2016 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Volkswagen Passat Details
Manual
V6, 3.6L
Platinum Gray Metallic
FWD
Gasoline
203,643 Miles
Cornsilk Beige
BT5465
1VWCM7A30GC008592
Leather
3.6L V6 SEL Premium
About This 2016 Volkswagen Passat
The installed navigation system will keep you on the right path. The vehicle's Lane Departure Warning helps keep you in your lane. The satellite radio system in this 2016 Volkswagen Passat gives you access to hundreds of nation-wide radio stations with a clear digital signal. The vehicle enhances safety with a blind spot monitor, alerting drivers to potential dangers in adjacent lanes. The state of the art park assist system will guide you easily into any spot. Enjoy your music even more with the premium sound system in this model. See what's behind you with the back up camera on it. This mid-size car features steering wheel audio controls. The leather seats in this 2016 Volkswagen Passat are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. The vehicle has automated speed control that adjusts to maintain a safe following distance, enhancing highway driving convenience. This vehicle's Rain Sensing Wipers respond to rain automatically for clear visibility.
Features & Options
- Front Wheel Drive
- Power Steering
- ABS
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Brake Assist
- Aluminum Wheels
- Tires - Front Performance
- Tires - Rear Performance
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Sun/Moonroof
- Generic Sun/Moonroof
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Mirror(s)
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Power Folding Mirrors
- Rear Defrost
- Intermittent Wipers
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Power Door Locks
- Fog Lamps
- Daytime Running Lights
- Automatic Headlights
- Headlights-Auto-Leveling
- LED Headlights
- AM/FM Stereo
- CD Player
- Navigation System
- Premium Sound System
- Satellite Radio
- MP3 Capability
- Bluetooth Connection
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- HD Radio
- Requires Subscription
- MP3 Capability
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Passenger Seat
- Bucket Seats
- Heated Front Seat(s)
- Driver Adjustable Lumbar
- Seat Memory
- Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Heated Rear Seat(s)
- Rear Bench Seat
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Trip Computer
- Power Windows
- Telematics
- Requires Subscription
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Keyless Start
- Hands-Free Liftgate
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Climate Control
- Multi-Zone A/C
- A/C
- Woodgrain Interior Trim
- Leather Seats
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Smart Device Integration
- Mirror Memory
- Remote Engine Start
- Keyless Start
- Power Windows
- Power Door Locks
- Trip Computer
- Mirror Memory
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Immobilizer
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- Traction Control
- Front Side Air Bag
- Telematics
- Requires Subscription
- Front Collision Mitigation
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Collision Mitigation
- Rear Parking Aid
- Automatic Parking
- Lane Departure Warning
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Child Safety Locks
- Back-Up Camera
- App-Connect (w/Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto & MirrorLink) smart device mirroring
- Front Assist w/Autonomous Emergency Braking forward collision mitigation
- Rear mounted camera
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert collision mitigation
- Adaptive cruise control
- Brake assist system
- VW Car-Net selective service internet access
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Integrated navigation system with voice activation
- Keyfob remote engine start
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Heated rear seats
- Leather front seat upholstery
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Lane departure warning
- First-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with express open/close activation sunshade
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- 3.6L V-6 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- variable valve control
- premium unleaded
- engine with 280HP
- KESSY with hands-free access and push button start
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Park Distance Control w/Park Assist automatic vehicle parking
- Proximity cargo area access release
- Blind Spot Alert
- Dual-zone front climate control
- Immobilizer III immobilizer
- Vehicle tracker
- Fender speakers
- SiriusXM Traffic real-time traffic
- VW Car-Net vehicle integrated emergency SOS system
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- External memory control
- Chrome rear bumper insert
- Electronic stability control system
- Hill start assist
- Leather rear seat upholstery
- Climatronic automatic climate control
- Park Distance Control w/Park Assist front and rear parking sensors
- LED daytime running lights
- Auto-leveling headlights
- Front cornering lights
- LED brake lights
- 3 12V power outlets
- Rain detecting wipers
- Front fog lights
- Leather steering wheel
- Automatic post-collision braking system
- DVD-audio playback capability
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
- Power passenger door mirror with tilt down in reverse
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Review
VW’s Passat is the recipient of a refresh for 2016 with an updated design, available LED lighting and new electronics.To say things are a little topsy-turvy at Volkswagen right now would be a gross understatement. But despite the continued moratorium on their diesel vehicle sales, VW still has cars to sell and updates to discuss. Case in point, their flagship car, the 2016 Passat; a midsize sedan with large car expansiveness. Tennessee built and designed for American tastes, the Passat has been given a new front and rear design, an updated instrument panel and center stack and new driver assistance features. Pricing starts at $23,260 – considerably less than the 2015 base model. There’s a revised trim structure centering around the 2 available powertrains; a 1.8-liter turbo-4 like I have here or VW’s narrow angle V6 which is now capable of running on regular unleaded. This model uses a 6-speed automatic transmission and generates 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. There’s a big fuel economy difference between the 2 motors, with this one rated at 25mpg city/38mpg highway, an improvement of 1mpg in combined driving over last year’s model, achieved via improved aerodynamics and advancements with the AC compressor and alternator. The 5-speed manual is no more.
The standard infotainment system now includes compatible smartphone integration for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink.
So those are welcome additions, for sure but in-car technology is moving so quickly that it doesn’t much for a unit like this to look small and outdated. It’s not a bad system with items like navigation, SirusXM Travel Link and the teenage-inspired Family Guardian capabilities and I like that I can plug in and completely stow my phone covered in this cubby. Move your eyes over to the driver information display, however and the pixelated, colorless graphics are like a portal to the 1980s. As usual, VW nails the seating position with their hallmark excellent forward visibility and the firm, sport seats are powered and have memory settings on the driver’s side. The Fender Premium Audio System is a sweet upgrade and I like the combination of dark wood and textured aluminum trim, the frameless rear view mirror and the new steering wheel. It’s all very Volkswagen – conservatively German without excess. On the safety front, there’s adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking – all using the same radar to help step in when the driver doesn’t. There’s also a blind spot monitor and rear traffic alert.
The Passat’s rear seat spaciousness has always been one of its biggest advantages and this SEL trim also comes with heated rear seats and a USB port.
There’s big legroom back here and a sizeable trunk which can now be accessed with foot activated motion. Combined with the Passat’s 536 mile driving range, this is an excellent long-trip car.
Behind the wheel, the 4-cylinder never left me asking for more and it feels refined enough to be in a car of this ilk. Plus it’s quiet inside and the ride is pure VW – the very definition of Euro-tuned with feel and feedback but without the harshness. My only drivability complaint comes in some light, less than perfectly connected steering - something I’ve come to expect from a VW.
But long before there was an emissions scandal, VW already had a nagging problem; styling or the lack thereof. And though it says 2016 on the sticker, the Passat neither looks new nor feels particularly fresh. MSRP as-tested of this near top-trim SEL with the new Lighting Package is $32,410. Lacking sizzle, the Passat is emblematic of VW’s lineup as a whole – competent but not exciting.