2016 Volkswagen Passat

About this Volkswagen Passat

This 2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T R-Line is listed at $10,595 with 90,750 miles on the odometer. Powertrain: 1.8L Inline-4 Gas Inline, Automatic, FWD. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 25 city / 38 highway MPG. Finished in Pure White, this Sedan is well suited to daily driving and longer trips. Available at Prestige Motors of Malden in Malden, MA. Contact the dealer directly through Carlify to schedule a test drive or request more photos. Looking at other gas options? Use the related links below to compare similar listings on Carlify.

When the current-generation Passat was first unveiled for the 2012 model year, Volkswagen purists cried foul. The Audi-lite exterior styling of the outgoing Passat was replaced by more generic sheet metal. The previously high-quality interior materials were downgraded, and similar cuts were made in the engine bay. Gone was the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and automated clutch transmission shared with the GTI. In its place was an anemic 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that made it difficult for the Passat to get out of its own way. The Passat's once-vaunted handling supremacy in the midsize class shifted in favor of a comfort-oriented setup that left the sedan clumsy in the corners.It was a sedan aimed squarely at the mainstream, with a lower price that allowed the Passat to better compete with the Camrys and Accords that dominated the segment. Sales went up and while they lagged behind the class leaders, the Passat still contributed healthily to Volkswagen's bottom line. So when it came time to refresh VW's second best-selling car in the U.S., the automaker characteristically chose to play it safe.You'd have to be an eagle-eyed Volkswagen aficionado to notice the differences between the 2015 and 2016 models in terms of body styling. Exterior changes are mostly limited to a domed hood, revised headlights, LED taillights and chrome window trim. The upgrades are more apparent from behind the wheel. The top trim level now gets full leather seating rather than a leather/simulated suede combo. Several design elements are borrowed from the 2015 Golf, including a revised steering wheel and instrument cluster.

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