Volkswagen has revealed the 2018 Passat GT special model, a sportier version of the sedan with a base price of $29,090.
by Staff
January 12, 2018
Photo of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat Gt courtesy of VW.
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Photo of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat Gt courtesy of VW.
Volkswagen has revealed the 2018 Passat GT special model, a sportier version of the sedan with a base price of $29,090.
The new Passat GT, which is powered by Volkswagen’s 3.6-liter VR6 engine, produces 280 hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, according to the automaker. The new Passat GT will make its official reveal Jan. 15 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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The 2018 Passat GT provides and EPA estimated fuel economy of 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, according to the automaker. Shifting is handled by a standard six-speed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronic, which features steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Its comes standard with LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, and comfort features including eight-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated side mirrors.
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