2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg
Volkswagen Passat Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 1.8L
Platinum Gray Metallic
FWD
Gasoline
179,450 Miles
Titan Black
500013AAA
1VWAT7A34GC054226
V-Tex leatherette
1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg
About This 2016 Volkswagen Passat
The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is available on eligible vehicles and applies only to 2016 and newer models with fewer than 100,000 miles. Qualifying vehicles must have a clean title and cannot be luxury or modified vehicles. This warranty covers all powertrain components, including turbos, superchargers, hybrid, and electric engines, with no dollar limitations on claims. Over $1 million in claims has already been paid under this program, demonstrating its proven value. The warranty is valid nationwide and does not require services to be performed at Strong VW for customers residing more than 50 miles from the dealership. The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty and associated VIP benefits, including Lifetime Car Washes, Paint Touch-Ups, Dent Repairs, Windshield Repairs, Loaner Cars, and access to a personal VIP concierge, are provided at no additional cost for eligible customers.
Pricing Details: The advertised sales price is contingent on dealer-arranged financing of 90% of the vehicle’s sales price through preferred lenders at a non-subsidized rate. Additional trade-in bonuses may apply. Sales price does not include sales tax, license, title, documentation fees, or dealer-installed accessories. Sales price cannot be combined with other offers. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of vehicle details, errors may occur due to information provided by multiple data sources. Customers are strongly advised to confirm all vehicle details and terms directly with the dealership. The dealer is not responsible for inaccuracies in the listed data. First come, first served. Additional terms and conditions may apply. See store for full details.
Pricing Details: The advertised sales price is contingent on dealer-arranged financing of 90% of the vehicle’s sales price through preferred lenders at a non-subsidized rate. Additional trade-in bonuses may apply. Sales price does not include sales tax, license, title, documentation fees, or dealer-installed accessories. Sales price cannot be combined with other offers. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of vehicle details, errors may occur due to information provided by multiple data sources. Customers are strongly advised to confirm all vehicle details and terms directly with the dealership. The dealer is not responsible for inaccuracies in the listed data. First come, first served. Additional terms and conditions may apply. See store for full details.
Features & Options
- Rear mounted camera
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- V-Tex leatherette front seat upholstery
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- 1.8L I-4 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- variable valve control
- intercooled turbo
- regular unleaded
- engine with 170HP
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Dual-zone front climate control
- Immobilizer III immobilizer
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- External memory control
- Electronic stability control system
- Hill start assist
- Climatronic automatic climate control
- 3 12V power outlets
- Leather steering wheel
- Automatic post-collision braking system
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
- Metallic paint
- 19 x 8-inch front and rear silver aluminum wheels
- P235/40HR19 AS BSW front and rear tires
- 6 airbags
- Driver front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
- Curtain first and second-row overhead airbags
- Passenger front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact front passenger airbag
- Airbag occupancy sensor
- Auto-locking doors
- Valet key
- Intercooled turbo
- 6-speed automatic
- Selectable mode transmission
- Leatherette rear seat upholstery
- Cabin air filter
- Rear under seat climate control ducts
- Exterior temperature display
- Transmission electronic control
- Sequential shift with steering wheel controls
- Automatic
- Reflector headlights
- Halogen headlights
- Auto on/off headlight control
- Daytime running lights
- Delay-off headlights
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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.