big plastic chrome grills now??????????????

Yeah really, Audis have them now too.
All the last gen VWs weren't bad, a little bland maybe. Not that I'd buy one, last thing I need is a car less reliable than a GA.

[ndprunner22]

i saw one today on the road..
not bad for a VW i wouldnt ever buy one tho..

[hotgt]

^^yea, I saw one yesterday...not bad, but it looks a little better in these pics than in person...IMO

[Vintalage]

[Vintalage]

I realized I never posted photos of the new Passat interior. I'm shocked. I think this takes the midsize sedan market to the next level. It's very nice. The quality of the interior is fantastic, the gaps are tight, and the design if amazing. It flows with the exterior. I like it.

[Mike3800]

$40,000 VW ROTFLMAO, I don't care if it cooks breakfast for you, what idiot pays that for a VW