Benjamin Hudson works as a supervisor at one of the top engineering firms in the business district of Louisiana. He is also a freelance journalist and has passion for anything automotive.
In the news: Volkswagen of America, Inc., a subsidiary of Wolfsburg-based Volkswagen and distributor of VW vehicles and auto parts like VW Diesel parts in the US---has recently announced that the Wolfsburg Edition Volkswagen Passat is already available at various Volkswagen dealerships. Volkswagen will produce only 6,000 of the special edition Passat models so those who are interested are advised to visit dealerships near them the sooner the better.
It should be noted that throughout the history of Volkswagen it has offered all sorts of special edition models for variety of reasons like for instance to commemorate our country’s 200th birthday, Volkswagen has produced the Bicentennial VW Beetle. There are also times when Volkswagen creates vehicles just to accentuate a specific model’s image such as the Fahrenheit GTI. Another occasion wherein Volkswagen offers special edition models is when they want to deliver an even greater valued vehicle to their customers just like the special edition Passat that it is are currently offering.
With the Wolfsburg Edition VW Passat, the automaker has been able to continue its long tradition of offering value priced special editions to its customers. The Passat Special Edition is equipped with a 2.0 L, 200 horsepower turbocharged engine with a standard six-speed automatic Tiptronic® transmission. In addition, each of the special edition Passat sedans includes the unique ‘Wolfsburg Edition’ badging that is found on both the driver and passenger front quarter panels.
The special edition Passat also features 17-inch alloy wheels, a four-spoke leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel , 12-way full power adjustable driver seat, leather wrapped gearshift knob and boot, six-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability, heated front seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, power sunroof, Sirius™ satellite radio, and fog lights.
And just like the rest of the VW Passat model range, the Wolfsburg Edition also sport great number of safety features which includes six airbags-all standard, additional safety two rear side airbags offered as an option, four-wheel ABS anti-lock braking system with four-wheel disc brakes and Brake assist, Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) and an electro-mechanical (electrically assisted) power steering system. The special edition VW Passat offers greater value at $26,990 as compared to similarly equipped non Wolfsburg Edition Passat.
The Wolfsburg Edition Volkswagen Passat, like all other new Volkswagens is offered with a 24-hour Roadside Assistance that include four years of unlimited mileage and other coverage such as 5-yaer/60,000 mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, 4-year/50,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty with wear and tear items and adjustments excluded after the initial 12 months/12,000 miles and a 12-year unlimited distance Limited Warranty against corrosion perforation.
Additional information:
The Tiptronic® is a registered trademark of Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG while the Sirius™ is a registered trademark of Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc.
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