Power And Associates 2019 Automotive Performance
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announces that the Passat has been awarded the most appealing midsize car in a tie in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study. Volkswagen also received high marks for the GTI (second in the Compact Sporty Car class); Tiguan (second in Compact Crossover SUV); Touareg (second in Midsize Premium Crossover SUV); and Golf (second in Compact Car). The Beetle and the Jetta placed fourth and tied for fifth respectively in the Compact Car class, giving VW three cars in the top five in this highly competitive segment. Year-on-year, Volkswagen improved its mean index score by 14 points, continuing to outpace the non-premium average, and rose one place to 13th place overall in the Study. Volkswagen customers cited fuel economy, reliability, and quality of workmanship as key strengths for the brand鈥檚 vehicles. Other top purchase drivers included interior comfort, exterior styling, performance, safety, and advanced technology.
This 2003 Volkswagen GTI 20th Anniversary Edition is number 2,706 of 4,000 produced for the US market. It is painted in Black Magic Pearl over a black cloth interior and is powered by a turbocharged 1.8-liter inline-four paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The seller acquired the car a year ago and has added 16k of the 89k miles shown on the odometer. Modifications include BBS RC wheels with recently installed Firestone tires, H&R coil-overs with front and rear sway bars, Black Forest Industries shift knob and dogbone mount, AEM air intake, Audi red top coils, and glass headlight lenses. This Mk IV GTI is now offered with a Carfax report, service records, and a clean California title in the seller鈥檚 name. This model marked the 20th anniversary of the GTI鈥檚 1983 introduction to the North American market. Nearly half of the special-edition cars were finished in this example鈥檚 Black Magic Pearl with Votex front, rear, and side skirts along with a hatch spoiler.
The seller reports that the front and rear bumpers were scratched and fitted with factory replacements in November 2013, and the accompanying Carfax report notes damage to the front and rear of the car at that time. The rear hatch reportedly can be opened only with the key, and the rear wiper has been removed. The condition of the finish can be seen up close in the gallery below. Factory wheels have been replaced with 18鈥?BBS RC alloys wrapped in Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires sized 225/40 that were installed in March 2019. The car is lowered on H&R coil-overs with front and rear sway bars. Glass headlamp lenses replace the factory plastic units. The front GTI grille badge was removed, and smoked turn-signal lights replace the factory amber units. The interior features brushed-aluminum accents, a perforated leather steering wheel, and a Black Forest Industries shift knob. Approximately 89k miles are shown on the digital gauge cluster, with 16k being added by the seller over the past year. The equalizer knobs on the factory Monsoon head unit are noted as loose. Front and rear cloth Recaro seats were standard on 20th Anniversary Edition GTIs. The turbocharged 1.8-liter inline-four produced 180 horsepower when new and sends power to the front wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission. A timing belt service was completed in November 2015, and service in March 2019 included an oil change and new engine mounts. An AEM cold air intake system replaces the factory air box, and the car passed a California smog check as recently as March 2018. Service records detailing the work and the emissions testing can be seen in the gallery below. A Black Forest Industries dogbone mount was installed during the most recent service, and ECS Tuning control arms and ball joints replace factory equipment. Additional images of the underside can be seen in the gallery below.
Volkswagen has announced that a new limited edition Passat R-Line estate will debut at this year鈥檚 Geneva Motor Show. Production will be restricted to just 2,000 units when it reaches the European market in May, fielding a choice of two engines and a range of R-Line design tweaks and trims. Buyers will be able to choose from either a 233bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel or a 264bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Both powertrains are mated to a seven-speed DSG transmission and Volkswagen鈥檚 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system. Exterior updates for the new Passat R-Line estate include a set of gloss black 19-inch alloy wheels, a new rear diffuser, new LED Matrix headlights, black mirror caps, a black roof and smoked LED tail lights. Each model will be finished in Volkswagen鈥檚 鈥淢oonstone Grey鈥?paint. The most significant technology update for the Passat R-Line is the addition of Volkswagen鈥檚 new Travel Assist system. This semi-autonomous driving mode allows the car to assume control of its own steering, brakes, and throttle at speeds up to 130mph, providing the driver鈥檚 hands are on the wheel. It uses the car鈥檚 existing safety technology (such as Front Assist for detecting obstacles and Park Assist for steering control) to monitor the road. Whether or not the Passat R-Line estate will make it to the UK is yet to be confirmed. Pricing and full specification for the new model will likely be released after the new model鈥檚 official debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
The 2007 Volkswagen GTI has 38.5 in. What is the rear head room of the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg? The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has 38.3 in. What is the rear head room of the 2007 Volkswagen Passat? The 2007 Volkswagen Passat has 37.8 in. What is the rear head room of the 2007 Volkswagen Eos? The 2007 Volkswagen Eos has 35.8 in. What is the rear head room of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta? The 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has 37.2 in. What is the rear head room of the 2012 Volkswagen CC? The 2012 Volkswagen CC has 36.6 in. What is the rear head room of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta? The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has 36.9 in. What is the rear head room of the 2013 Volkswagen CC? The 2013 Volkswagen CC has 36.6 in. What is the rear head room of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta? The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta has 37.1 in.
