VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 2200 Ferdinand Porsche Drive Media Information Herndon, Virginia 20171 media.vw.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12th, 2016 @VWNews 2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT: MORE STANDARD EQUIPMENT MAKES FOR THE BEST PASSAT YET Highlights: • Standard MIB II infotainment system includes USB connectivity • Available VW Car-Net® App-Connect offers compatible smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ and MirrorLink® • Energy-efficient LED headlights available for the first time on a VW sedan • New driver assistance systems are standard features on select trim levels • First-ever R-Line® trim on Passat offers sportier styling • Two engine options: 170-horsepower 1.8 TSI® gasoline and 280-hp VR6® • Revised trim lineup provides enhanced value throughout the Passat range • Built in America, at the world’s first LEED Platinum-certified manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee Changes for 2017 include: Pricing starts at $22,440 for the 1.8T S model, including 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® shifting Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) now standard across all trims Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert now standard on R-Line® and SE trims New V6 SE with Technology model joins lineup, reducing the price of entry for the V6 model Dramatic improvement in standard equipment on R-Line and SE with Technology trims Key Specifications 1.8T V6 Starting MSRP (plus $820 $22,440 $29,295 destination and delivery) Engine 1.8-liter turbocharged and direct- 3.6-liter direct-injection VR6 injection four-cylinder TSI® FSI Transmission Six-speed automatic Six-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic Horsepower @ rpm 170 @ 6,200 280 @ 6,200 Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 184 @ 1,500 258 @ 2,500 Curb Weight: 3,263 lb 3,571 lb EPA Fuel Economy 23/34/27 20/28/23 (City/Highway/Combined) About Volkswagen of America, Inc. Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state -of-the- art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. VWoA sells the Beetle, Beetle Convertible, CC, Eos, e-Golf, Golf, Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf SportWagen, Golf Alltrack, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan and Touareg vehicles through approximately 652 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more. Notes: This press release and images of the 2017 Passat are available at media.vw.com. Follow us @VWNews. “KESSY”, “R-Line”, “TSI”, “VW”, “Volkswagen”, “VR6”, all model names and the Volkswagen logo are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. “Car-Net” is a registered trademark of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “CarPlay” is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. “MirrorLink” is a registered trademark of the Car Connectivity Consortium LLC. “Android Auto” is a trademark of Google Inc. “Tiptronic” is a registered trademark of Dr. Ing h.c. F. Porsche AG.” All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Features and technical data apply to models offered in the USA. They may differ in other countries. All prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price and exclude transportation, taxes, title, options, and dealer charges. Where stated, fuel economy values (mpg) are EPA estimates. See www.fueleconomy.gov for details. Actual mileage will vary and depends on several factors including driving habits and vehicle condition. .