The SUV alternative is finally here, as Volkswagen has just launched the second generation of its Alltrack wagon based on the all-new Passat that we tested at the beginning of the year. The 2015 Passat Alltrack promises to balance on-road and off-road driving, offer standard 4Motion AWD, up to 2.2 tons of towing capacity and a number of innovative features.
This isn't the first time we've seen the new Passat Alltrack. Its Habanero Orange Metallic was among the highlights of this year's Geneva Motor Show when most of the details were released. However, the official online configurator now includes pricing information, as well as offering options details.
Four engines are available, only one of which will be powered by gasoline. You are also kind of stuck with Volkswagen's decision of gearbox. These are accompanied by a 174mm ground clearance and some rather delicious looking body armor.
The cheapest Passat Alltrack starts at €38,550 and offers a 2-liter TDI rated at 150 PS. 340 Nm (250 lb-ft) of torque is delivered through the all-wheel drive system and a 6-speed manual gearbox comes as standard. With CO2 emissions of just 129 grams and a fuel consumption figure of 4.9 l/100km, this is the most efficient Passat Alltrack, but we are talking about quite a big car, so elderly drivers are going to be the predominant clientele.
We think the pick of the range is the more powerful 2-liter TDI, making 190 PS and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque. It's available as standard with a 6-speed DSG gearbox, which is partly responsible for bumping up the price to €43,200.
For those looking for extra performance, the twin-turbo 2.0-liter diesel is the prime pick. It sends its 240 PS and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque out through the DSG to ensure 0 to 100 takes only 6.4 seconds. Can you do that in your Porsche Cayenne Diesel? Probably not, and when you consider the speed and maximum cargo space of 1,769 liters, the €47,000 price makes sense.
As we've mentioned, there is only one petrol model, equipped with the same EA888 2-liter turbo as the Golf GTI. Be prepared to spend €42,575 and put up with a slightly higher fuel bill.
Four engines are available, only one of which will be powered by gasoline. You are also kind of stuck with Volkswagen's decision of gearbox. These are accompanied by a 174mm ground clearance and some rather delicious looking body armor.
The cheapest Passat Alltrack starts at €38,550 and offers a 2-liter TDI rated at 150 PS. 340 Nm (250 lb-ft) of torque is delivered through the all-wheel drive system and a 6-speed manual gearbox comes as standard. With CO2 emissions of just 129 grams and a fuel consumption figure of 4.9 l/100km, this is the most efficient Passat Alltrack, but we are talking about quite a big car, so elderly drivers are going to be the predominant clientele.
We think the pick of the range is the more powerful 2-liter TDI, making 190 PS and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque. It's available as standard with a 6-speed DSG gearbox, which is partly responsible for bumping up the price to €43,200.
For those looking for extra performance, the twin-turbo 2.0-liter diesel is the prime pick. It sends its 240 PS and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque out through the DSG to ensure 0 to 100 takes only 6.4 seconds. Can you do that in your Porsche Cayenne Diesel? Probably not, and when you consider the speed and maximum cargo space of 1,769 liters, the €47,000 price makes sense.
As we've mentioned, there is only one petrol model, equipped with the same EA888 2-liter turbo as the Golf GTI. Be prepared to spend €42,575 and put up with a slightly higher fuel bill.