2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack forward

A fresh generation of the all-wheel drive Passat Alltrack is going to celebrate its world premiere Geneva Motor Show in the 2015. This Volkswagen is a genuine all round vehicle: it could be used to drive through white passes along a shore having a boat, to alpine ski pistes or into a building site to get a meeting with the architect. The horizons of individuals that are active expand. A touring car, company vehicle, family allrounder and huge SUV. A "can do" auto. The offroad driving changes - which include underbody protection, first-class deviation, strategy and breakover angles, side sill extensions which are additionally fitted with wheel arch mouldings that are solid and underbody protection - also provide the vehicle its own distinctive fashion and make the body demanding. In once, state of the art technology helps to ensure the robust look lives up to its guarantee: the Passat Alltrack additionally takes rough terrain in its step effortlessly and reliably thanks to ground clearance raised by 27.5 millimeter, a unique off road driving programme with altered support systems, a modified chassis and 4MOTION all-wheel drive.

Engines that are new

Volkswagen provides a range of five new direct-injection engines turbo petrol engines (TSI) and three turbodiesel engines (TDI). High-torque TDI engines' number additionally begins at 110 kW / 150 PS; two added engines produce 140 kW 176 kW and / 190 PS / PS 240. Stop/ battery and beginning regeneration systems are within the typical specification. Volkswagen offers the TDI and 150 PS TSI engines using a manual 6-speed gearbox. The more powerful versions all come designed with dual-clutch gearbox.

All-wheel drive

It's according to a fifth generation Haldex coupling and becomes active before skid occurs to remove virtually all loss of grip. In regular driving, just the front wheels are driven, conserving fuel. However, just as is a danger of losing grip, the rear axle is easily engaged in a portion of a second. If your wheel begins to whirl, soon as ensure that drive power is directed within fractions of a second to the wheel on the other side. This system - accessible as a choice on all other Passat Alltrack versions - brakes the wheels on the interior of the curve during quick cornering and therefore optimises the direction result.

2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack back

Offroad mode

All Passat Alltrack derivatives offer various modes that are driving . Along with the "Eco", "Standard", "Sport" and "Individual" driving modes, as seen in other variants of the Passat (in conjunction with adaptive chassis control DCC), the added "Offroad" style is a USP inside the Alltrack version range. Pressing a button accommodates support systems and all important driving to off road use. Additionally, Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Help keep the car from rolling back on unwanted acceleration and uphill slopes on downhill stretches. The accelerator could be used more sensitively. In once, gear shift points are automatic upshifting is suppressed in manual mode and higher.

Towing capability of 2,200 kg

The Passat Alltrack offers substantially improved security and dynamics using its coalition of 4MOTION, XDS and EDS.

Outdoor attributes

The Passat Alltrack is a separate version inside the version show. What this means is that tons of attributes have been designed especially for the allrounder which are only available with this version.

Interior characteristics

Just like the outside, the Passat Alltrack's inside is specially altered to state the separate nature of the version. These characteristic Alcantara to the outer segments as well as the brand new material decor "7 Peaks" to the center panels. Various leather alternatives, electrical 14- seat climate control way adjustment as well as a massage function can be found as alternatives. The pedals that are strong come in aluminium appearance. Additionally, the Active Info Display continues to be individualised for the Passat Alltrack. The flat ventilation strip is updated with custom trim in a "Tracks" layout.

2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack interior