2009 Volkswagen Passat Media Information

2009 PASSAT: VOLKSWAGEN’S TASTEFULLY STYLISH MIDSIZE SEDAN OR WAGON IS MORE ACCESSABLE THAN EVER HERNDON, Va. — Those striving for a genuinely European-designed, engineered, tuned and built midsize family sedan or wagon need look no further than the 2009 Volkswagen Passat. Offering a finely honed balance of comfort, functionality, and Autobahn-honed vehicle dynamics, the Passat — now in its sixth generation — stands out from the evergrowing and crowded midsize car U.S. marketplace. Inside and out, the sedan and wagon are recognized as being as sophisticated and highly crafted. For 2009, both the sedan and wagon are offered in one trim level — Komfort — and start at $28,300 and $29,690 respectively. Highlights 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine Standard equipped ESP Brake dry IIHS Top Safety Pick Both the sedan and wagon are exceedingly well equipped and offer a full serving of standard equipment. LED taillamps; chrome exterior accents; a power-glass sunroof; 17-inch alloy “Monte Carlo” wheels; heated washer nozzles; and selection from palette of rich metallic paint exterior finishes are included in the base price. New color offerings on the sedan include White Gold and Island Gray. The list of standard features and amenities continues on the inside and includes VTex leatherette