2017 Volkswagen Passat Near Phoenix

Performance

At Lunde’s Peoria Volkswagen, we thrilled to welcome the brand new 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The 2017 Volkswagen Passat offers Phoenix area shoppers a winning combination of interior and exterior design, advanced technology, driver assistance features, and powerful and efficient engine options. The engine options offered in the 2017 Passat lineup include a 1.8L TSI® turbocharged engine and a 3.6L VR6® engine. The 1.8L TSI® has the ability to provide up to 170 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque, while the 3.6L VR6® engine cranks out even more power with 280 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. or torque. Whichever engine option you choose, you can rest assured that you’ll experience an efficient drive, that’s easy on the wallet and allows you to spend less time at the fuel pump.

• 1.8L TSI® turbocharged engine delivering 170 horsepower
• 3.6L V6 VR6® engine delivering 280 horsepower
• Front-wheel drive
• 6-speed automatic transmission

Design

The 2017 Passat features the styling upgrades that were introduced on the 2016 model. Shoppers at Lunde's Peoria Volkswagen are sure to turn heads behind the wheel of this sleek sedan, featuring slimmer headlights and a more substantial full chromed four-bar grille. For the new model year, the Passat introduces a brand new trim, the R-Line®, the sportiest variant in the lineup. The R-Line® trim features unique rocker panels and a stylized front bumper with contrasting black accents. No matter which trim you choose, the cabin of the Passat is sure to impress. It's spacious and specifically tailored to the US market, offering plenty of space to seat five adults comfortably. The driver's seat adjusts eight ways, including lumbar. Cloth trim comes standard, but leatherette seating and Vienna leather seating options are available to add a touch of luxury to your ride.

• 5-passenger seating
• 15.9 cu. ft. of cargo space
• Energy-efficient LED headlights
• First-ever R-Line® trim available

Technology

Inside the 2017 VW Passat, shoppers will find the latest generation of Volkswagen infotainment systems, the MIB II. Touchscreens come standard on all models, with five-inch or 6.33-inch options. The MIB II system utilizes a capacitive touch sensor that enables gesture controls like swiping and pinch-zooming for ease and familiarity of control. The system also includes USB and Bluetooth® connectivity for compatible devices, so you can hook up your smartphone or music device and listen to your favorite songs. Volkswagen Car-Net® is one of the most comprehensive suites of connected vehicle services available in the automotive industry; it includes App-Connect technology that allows integration with three major smartphone platforms including Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto, and MirrorLink®.

• Standard MIB II Infotainment system
• Available VW Car-Net® App-Connect
• Apple CarPlay®
• Android Auto

Safety

With an incredible combination of structural and technological advancements, Phoenix area VW shoppers can feel at ease behind the wheel of the 2017 Passat. It’s been engineered to meet and exceed all existing safety standards and meet the strictures of the IIHS’s small overlap test. The exclusive Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, which first launched in 2015, comes standard on every model. The system helps to apply the brakes after a primary collision is detected by the airbag sensors, and as a result, helps to reduce residual kinetic energy and the change of additional damage. Every 2017 Passat model also comes standard with a rearview camera that helps to increase driver visibility. Additional driver assistive technologies that are offered in this 2017 model include Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking, and Blind Spot Monitoring.

• Standard Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking
• Available Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Anti-roll bar
• Automatic Post-Collision Braking System

To learn more about the 2017 Volkswagen Passat, contact Lunde's Peoria Volkswagen at (602) 714-3968 to schedule a test drive.