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Evolutionary design changes should improve the Passat's performance and refinement while maintaining the likable character that has made it so popular. http://www.edmunds.com/future/2006/volkswagen/passat/100293783/pr- eview.html?tid=edmunds.f.mmindex.content.num6.0.volkswagen*
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Edmunds future cars section states the '06 Passat will resemble the Pheaton in styling. It seems logical to me that the 2006 Passat is actually the short V6 Phaeton sold in Europe now but not in the USA. I could'nt understand why VW didn't sell the short Phaeton here since it's front wheel drive and much much cheaper. Now, I think I know the answer. It's b/c it will be the new Passat here.If so, VW is going to have a tough time keeping the price tag under 40K.Maybe VW wants the Passat to compete w/ the upscale cars here.(only a quess) I have to decide if it's worth the wait for the 2006 Passat which is coming out in fall 2005, or buy a Acura TL now. The other possibility is waiting for the 2006 Toyota Avalon which is coming out in early 2005. Why don't these guys introduce their new models at the same time so the decision would be quicker and easier?
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It actually reminds me of the current Altima more than the Phaeton, especially the rear.
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Replying to: chidoro (Nov 29, 2004 12:06 pm) |
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Replying to: franklinwolf (Nov 28, 2004 2:18 pm) VW has succeeded in covering up this un-Audi-ish new Passat by disguising it as an Audi-based Phaeton. But you can't hide, 'cause this FWD car actually followed the more-intelligent Focus design w/ Control Blade 4-link rear suspension & transversely mounted engine. VW really hired the Focus engineers to do the new Passat's rear suspension. BMW almost adopted the RWD-ready Focus platform in the late '90's for its future entry-level car, but decided not to risk its upscale snob reputation & therefore changed its mind. In order to excel, BMW had to apply a 5-link rear-suspension design in the new 1-series.
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Replying to: creakid1 (Dec 04, 2004 1:17 pm) I remember reading once that Focus hired VW engineers to do the Focus suspensions I wish to know more on suspension, what type of multi-link suspension does current Passat have ? What is the difference between 5 link and Control Blade 4-link suspension ? Any website where we can get more info with some pictures ? Thank you.
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Replying to: onlysurfer (Dec 06, 2004 8:27 am) Are you serious? I've heard of VW/Audi people did the styling, either the interior or the exterior, of the new '05 Focus II, but the suspension? The Control Blade 4-link rear suspension is the cost cutting way to reproduce the old Mondeo wagon's 4-link, which is pretty similar to the Mazda6's 4-link. The current FWD Passat's rear suspension is shared w/ the '96 A4, but a couple years ago the redesigned A4 upgraded it into the AWD model's multi-link, which I'm not sure exactly what it is. So whatever the current Passat rides on, it's either the semi-independent trailing-arm similar to the Golf/Jetta I, II, III & IV, or worse, the non-independent from the old Audi 100, 90 & 80, Fox, etc. Can some one answer this question? "I wish to know more on suspension, what type of multi-link suspension does current Passat have ?" So the current Passat is the only member in the "Audi" family left w/o the multi-link rear, unless it's an AWD model.
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Replying to: creakid1 (Dec 07, 2004 12:39 am) |
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200hp standard 280hp in V6 model 
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