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Volkswagen has built an absolutely huge fleet of test cars for the launch of the all-new Passat B8. Even though only a handful of engines are available, some are radically different. Among the myriad of sedans and estates, one Highline model caught our attention.
Why? Because it's finished in a really cool color called Crimson Red Metallic. It's more of a deep burgundy than a red tone, but that's kind of besides the point. What Volkswagen chose to offer on the new Passat reminds us of a color available for a number of years on the Porsche Cayenne and Panamera models. This falls in line with the notion that VW offers German luxury features on a budget.
The cool color is not as expensive as you might think, only costing €740. If you consider the Passat has a lot of body to cover and that the metallic paint has a slight pear to it, this is cheap. Any Highline Passat model comes with a decent set of 17-inch alloys, but the one in our photos appears to have the 18-inch "Dartford" design and adds another €630. At the end of the day, you could have the crimson sedan for €34,870.
That's not a lot for a spacious, well engineered German car. But while you do get standard LED headlights and taillights, the 1.4-liter engine only provides you with 150 PS and is not available with DSG for the moment. For the full specs, consumption and acceleration figures, make sure to check out our database!
How much will it cost to get such a car?
Based on the headlights, we can tell you that this is a Highline Passat, while the TSI BlueMotion badge at the back narrows things down to just one engine, the 1.4-liter turbo with 150 horsepower and Cylinder on Demand technology.The cool color is not as expensive as you might think, only costing €740. If you consider the Passat has a lot of body to cover and that the metallic paint has a slight pear to it, this is cheap. Any Highline Passat model comes with a decent set of 17-inch alloys, but the one in our photos appears to have the 18-inch "Dartford" design and adds another €630. At the end of the day, you could have the crimson sedan for €34,870.
That's not a lot for a spacious, well engineered German car. But while you do get standard LED headlights and taillights, the 1.4-liter engine only provides you with 150 PS and is not available with DSG for the moment. For the full specs, consumption and acceleration figures, make sure to check out our database!
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