VW Passat Alltrack



The second generation Volkswagen Passat Alltrack is immediately recognisable as an individually designed estate and SUV crossover. It comes with anodised silver roof rails while the ground clearance has been increased by 27.5 mm. The body therefore has a total height of 1,506 mm. The new Passat Alltrack is 1,832 mm wide, with a length of 4,777 mm; the wheelbase extends over 2,789 mm.
The exterior of this charismatic model is distinguished from others in the Passat range by a bumper with a new design including a striking grille and custom fog lights. The headlights and radiator grille merge to create the appearance of a single unit. The design of the front section appears particularly striking in conjunction with new full LED headlights. Furthermore, Volkswagen has developed new and extremely effective engine underbody protection for the Passat Alltrack. The underbody protection, a standard feature, is no longer made of steel like the predecessor; rather, it is made of extremely tough plastic. This new component results in a weight saving of 16 kg.


Like the front, the rear of the Passat Alltrack also features a customised bumper in an all-terrain design. To each corner of the bumper the trapezoidal trims of the exhaust system catch the eye; these - like all other aforementioned details - are standard features on the Passat Alltrack. The new colour "Habanero Orange Metallic" is exclusive to this crossover model and matches the different body trims extremely well.

Like the exterior, the interior of the Passat Alltrack has been specifically modified to express the charismatic character of this all-terrain model. The high level of individualisation, the materials used and the extensive standard equipment create an exclusive and sporty ambience. One of the most important features setting the Passat Alltrack apart from other models in the series is the seat system with a new design with comfort seats at the front. The seats are visually distinguished by Alcantara on the inside of the seat side bolsters, the new "7 Summits" fabric on the centre panels and the "Alltrack" emblem on the backrests of the front seats. In terms of function, the front seats feature pockets on the back of the backrests and adjustable lumbar supports. The driver's seat is an "ergoComfort" version (with features including electric adjustment of the backrest inclination, longitudinally adjustable thigh support and electric adjustment of the lumbar support). A folding centre armrest with cup holders is integrated in the asymmetrically divided backrest of the rear bench seat. Options include two different leather trims ("Vienna" and "Nappa"), two child seats integrated in the rear bench (on the outer sides) and - for the front seats - electric 14-way adjustment, seat climate control and a massage function.


The Passat Alltrack is based on the Passat Variant. This means that it offers ample space on all seats and also an extremely large and versatile luggage compartment. With five passengers on board 639 litres of stowage space is available; in this case the load-floor depth is 1,172 mm. If the full load capacity is used, luggage space increases to 1,769 litres, and folding the asymmetrically split rear seat backrest enables extremely flexible use of the interior of the Passat Alltrack: items with a maximum length of 2,018 mm can be loaded in the luggage compartment (up to the backrest of the front seats).
A pioneering range of comfort and assistance systems is available for the new Passat Alltrack. These technologies include the ambient traffic monitoring system Front Assist including City Emergency Braking function with Pedestrian Detection that is a standard feature in the Passat Alltrack, Side Assist (lane change assistant), Adaptive Cruise Control ACC, the proactive PreCrash occupant protection system, Emergency Assist (stops vehicle in emergency), Traffic Jam Assist, Rear Traffic Alert (detects other vehicles crossing when reversing out of a parking space), Area View, a previously unrivalled level of personalisation and Trailer Assist (assisted manoeuvring with a trailer).

Volkswagen is offering a choice of four efficient and extremely high-torque turbo-charged direct injection engines for the second generation Passat Alltrack: one turbo petrol engine (TSI) and three turbodiesel engines (TDI). The powerful TSI delivers 162 kW / 220 PS. The range of high-torque TDI engines starts at 110 kW / 150 PS; two additional engines in the next power ratings deliver 140 kW / 190 PS and 176 kW / 240 PS. A stop/start system and energy recovery system are included in the standard specification and, needless to say, every Passat Alltrack complies with the Euro 6 emissions standard. Volkswagen offers the 150 PS TDI engine with a manual 6-speed gearbox. All of the more powerful versions come equipped with dual-clutch gearbox (DSG).


The new Passat Alltrack is equipped with 4MOTION all-wheel drive as a standard feature. It works with a fifth-generation Haldex coupling; the propulsion power distribution to all four wheels is activated even before slip occurs. This almost entirely eliminates any loss of traction. Normally, only the front wheels are driven, saving fuel. But as soon as there is a risk of losing traction, the rear axle is smoothly engaged in a fraction of a second. Along with the Haldex coupling that acts as a longitudinal lock, the electronic differential locks (EDS) integrated in the electronic stability control system (ESC) act as transverse locks for all four wheels. If a wheel starts to spin, they ensure that drive power is directed to the wheel on the opposite side within fractions of a second. In addition, the Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI with 220 PS and 2.0 TDI with 240 PS are also equipped with XDS+ on both axles. This system - available as an option on all other Passat Alltrack models - brakes the wheels on the inside of the bend during fast cornering and thus optimises steering response.