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10128 Passat Est 2003 Brochure Volkswagen Information Service. Telephone 0800 333 666 Internet: www.volkswagen.co.uk © Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Limited 2003. Issue: 3 January 2003. Printed in UK. PVW010PA The Passat Estate 2003 Model Year The beautifully crafted Passat. Model shown is the Passat Estate S. 6 Philosophy 10 Interior Design 14 Luggage Area 22 Safety 28 Engines 34 Quality The Passat Estate. 40 The Passat Estate S 42 The Passat Estate SE 44 The Passat Estate Sport 46 The Passat Estate ‘V’ range 48 The Passat Estate W8 52 Optional Equipment 60 Colours and Upholstery 70 Technical Specification 78 Standard Equipment 80 Dimensions and Glossary 82 Volkswagen Service 4 5 Model shown is the Passat Estate Sport. The Passat Estate is quality personified. Externally it possesses flowing aerodynamic curves with a quite outstanding finish. Internally it boasts ample space and many luxurious features to ensure every journey is a special experience. And behind the wheel it delivers impressive roadholding and refined performance through a range of highly efficient engines*. * Please see pages 70, 71, 74 and 75 for fuel consumption figures. 6 7 8 9 Model shown is the Passat Estate V5. The perfect design through evolution. 10 11 1012 1311 Interior shown is V6 4MOTION with optional wooden steering wheel and gear knob, and navigation/radio system. Why is it that some cars Once in the driver’s seat, lighting is complemented by red make you instantly feel at home? you’ll realise the second important needles. The final visual touches As if it has been designed especially contribution of ergonomic design – to the Passat Estate emphasise its for you? The answer is quite simple – positioning. All the instruments high quality. Such as chrome-plated superb ergonomics. And the Passat are clearly visible to provide fast instrument surrounds and stylish, Estate is a fine example. information and, likewise, all the durable seat fabrics. The ‘V’ The first things you’ll notice switches are where you intuitively range features Alcantara/leather are the shape and firmness of the expect them, close at hand. upholstery with aluminium or seats. Their contoured and moulded Ergonomic design is wood trim, while the new Passat Ample space and contoured By adjusting the height of the For SE models and above, design provides greater support to complemented by aesthetic beauty. Estate W8 is upholstered in fine seats provide great comfort driver’s seat and length of the lumbar support in the front the spine for comfort, even on the Here you’ll observe the illumination nappa leather with wood and for rear seat passengers. steering column, you can achieve seats is standard. the ideal driving position. longest journeys. of the instrument dials where blue interior chrome line trim. Space is a wonderful feeling. 14 15 16 17 Model shown is the Passat Estate SE. Extremely practical: The folding rear seat backrest and seat base split one third to two thirds to accommodate both passengers and luggage. Spacious: With the rear seats folded, Added security: The standard you can carry loads up to 1.8 metres luggage cover protects your in length. possessions from unwanted attention. There are many reasons for It’s not just about space, it’s choosing a Passat Estate, but one how it can be utilised. Here the of its most impressive attributes is Passat Estate benefits from one 18 its internal space and versatility. third to two thirds split folding 19 With the rear seats positioned rear seats so that you can carry upright, the Passat Estate provides rear seat passengers in addition a generous 495 litres* of luggage to cumbersome luggage. capacity. But fold down the rear When the rear seats are seats and you can open up an folded down, the rear head enormous 1,600 litres* of capacity. restraints can be stored in holes situated at the back of the rear seat base. * On 4MOTION and W8 models the luggage capacity is 450 litres with the rear seats upright and 1,545 litres with them folded down. 20 21 Chrome-plated roof rails highlight the exceptional specification of the ‘V’ range and W8. The Passat Estate impresses possible. Like a low rear loading Security is also of prime Externally, the dynamic By adding a variety of in many ways, but it’s the edge, the high opening rear importance, so the Passat Estate is lines of the Passat Estate are attachments, available from attention to detail that sets it tailgate and the flat loading area fitted with a removable retracting emphasised by the standard your Volkswagen retailer, you apart from the competition. complete with loading rails. To luggage cover as standard. fitment of roof rails. These are can carry anything from bikes For example, a number of help protect your Passat Estate finished in black on the S, SE and to surfboards. features combine to make loading from any damage, there are Sport models and chrome-plated The Passat Estate is more and unloading as simple as protective coverings to the most on the ‘V’ range and W8. than just a car, it’s part of your vulnerable areas. lifestyle. As it isn’t always easy to spot danger, it’s reassuring to drive a Passat Estate. 