Over the past four decades, Volkswagen have produced over 15 million vehicles under the Passat moniker. With it's favorable qualities, these cars have achieved success and are sold on every continent in the world. Now Volkswagen has expanded it's line of models with this special new car: Volkswagen Passat Alltrek.
This new version comes in a wagon configuration that will combine elements of the conventional Passat estate, vans brand Volkswagen, as well as the Tiguan model. This car is ideal for drivers who want to use their car as a towing vehicle or off-road vehicle and want a versatile, sporty and very roomy passenger car that is healthy and of high quality.
Volkswagen developed the VW Passat Alltrack with this clientele in mind. The Passat Alltrack is made with a high angle transmission and has high ground clearance for off-road driving. It is an excellent SUV alternative for driving on unpaved roads.
The car will be available with the choice of one of two petrol engines, 160 horsepower or 210 horsepower. Both engines will be turbocharged with direct fuel injection (TSI). For fans of diesel engines, the car will also be made available with turbo diesel engines (TDI), which will also be direct injection. Diesel engines provide the option of a 140 horsepower or a 170 horsepower engine.
The two most powerful versions of the Alltrack, the TDI with 170 horsepower and the TSI with 210 horsepower, will have standard all-wheel drive 4MOTION and dual clutch transmission (DSG). The VX Passat Alltrack TDI with 140 horsepower will offer all-wheel drive as an optional extra.
The efficient engines of the VX Passat Alltrack work intelligently with the 4MOTION system. The TDI 140 horsepower features low fuel consumption, burning 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers, while the 170 horsepower version consumes 5.8 liters per 100 kilometers. The Volkswagen Passat Alltrack debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011. The new Alltrack is set to launch in 2012.