2019 Volkswagen Passat Variant 3.2 V6 FSI 4MOTION
In 2006 the new Passat will be available in three different engine versions with the latest 4MOTION system. The top model of the Passat range, the 184 kW / 250 PS Passat 3.2 V6 FSI 4MOTION, has the most effective form of power distribution as standard. The 4MOTION drivetrain is available as an option with the Passat 2.0 FSI (110 kW / 150 PS) and the Passat 2.0 TDI (103 kW / 140 PS). The permanent four-wheel drive system is available for the Passat saloon and estate in combination with all equipment lines (3.2 V6 FSI 4MOTION: starting with the Comfortline). Permanent four-wheel drive also enhances the handling of the Golf, Sharan, Multivan, Phaeton, and Touareg. Volkswagen has been building Passat's with four-wheel alongside front-wheel drive for over two decades; the first model, the Passat estate GT syncro, was launched in 1984. To date over 256,000 Passat drivers worldwide have opted for four-wheel drive.
The Passat comes equipped for the first time with a 4MOTION system featuring Haldex coupling. The coupling, which is fitted directly in the rear axle, is considerably more compact and the system works quickly, sensitively, and quietly. Four-wheel drive also delivers major advantages for towing trailers. The Passat 3.2 V6 FSI 4MOTION, for example, pulls a hefty maximum trailer weight of 2 200 kg on uphill grades of up to 12 percent. Its gross weight rating for the rear axle is 1 220 kg. The central element of the 4MOTION system is a multi-plate wet coupling (in an oil bath). It is called the Haldex coupling as it was developed together with Swedish systems partner Haldex who have worked with Volkswagen for many years. The Haldex coupling has the major advantage of being electronically controlled and having a very fast response. As soon as differences in the speeds of rotation between the front and rear axles occur two annular piston pumps are activated which build up pressure in the multi-plate coupling (Haldex system) thus "coupling" the two axles to each other. The transmitted torque can be varied by adjusting the pressure on the coupling plates, thus controlling the flow of power between the front and rear axles. The coupling provides an infinitely variable torque transfer between the front and rear axles. In extreme cases up to 100 percent of the available torque can be transmitted to the rear axle. The coupling responds to "commands" from the 4MOTION electronic control unit extremely quickly. As soon as the Haldex coupling registers front axle slip, the required torque is transmitted to the rear axle. The compact coupling can transmit a torque of 3 200 newton metres to the rear axle.
However, brand snobbery only gets you so far & one can argue that Tiguan lacks build quality & reliability of few contemporaries. DSG'' Quick-thinking dual-clutch auto gear box is known to have some problems, with few vehicles needing new transmissions. For being fair, it looks like Volkswagen has done right thing here but any DSG which clunks or shudders in to gear or just can't make its mind about which gear to get can be trouble. Turbo engine of diesel is really robust but requires that the cam belt is replaced for every 100,000 kms. As hard-working diesel, you need to give it regular maintenance, and hence service record is really essential part in any of the used Tiguan, says used car reviews. For the petrol engines, excellent ''twincharged'' 125kW 1.4-litres engine for Golf GT was not available in Tiguan. Instead, choice was amongst 2 x 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged units - 1 with power of 125kW or 147kW model borrowed from Golf GTI.
All of these engines delivered well and hence up-to-date & stamped service hand book is needed. Maybe biggest issues of quality that faces Volkswagens in past couple of years are having niggles with the electrics & trim. Ill-fitting carpets & water leaks in 2008, when Tiguan first came out but there wasn't any guarantee that the bits & pieces would not stop working for moments of inconvenience. You should check each of the power window for making sure that the sun roof works & isn't leaking. The water stains on headlining are signs that the water is getting inside & blocked channels drain of are likely culprit. Used car reviews say that you should check all the buttons & dials to see if the work, especially satnav & Bluetooth. They should be checked through phone connections. The biggest problem for the would-be customers is load space Tiguan's which is really less.
