2016 VW Passat (Abu Dhabi)
Ali & Sons Co. LLC, the
official distributor of Volkswagen in
Abu Dhabi, today announced the arrival of the new 2016 Passat in its showrooms across
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Mussafah. The best-selling family sedan features a striking
new design and is fully loaded with innovative technology features to offer
enhanced value to customers.
Available at Volkswagen Ali
& Sons Co. showrooms in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Mussafah from AED 87,800,
the Passat is offered in four configurations - S, SE, SEL and Sport – featuring
a dynamic new style including a new hood, front fenders, grille, front and rear
bumpers, trunk lid and LED headlights and taillights.
The redesigned exterior
offers slimmer headlights, a more substantial four-bar grille, and a muscular,
domed hood, with all features blending harmoniously to give the Passat a wider,
more planted stance at the front end. Additionally, a new chrome strip on the
trunk ensures the rear lights appear lower, enhancing the grounded appearance,
while chrome on the window surrounds, bumpers, and door trim complements the
more premium nature of the design upgrade.
The entry level model,
Passat S, features 16” Steel wheels with wheel covers, cruise control, air
conditioning system and multifunction steering wheel. The newly introduced
model features the Radio “Composition Media”, including CD-player, SD-Card
reader, AUX-IN, USB interface as well as the latest Mirrorlink technology.
Other new features include mobile phone preparation (Bluetooth) including voice
control and park distance control, front and rear.
In addition to the features
of the Passat S, the SE model includes 17” “Carolina” alloy wheels, front fog
lamps with static cornering lights, leather wrapped multifunction steering
wheel, auto dimming rear view mirror and rear view camera.
The Passat SEL model’s
distinguishing features include 17” “Knoxville” alloy wheels, two-zone
climatronic air conditioning and Fender sound system with subwoofer. The new
dramatic LED headlights and taillights provide better lighting performance with
reduced energy consumption.
The top-line model Passat
Sport, in addition to the features of the S, SE and SEL, boasts of 18“
“Chattanooga” alloy wheels, leather sport seats, navigation system “Discover
Media“ including CD-player, SD-Card reader, AUX-IN, 2x USB interface and
easy-open keyless access that opens the trunk via moving a foot near the rear
of the vehicle.
The model also allows electric seat adjustment 8-way for the
driver and 6-way for passenger.