VW Passat GT Concept
This Germany’s answer to the
Toyota Camry in North America, received a sporty-ish conceptual makeover in
the form of the Passat GT.
Volkswagen will reveal the heated up Passat GT that
it says, previews a “potential addition” to its range in the USA and Canada, at
this week’s LA Auto Show.
The GT keeps the
same 280-horsepower 3.6-liter VR6 V6 tied to a six-speed DSG dual-clutch
automatic transmission, controlled via steering wheel shift paddles, found in
the upper-end Passat range.
What it does add is a dual trapezoidal exhaust and a
sport muffler, 19-inch Tornado wheels that cover red-painted brake calipers,
plus a 0.6-inch reduction in ride height.
It also gets a handful of design changes over the
standard Passat. These include the GTI-esque black honeycomb grille insert with
red accent, unique bumper trims, black window surrounds and roof, trunk
spoiler, LED headlights and smoked taillights.
Given how it looks production-ready, we wouldn’t be
surprised if the Passat GT hits VW showrooms as a new trim level in the next
few months.