22 23 For someone who is on the road daily, the one thing that counts above all, besides comfort Across the Passat Estate and performance, is safety. On model range, an Electronic the Passat Estate, a wealth of Stabilisation Programme (ESP) notable safety features combine is standard. This intelligent system to provide protection. compares the actual vehicle To start with, there’s a four- movement with predetermined link front axle, an integrated rear values. If the system recognises axle and additional stabilisers a major variation, it reacts by front and rear. The result is not applying the brakes to individual just a smooth and comfortable wheels and automatically drive, but also precise steering adjusting the engine’s power in and out of curves. With disc output helping to correct brakes all round, an Anti-lock oversteer, understeer and 24 Braking System (ABS) including loss of stability of the vehicle. 25 Brake Assist System (BAS) and The ESP package includes Electronic Brake-pressure Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) Distribution (EBD), we’ve made and Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR). sure that your Passat Estate However, this additional remains steerable when braking safety feature is no excuse to in most hazardous conditions. drive recklessly because, despite its proven quality, ESP cannot dispense with the laws of physics. The Electronic Stabilisation Programme – ESP – helps to prevent losing control in unstable driving conditions. Driving a car is a great The second most common For added comfort and responsibility – not just to the accident involves side impact. safety, the front seat belts are environment and other road The Passat Estate is, therefore, height-adjustable. And the front users, but to yourself and your equipped with reinforced chassis and the three rear seat belts are passengers. Thankfully, the columns, energy absorbing three-point belts, fitted with Two curtain airbags are fitted to provide added protection for Passat Estate provides valuable protection padding and side pre-tensioners. both front and rear occupants. assistance. impact bars fitted in every door. In the unfortunate event In addition to these safety of an accident, the bodywork features, you and your passengers is constructed with crumple are protected by six airbags. zones that are designed to Standard on every Passat Estate 26 absorb impact energy. These are two front and two side airbags 27 crumple zones help to protect to protect the driver and front the inner survival cell and seat passenger. Two additional reduce occupant injury. curtain airbags are fitted to cushion both front and rear seat occupants. These airbags are situated overhead and cover the front and rear side windows to provide added protection around the head. ABS sensors constantly monitor The airbag safety system reacts in milliseconds. all wheel movements. It’s not just about generating power, it’s about efficient utilisation. 28 29 Model shown is the Passat Estate Sport. The engine of today needs to be highly accomplished to provide a blend of smooth acceleration, relaxed motorway cruising, quietness of operation and low fuel consumption*. All these virtues have been taken into account when developing the The smooth and powerful range of petrol engines available V6 with 2.8 litre capacity. for the Passat Estate. You can choose from 30 five petrol engines to suit At the top of the petrol range The 2.8 litre V6 and 31 your performance and budget sits the outstanding W8 with a 4.0 litre W8 are also equipped requirements, starting with a mighty 275 PS* output. The manual with 4MOTION – a permanent 2.0 litre 130 PS* or a 1.8 litre 20V version of this 4.0 litre engine not four wheel drive system. This Turbo 150 PS* available for the only accelerates the Passat Estate system allows the infinitely Passat S, SE and Sport models. from 0 - 62 mph in 6.8 seconds, it variable distribution of the drive, The Passat V5 is equipped cruises effortlessly and can reach providing optimum traction with a powerful five cylinder 155 mph where the law permits. for most driving situations. 2.3 litre engine. Thanks to four Equally impressive is the torque of All petrol engines are valve per cylinder technology, the W8 – 370 Nm at just 2,750 rpm. fitted with a five speed manual it produces an inspiring 170 PS* This means plenty of pulling gearbox (six speed on W8) and, to deliver impressive all-round power, even at low engine revs.
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