We see your sedan. And raise you a Volkswagen.
German car companies spare no expense in designing their cars. And they expect you to spare no expense when buying them. Well, most of them do. Volkswagen, on the other hand, lets you do something wonderfully exhilarating: have your German engineering and afford it too. Introducing the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With a design that’s sleeker and roomier than ever before, and your choice of three sporty engines—including the TDI® Clean Diesel with an industry-leading range of up to 795 miles and 43 highway mpg1—the Passat is everything you’ve been looking for in a midsize sedan, with one significant difference. Everyone will covet your purchase.
- 22 city/32 highway mpg2
- TDI Clean Diesel model with up to 43 highway mpg1
- Most premium features standard in its class3
- 170-hp in-line 5-cylinder engine
- 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick4
- 3 years/36,000 miles of no-charge scheduled Carefree Maintenance®5
1Range based on 43 highway mpg EPA estimate and an 18.5-gallon fuel tank. Your mileage will vary. 22012 Passat 2.5L manual transmission EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary. 3Based on manufacturers’ published data comparing non-premium midsize sedans. 4“Top Safety Pick” based on 31 mph side-impact crash test, 40 mph frontal-offset crash test, 20 mph rear-impact test, roof strength test, and the availability of ESC. Test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For details, visit www.iihs.org. 5The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. See dealer or vehicle maintenance program booklet for details.
