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2007 volkswagen passat review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Sophisticated style, european flavor. introductionthe volkswagen passat is a mid-size sedan similar in size to the toyota camry and honda accord. It was completely redesigned for '06, and is unchanged for model year 2007, though wagon versions have been added to the model lineup. the 2006-07 passat is longer and wider, larger and more mature than previous-generation models. It boasts generous standard content and a beguiling mix of high-tech and haute couture. And while the previous model was among the safest cars in america, the structure of the new passat is substantially improved. its steering is precise, with effort that automatically adjusts to the situation. This time volkswagen rolled out the new sedan first, during 2005 as an '06 model. The wagon followed in early calendar-year '06. Wagons and v6s come with the automatic only. The v6 models are available with vw's 4motion all-wheel drive. the base passat sedan is available with a manual transmission 22,960) or an automatic 24,035), while the wagon comes standard with the automatic 25,235). All come with a nice level of trim. The climate control system includes air conditioning and a pollen filter. The leatherette-upholstered front bucket seats adjust manually eight ways, with additional adjustment for the head restraints and lumbar support. Increasing interior utility are 60/40 split/folding rear seats, in the sedan as well as the wagon. Also standard are power windows; an electronic parking brake; central locking; heated outside mirrors; an eight-speaker stereo with in-dash cd player, mp3 capability, and an auxiliary input jack; three auxiliary power outlets; and 215/55hr16 all-season radials on 6-1/2 x 16-inch steel wheels. the 2. 0t comes with the same 2. 0-liter turbocharged engine as the base model. The 2. 0t sedan is avaialble with the six-speed manual gearbox 23,960), the six-speed automatic 25,035), and the wagon comes with the automatic 26,235). The all-wheel-drive 3. 6l 4motion sedan 31,910) and 4motion wagon 33,110) are identically equipped. options for the 2. 0t include option package 1 1,750) with a power sunroof, six-disc in-dash cd changer, sirius satellite radio (including activation and three months service), heated front seats, and heated washer nozzles. Package 2 luxury 4,400) for 2. 0t includes package 1, plus leather seats with 12-way power up front; 3-way memory for front seats and mirrors; leather shift-knob and multi-function steering wheel; dual-zone automatic climate control; fog lights; automatic headlights; environmental lighting on exterior mirrors; rain-sensing wipers; homelink; switchable auto-dimming interior rearview mirror; and interior wood and aluminum trim. Package 2 sport 5,450) for 2. 0t includes all of the above, plus a sport-tuned suspension and 235/40r18 all-season tires on samarkand alloy wheels. Brushed aluminum interior trim replaces wood and aluminum. similar luxury 3,250) and sport 4,030) packages for 3. 6l include essentially the same equipment, plus high-grade amenities such as park distance control, a cargo net, and sunshades for the rear (sedan only) and rear-side windows. Additionally, the luxury package for the v6 upgrades to 235/45r17 all-season tires on le mans alloy wheels. stand-alone options for 2. 0t and 3. 6l include 17-inch 400) and 18-inch alloy wheels; bi-xenon headlights with adaptive steering 950); dynaudio premium sound 1000); dvd navigation with glovebox cd changer 1800); adaptive cruise control 975); heated front seats 225). Rear-seat si. walkaroundcompletely new last year, the 2007 volkswagen passat has a presence common to well-crafted cars. It is a stunning example of volkswagen's goal of melding the aesthetic and the technical. It has a dynamic stance and just enough extraneous shapes and creases to make the car interesting from various angles. The wheels and tires, especially the optional 18-inch wheels, fit well within the wheelwells and underscore the passat's look of a well-grounded automobile. Chrome is also used in a trim strip to tie together the front and rear fender arches and the sharply cut tail, which is defined by round, horizontal taillamp clusters that echo the shape of the front lights. interiorthe volkswagen passat benefited from an all-new, roomier cabin for 2006, which changes little if at all for 2007. We found a six-foot passenger could sit comfortably by a six-and-half-foot passenger. the available wood trim and leather upholstery make the car feel like a junior vw phaeton, minus tens of thousands of dollars on the bottom line. the dashboard design is broken into upper and lower layers, avoiding the monolithic, crowded look of many contemporary control centers. The upper panel, housing the air outlets and deep cowl shading the gauges, is darker in contrast to the lighter lower panel that handles various accessory functions, including the button for the new electronic parking brake, rotary controls for the headlamps and, to the right of the steering wheel, the engine start/stop slot. the center console flows rearward from the dash, the navigation screen, climate controls and shift lever nestled within a handsome expanse of wood. Flanking the shifter are buttons for esp deactivation, an auto hold function to keep the car from rolling backward on hills, and optional park distance control. The chrome surround for the shifter looks nice but reflects the sunlight at some angles, causing glare. Two large cupholders fit between the seats just forward of the folding armrest. The furry material around the cupholders looks like it could be a haven for crumbs, not good for people who eat in their car. Storage is available in a number of storage bins, including a sunglasses holder. the passat's interior ambience is best defined as understated luxury. Despite the cockpit's many creature comforts and electronic controls, there's a simplicity about the design and functionality that helps drivers fulfill their assigned task without confusion or calamity. Optional sunshades for the side windows and backlight help keep light and heat levels down by day. Ambient lighting helps with interior illumination at night. An umbrella holder in the driver's door, complete with a drainage system so a wet umbrella can be stowed without harm, makes us feel like we're in a rolls-royce. instead of fitting a key into a column-mounted ignition switch, the entire fob is pushed into a dash-mounted slot. To stop the car and eject the fob, simply push it again. What might seem a gimmick is in reality a boon to safety and reliability: a dangling keychain can prematurely wear. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ CD Changer✔ CD Player✔ Leather Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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