Images: Volkswagen B6 Passat (2006-11)
Released in March 2006, the Volkswagen B6 Passat was available as a sedan or wagon. Manufactured in Germany, the Passat range initially consisted of the 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TDI and 3.2 FSI. However, the range was expanded in August 2007 with the 125kW 2.0 TDI. In August 2008, a change in naming conventions saw the 2.0 TFSI become the 147TSI, while the 2.0 TDI became the 103TDI and 125TDI variants to reflect the different power outputs… Read full Volkswagen Mk.6 Passat review
Images: Volkswagen B7 Passat (2011-14)
Released in April 2011, the Volkswagen B7 Passat introduced a revised range, improved fuel economy, subtle facelift and additional features. As part of the update, the R36 variant was discontinued and the 3.2 FSI was replaced by the 220FSI. Mechanically, energy recuperative braking was standard across the range and the 125 TDI featured idle-stop (engine shutdown when stationary). The Volkswagen B7 Passat could be identified by its new headlights, four-bar chrome grille and body panels (except for the roof and glass house). Inside, the console layout was revised and there were new trims.
