New Alltrack a versatile vehicle

The updated version confidently handles rough terrain, on the one hand, while simultaneously providing excellent cruising comfort – thanks to the driving profile selector and DCC adaptive chassis control.

The Passat Alltrack is an independent model within the model series. This can be seen in exterior features such as the modified bumpers (with underbody guard in stainless-steel look), rugged wheel arch and side sill moulding covers in 'Anthracite' and sill extensions.

Its 27.5mm higher ground clearance also makes it ready for any driving situation.

Anodised silver roof rails, 'Alltrack' badges on the radiator grille and tailgate, and custom 17in alloy wheels (18in and 19in wheel options available) upgrade this Estate even more.

At the same time, the Passat Alltrack scores with state-of-the-art technology. Thanks to its special Offroad driving programme with suitably modified assistance systems, modified chassis and the alliance of EDS (electronic differential lock), XDS+ and 4MOTION permanent all-wheel drive, it is the perfect all-round vehicle for both the on-road and off-road worlds.

The Passat Alltrack is an ideal towing vehicle. A towing load of 2,200kg (braked) can be hitched to it on a 12 per cent gradient (exception: 110kW /150PS TSI has towing capacity of 1,800 kg).

In addition, the Passat Alltrack can be fitted with an exceptionally large range of driver assistance and infotainment systems.

They include an active info display (fully digital instruments), head-up display (for projecting information) and media control rear-seat entertainment system for tablet computers, Front Assist (lane-changing assistant), Emergency Assist (stops vehicle in emergency), Traffic Jam Assist, Rear Traffic Alert (detects vehicles in cross-traffic when backing out of parking spaces) and Trailer Assist (for assisted manoeuvring with a trailer).

The theme of infotainment also assumes a high priority in the Passat Alltrack. A total of five radio and radio-navigation units are available for the Passat Alltrack, which enable a maximum degree of

connectivity. The various interfaces include connecting to smartphones via App Connect.

App Connect consists of applications like Mirror Link, Car Play (Apple) and Android Auto (Google), which permit integration of nearly all smartphones and an enormous bandwidth of apps.

Volkswagen is offering a total of five new direct fuel injection engines for the new Passat Alltrack.

The powerful petrol turbocharged engines (TSI) produces 110kW/150PS and 162kW/220PS.

The range of the torque-strong turbo-diesels (TDI) begins at 110kW/150PS. The next higher power levels are 140kW/190PS and 176kW/240PS.

They all conform to the Euro-6 emissions standard.

A stop-start system and recover of braking energy with battery regeneration are also included as standard.