2006-2012 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L
Overview The B6 generation of the Volkswagen Passat, produced between 2006 and 2012, represented a distinct departure from its predecessor. Unlike the previous B5 model that shared its platform with the Audi A4, the B6 shifted to a transverse engine layout based on a modified version of the Volkswagen Group A6 (PQ46) platform. This engineering […]
2016-2018 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L
Overview The 2016-2018 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L represents the high-performance variant of the North American-market Passat (NMS). Unlike the European version, this generation was engineered specifically for the United States, prioritizing interior volume and rear-seat legroom to compete with domestic and Japanese midsize sedans. Produced at the Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant in Tennessee, the vehicle utilized […]
1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat 2.8L
Overview The fourth generation of the Volkswagen Passat, internally designated as the B4, represented a significant evolution for the brand in the North American market. Introduced for the 1993 model year in Europe and reaching the United States shortly thereafter, the B4 was a heavy revision of the preceding B3 platform. While it retained the […]
1994 Volkswagen Passat 2.8L
Overview The 1994 Volkswagen Passat represents the B3/B4 generation transition period for the German manufacturer’s mid-size offering. Known for its unconventional styling—most notably the absence of a traditional front grille—the Passat was designed to maximize interior volume and aerodynamics. By 1994, the North American market received the updated B4 version, which reintroduced a conventional grille […]
2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L
Overview The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat represents a significant departure from the European-market model that preceded it. Developed specifically for the North American market, this generation was engineered to address local preferences for increased interior space, simplified feature sets, and a more competitive price point. By moving production to the Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant in Tennessee, […]
2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L
Overview The 2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat, designated internally as the B6 generation, represented a significant departure from its predecessor. Moving away from the shared platform architecture used by the B5, this generation transitioned to a transverse engine layout based on the PQ46 platform. This engineering change allowed for increased interior volume and improved crash safety performance, […]
2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L
Overview The 2015 Volkswagen Passat represents a specific point in the North American midsize sedan market. Unlike its European counterpart, which utilized the modular MQB platform, the North American Passat (designated internally as the NMS or New Midsize Sedan) was engineered specifically for the United States market. Manufactured at the Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant in […]
1990-1996 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L
Overview The third generation of the Volkswagen Passat, internally designated as the B3, marked a significant departure from its predecessor. Introduced to the North American market for the 1990 model year, the B3 abandoned the Giugiaro-penned styling of the previous generation in favor of a rounded, aerodynamic aesthetic. Notably, the vehicle lacked a traditional front […]
2018-2022 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L
Overview The 2018-2022 Volkswagen Passat represents the final chapter of the NMS (New Midsize Sedan) generation specifically engineered for the North American market. Developed to offer a more spacious cabin and a lower price point than its European counterpart, this iteration of the Passat prioritized rear-seat legroom and trunk capacity to compete directly with domestic […]
2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L
Overview The B6 generation of the Volkswagen Passat, produced from 2006 to 2010, marked a significant departure from its predecessor. Unlike the previous B5 model, which shared its platform with the Audi A4, the B6 shifted to a transverse engine layout based on a modified version of the Volkswagen Group A6 (PQ46) platform. This change […]
2013-2015 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L
Overview The 2013-2015 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L represents the high-performance variant of the NMS (New Midsize Sedan) generation, specifically engineered for the North American market. Unlike the European Passat, which utilized a more complex platform, this version was developed to prioritize interior volume, cost-efficiency, and localized manufacturing. Produced at the Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant in Tennessee, […]
1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.8L
Overview The fifth-generation Volkswagen Passat, internally designated as the B5, represented a significant departure from its predecessors. Introduced to the North American market for the 1998 model year, this generation moved the Passat onto the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, which it shared with the contemporary Audi A4. This architectural change allowed for a longitudinal engine […]