Introduction of the 2001 New Passat

Volkswagen's first attempt at this failed with this important audience, however, as its anemic V6 Cylinder Engine and old-fashioned styling sent its coolness meter plunging to minivan levels. If there's a downside to the Volkswagen New Passat, it's the car's underacheiving engine selection. The wide selection of styles only enhances the car's famous strengths of upgraded suspension, refined handling, and refined steering. There were as well major improvements to the limited edition models of the line.

The New Passat is a staple on the American highway. Bucking the trend in following [[market]], the dealers were underwelmed about the car until the incentives kicked in. If there's a downside to the Volkswagen New Passat, it's the car's underacheiving engine options.

In closing: The fresh-looking New Passat is an enticing choice for 2001. It remains loyal to its original mission while still offering more features and more adept driving enjoyment. Unless Americans dramatically change their tastes, the New Passat should retain its title as the finest-selling car for a new year. The New Passat has always been a good value.

Summary of 2001 for the Volkswagen New Passat

• Newly-designed headlamps were introduced in all but the base model.
• New Passats were also required to have a side marker light installed on the side of the rear fenders.
• Volkswagen made the decision to continue this generation of New Passat an extra year.