Interior

The interior has wood trim, as well as a textured aluminum to make the inside both visually appealing, and strong in the face of your morning commute mishaps. The accents are built to give the driver a feeling of pure indulgence, and include options for leather seats and a premium 400-watt Fender Audio System. Features extra leg room for the backseat passengers, and interior seats designed to fold down for a complete pass-through (so those full-length skis will fit perfectly.)

Technology

Passat has done everything possible to market this vehicle to responsible adults who wouldn't necessarily want to be considered responsible adults. The technology lets you play your Apple or Android phone through App-Connect, and have access to the majority of tech features you enjoy on your smartphone. The V6 SE with Technology comes with Park Pilot, so even parallel parking is a breeze. The Discover Media touchscreen navigation combines media with directions, meaning it will be easier to get where you want to go without sacrificing on your tunes or podcasts.

Performance

The 2017 Passat is available with turbo technology that keeps the engine cooled, meaning you'll always get maximum horsepower (up to 208) and torque (over 250 pounds per feet) on major curves. Paddle shifters right by your fingers make it easy to shift while keeping hands on the wheel, or comes with DSG automatic transmission for fast gear changes. Regardless of the type of engine you pick, you'll experience fast acceleration, responsive brakes, and a smooth drive. AWD availability makes the power balance from front to make easily adjustable, depending on the state of the road. This car is also a gas saver at 34 miles per gallon.

Safety

The safety features in this car are meant to predict accidents, provide a sturdy outside cage just in case, and give riders a sense of confidence for both themselves and their children.

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System to alert you of loss of air
• Park Pilot to reduce errors when parking
• Adaptive Cruise Control where vehicle slows down automatically based on traffic speed
• Lane Departure Warning so driver is less likely to drift
• Autonomous Emergency Brakes where car will automatically brake in case of accident
• Reinforced exterior stability for fewer dents
• 5-star safety rating
• Rollover protection
• Side and rear head air bag
• Blind spot monitor

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