The aerodynamic design of our cars produces less air resistance so they use less fuel. It also improves handling and means lower CO2 emissions.

The smoother the airflow over your car as it goes forward, the less drag there is holding it back and the less effort is needed to move the car forward. That means better performance and lower fuel consumption. That's why we are constantly optimising the aerodynamics of our cars.

How we've achieved this:

• The body is more steamlined and gaps between panels are narrower.
• Headlights and indicators are combined.
• Radiator grilles, underbody panels and spoilers are designed to reduce drag.

Article source: www.volkswagen.co.uk

A fan of the Audi A4 Allroad’s German engineering and ruggedness, but not its price tag? Then Volkswagen’s new Passat Alltrack may be for you… if you happen to live in a market where this particular version of the Passat is sold. You see, the new Passat Alltrack is based on the Passat sold outside the U.S., which means we’re unlikely to ever see it in local showrooms.

That’s a shame, because the vehicle offers a lot to enjoy. This is actually the second generation of VW’s Passat Alltrack, and like the original it comes with a taller ride height than the stock Passat, a softer tune for the suspension, protective panels, and 4Motion all-wheel drive. A unique set of 17-inch wheels are fitted as standard but buyers will be able to add 18- or 19-inch sets should they choose.

The all-wheel-drive setup normally works in front-wheel-drive mode but when things get slippery a Haldex coupling helps send drive to the rear wheels. An electronic differential lock (XDS+) also helps distribute torque between the wheels. Finally, Passat Alltrack models benefit from VW’s Off Road program which revises the ABS, electronic differential lock, throttle control and shift points to maximize traction.

The standard Passat’s vast array of powertrains is offered in the Passat Alltrack, with the most potent unit, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel, offering up 237 horsepower. The most powerful gasoline engine is also a turbocharged 2.0-liter four, but its peak output is lower at 220 hp. Transmissions include six-speed manual and six-speed DSG dual-clutch units.

The 2015 VW Passat Alltrack makes its official debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show before reaching European showrooms in the fall of this year.

Article source: www.salon-auto.ch

Our premium sound system was developed by Danish hi-fi specialists Dynaudio. Ten high performance speakers, plus ten digital amplifiers* with Digital Sound Processor (DSP) technology and a total minimum continuous output offers you exceptional music reproduction with uncompromised sound, even at high levels. The low-resonance speakers are strategically placed for ideal sound distribution. For resolution of the highest frequencies, two 28-ml fabric tweeters are fitted in front, with two 20-ml fabric tweeters in the rear. Two 52-ml fabric speakers, unique in the field of in-car audio, cover the middle range. Four woofers, anchored in the doors, deliver a precise bass.
Dynaudio available with the RCD 510 radio/CD system and our DVD navigation/radio systems.
* Number of speakers may vary by model

Article source: www.volkswagen.co.uk

The majority of our TDI engines are turbocharged using variable turbine geometry to offer an almost constant boost pressure across the widest rev range.
Variable turbine geometry continually adjusts output to ensure all exhaust gas energy is used to regulate boost pressure. Adjustable vanes maintain level boost pressure across a wide control range. Where gas pressure falls at low speed, or rises at high speed, the automatic vane adjustment increases or decreases the supply line cross-section. This variable geometry turbocharger is particularly efficient in reducing turbo lag at partial load - increasing power, improving response and helping reduce emissions.

Article source: www.volkswagen.co.uk