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The previous generation Jetta gave VW an unexpected with younger car buyers, but it is the Passat that was introduced in 1996 that made it a credible competitor in the mid-size market. Based on a stretched Audi A4 platform, the Passat offered powertrains that encompassed a turbocharged inline four, a V6, and -- for a short time -- VW's W8. The powertrains start with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four as the base engine, and a 3.6-liter narrow-angle V6 as the optional choice. All Passats come with standard Electronic Stability Control, traction control, Electronic Differential Locking and TRW's EBC 440 ABS with brake assist and disc-wiping. The body shell is 24 lbs lighter, despite an increase in size.
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Looking @ the 2006 Vw Passat
The previous generation Jetta gave VW an unexpected with younger car buyers, but it is the Passat that was introduced in 1996 that made it a credible competitor in the mid-size market. Based on a stretched Audi A4 platform, the ...
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