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Nigeria’s market leader, Stallion, has introduced the latest
Volkswagen (VW) Passat which falls in the 8th Generation of the model
known for its boldness and the German dexterity.
The unveiling of the much anticipated revolutionary tech-savvy 8th Generation 2016 Volkswagen Passat recently at the Victoria Island showroom indicated that the mid-to-upscale Wolfsburg family sedan is a deservingly makeover of its Chattanooga-built predecessor that made a debut in 2012.
Positioned between Golf (Jetta) and Phaeton in the current Volkswagen line-up, the new Passat is significantly fitted with a swank exterior and more aggressive features with exceptionally refined interior appointments, and ready to take on the likes of Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Ford Fusion, and even the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes Benz C-Class.
The Stallion Motors Volkswagen Centre head of Sales & Marketing, Mr Manish Daryanani, remarked that the quality of the VW Passat’s interior materials is among the best in the class.
Indeed, the new Passat’s overall cabin design is decidedly upscale while the layout of gauges and controls is refreshingly simple. The front seats of the car are nicely bolstered with a 12-way power-adjustable front seat, with active climate, and are wide enough to not incarcerate the passengers. In the back, the Passat’s full-size sedan dimensions would give even 6-footers ample room to stretch out their legs just as the car’s trunk is large enough to accommodate 15.9 cubic feet of cargo, and you can haul bulkier items when the 60/40 rear seatbacks are folded down.
“The premium Fender Audio System will please even hard-core audiophiles, and the new infotainment system is faster to respond to inputs and easier to use than the old unit. Smartphone and media players can now connect to the system via a USB port rather than the previous MDI plug,” Daryanani said.
Powered by a 1.8-litre engine, the Passat also has a host of other features and safety attributes for the 2016 model year. They include an easy-open keyless access to the trunk that only requires a moving foot near the back of the vehicle to open and a Post-collision Braking System which is now standard on all models across line-up. This new system will apply the brakes after a primary collision is detected by airbag sensors which help to reduce residual kinetic energy and the possibility of additional damage. In what could perhaps be an industry first, the new Passat’s exterior is characterised by sleek horizontal lines with uniquely shaped headlight units and LED headlamps that look strikingly different. This is in addition to short overhangs, long wheelbase, striking bonnet and shoulder lines with excellently shaped radiator grille and front bumper.
The LED headlights, for instance, have a far more prominent eye-catching chrome strips and unmistakably daytime driving light that carries over into the grille, and at the rear, the stylish taillights, also lit by LED, change the graphics from horizontal to vertical when the brakes are applied. On the outside, Volkswagen has changed the body panel from the A-pillar forward, even though it isn’t quite noticeable. Just about every exterior detail, including the trunk and the taillights, has received razor-edge treatment, with the headlights becoming extensions of the sleeker grille. The interior has similarly gone decidedly upscale with improved materials that include real stitching everywhere, including the armrests, while every button and knob moves with precision to provide perfect tactile feedback.
Others features include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitor with rear traffic alert, lane departure warning, aerial view overhead camera and parking steering assist..
The unveiling of the much anticipated revolutionary tech-savvy 8th Generation 2016 Volkswagen Passat recently at the Victoria Island showroom indicated that the mid-to-upscale Wolfsburg family sedan is a deservingly makeover of its Chattanooga-built predecessor that made a debut in 2012.
Positioned between Golf (Jetta) and Phaeton in the current Volkswagen line-up, the new Passat is significantly fitted with a swank exterior and more aggressive features with exceptionally refined interior appointments, and ready to take on the likes of Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Ford Fusion, and even the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes Benz C-Class.
The Stallion Motors Volkswagen Centre head of Sales & Marketing, Mr Manish Daryanani, remarked that the quality of the VW Passat’s interior materials is among the best in the class.
Indeed, the new Passat’s overall cabin design is decidedly upscale while the layout of gauges and controls is refreshingly simple. The front seats of the car are nicely bolstered with a 12-way power-adjustable front seat, with active climate, and are wide enough to not incarcerate the passengers. In the back, the Passat’s full-size sedan dimensions would give even 6-footers ample room to stretch out their legs just as the car’s trunk is large enough to accommodate 15.9 cubic feet of cargo, and you can haul bulkier items when the 60/40 rear seatbacks are folded down.
“The premium Fender Audio System will please even hard-core audiophiles, and the new infotainment system is faster to respond to inputs and easier to use than the old unit. Smartphone and media players can now connect to the system via a USB port rather than the previous MDI plug,” Daryanani said.
Powered by a 1.8-litre engine, the Passat also has a host of other features and safety attributes for the 2016 model year. They include an easy-open keyless access to the trunk that only requires a moving foot near the back of the vehicle to open and a Post-collision Braking System which is now standard on all models across line-up. This new system will apply the brakes after a primary collision is detected by airbag sensors which help to reduce residual kinetic energy and the possibility of additional damage. In what could perhaps be an industry first, the new Passat’s exterior is characterised by sleek horizontal lines with uniquely shaped headlight units and LED headlamps that look strikingly different. This is in addition to short overhangs, long wheelbase, striking bonnet and shoulder lines with excellently shaped radiator grille and front bumper.
The LED headlights, for instance, have a far more prominent eye-catching chrome strips and unmistakably daytime driving light that carries over into the grille, and at the rear, the stylish taillights, also lit by LED, change the graphics from horizontal to vertical when the brakes are applied. On the outside, Volkswagen has changed the body panel from the A-pillar forward, even though it isn’t quite noticeable. Just about every exterior detail, including the trunk and the taillights, has received razor-edge treatment, with the headlights becoming extensions of the sleeker grille. The interior has similarly gone decidedly upscale with improved materials that include real stitching everywhere, including the armrests, while every button and knob moves with precision to provide perfect tactile feedback.
Others features include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitor with rear traffic alert, lane departure warning, aerial view overhead camera and parking steering assist..
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