Takbox passat alltrack
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Estates or wagons as we know them better here, are a rare sight these days.
So, it’s truly refreshing to drive the updated Volkswagen Passat Alltrack, not just for the long-awaited TSI petrol engine under the bonnet, but because it’s a proper full-size station wagon chock-full of technology, with luxury accommodation and a classy design to boot.
There aren’t many like it either, at least, in the affordable space. Subaru is still going great guns with its latest Outback, while Skoda potters along with its low-volume Superb Scout for the few that actually know it exists.
But, that’s about it as far as jacked-up wagons go in this class, unless you’re willing step up to pricier options like the Audi A4 Allroad quattro or upcoming Volvo V60 Cross Country, which is set to replace the current V60 Wagon.
Blame the plethora of SUVs of all shapes and sizes that seemingly knows no boundaries for the sheer lack of variety in family wagons these days. It’s a shame, given how much more efficient and dynamically superior the trusted family wagon actually is compared with an SUV.
The Volkswagen Passat Alltrack lifts that bar even further.
The Alltrack boasts petrol power
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Volkswagen Passat B8 Alltrack entered production in June The Alltrack is just a version of the Passat Variant estate with 4Motion all-wheel drive.
Compared to the regular estate, the Alltrack is 29 mm higher and features plastic cladding along the lower body and wheel arches. The boot capacity is liters, which is slightly less than in the estate: liters.
Volkswagen Passat B8 Alltrack Engine
The Alltrack B8 was only available with 2-liter engines: the petrol TSI (EA) with hp and hp (a version with a particle filter), as well as the diesel TDI (EA) with , , and hp. Diesel cars dominate the used car market.
The top-tier biturbo diesel with horsepower was paired with a seven-speed DSG DQ automatic transmission with a so-called wet clutch. The top diesel version has its advantages good dynamics and acceptable fuel consumption (tested consumption liters per km). However, it is hard to recommend. Not only does it have two turbos on an engine with a relatively high boost pressure of bar, but this version also has a timing belt, which is relatively expensive to replace. The manufacturer recommends a replacement interval every , km, but mechanics advise doing it
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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack TDI 4Motion test, who needs an SUV?
This week, in the Highmotor test section, we have as our protagonist one of the most versatile vehicles on the market, the Volkswagen Passat in its Alltrack variant. Equipped with a hp diesel engine combined with a six-speed DSG automatic gearbox and a 4Motion all-wheel drive system, the Alltrack allows us to use the car for everything we can think of.
This week, in the Highmotor test section, we have as our protagonist one of the most versatile vehicles on the marknad, the Volkswagen Passat in its Alltrack variant.
Equipped with a hp diesel engine combined with a six-speed DSG automatic gearbox and a 4Motion all-wheel drive struktur, the Alltrack allows us to use the fordon for whatever we can think of.
Robust and seamless exterior design
The current generation of the Passat was born in , becoming the eighth in the "line of succession" of such an illustrious model. And that fryst vatten The Passat has been sold around the world for over 40 years., masterfully offering a perfect blend of elegance, build quality and versatility of use.
The eighth Passat is no different, and from the moment of its launch its design was