2012 Volkswagen Passat

"The import car built right here in America." - Motor Trend

  The   2012 Passat is designed for straight-up midsize hand-to-hand combat.   What it gives in head room, the Passat makes up for in leg room. The   Passat brings 43 mpg, 2.0 Liter turbo diesel to the table with other   high-mileage hybrids, and offers wheel sizes from 16-18 inches. This   model has been re-designed for the American market, and it starts at   $19,995. The 2012 Passat comes in 3 trims: S, SE and SEL, and is   available with a choice of 3 engines, including a diesel.
 
 

Riding & Handling

  One   of the trademark features of the 2012 Passat is the suspension, which   offers comfortable highway cruising and a ride quality that's nearly as   soft as the Toyota Camry's. However, the Passat has better body control.   The Passat also has light-effort steering, whether you get the gas or   diesel engine. The effortless steering also assists in the effortless   way the 2012 Passat handles serpentine roads.
 
 

Interior

  The   Passat has gained 4 inches in length, half an inch in width and half an   inch in height, but the cabin feels roomier than previous models.   Legroom and shoulder room have increased, as well. The Passat houses   enough space for 4 tall adults to travel on a long road trip and arrive   no worse for wear-even the passengers in the back. The trunk is not   effected by the extra room with its competitive 15.9 cubic feet. The   2012 Passat also offers the standard 60/40 split folding backseat, with   plenty of room to between backseats and trunk.
 
 

Safety

   An   electronic stability system is featured in the 2012 VW Passat, which is   now required for all vehicles starting at the 2012 model. The Passat   also features antilock brakes, side-impact airbags and active head   restraints for the front seats.
 
 
 

            One thing is clear, the 2012 edition of the Volkswagen Passat   offers ample amounts of features and abilities that will appeal to   American buyers, in addition to its competitive price.