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| − | Volkswagen began developing the Passat in the mid-1960s, realizing that its 411 and 412 range would date in the next decade. Sharing a platform with the original [[Audi 80]], the Passat broke new ground for the German company and, after numerous incarnations, is one of the more desirable mid-sized—or large, depending on your location—vehicles today. The critical model was the B5 of 1996, which endowed the Passat with style; till then, it was simply a worthy German contender. Made in Brazil and China as well, though not always the latest generation. Other names included Dasher, Quantum and Santana, while Magotan denotes a Chinese long-wheelbase B6. | + | Volkswagen began developing the Passat in the mid-1960s, realizing that its 411 and 412 range would date in the next decade. Sharing a platform with the original [[Audi 80]], the Passat broke new ground for the German company and, after numerous incarnations, is one of the more desirable mid-sized—or large, depending on your location—vehicles today. The critical model was the B5 of 1996, which endowed the Passat with style; till then, it was simply a worthy German contender. Made in Brazil and China as well, though not always the latest generation. US manufacture from 2011, for a model unique to that continent, on a separate platform. Other names included Dasher, Quantum and Santana, while Magotan denotes a Chinese long-wheelbase B6. |
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| | *[[Volkswagen Passat CC]] | | *[[Volkswagen Passat CC]] |
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Revision as of 13:45, 10 January 2011
Volkswagen began developing the Passat in the mid-1960s, realizing that its 411 and 412 range would date in the next decade. Sharing a platform with the original Audi 80, the Passat broke new ground for the German company and, after numerous incarnations, is one of the more desirable mid-sized—or large, depending on your location—vehicles today. The critical model was the B5 of 1996, which endowed the Passat with style; till then, it was simply a worthy German contender. Made in Brazil and China as well, though not always the latest generation. US manufacture from 2011, for a model unique to that continent, on a separate platform. Other names included Dasher, Quantum and Santana, while Magotan denotes a Chinese long-wheelbase B6.
Marque: Volkswagen
q.v. Volkswagen Santana, Volkswagen Magotan
