North American Car of the Year Nominee Available at NJ VW Dealer

The 2012 Passat is now available at leading NJ VW dealer Linden Volkswagen. The 2012 Passat was nominated for the NorthAmerican Car of the Year Award. The super comfortable mid-size sedan is now more spacious and more affordable, making it a top pick in 2012. Although the Passat did not win the North American Car of the Year Award, it is clear that the 2012 model is a great option for shoppers at NJ VW dealer Linden Volkswagen.

In order to be considered for the North American Car of the Year Award, a vehicle must be all new or substantially changed. After considering dozens of vehicles, the jurors finally voted on the top 17, one of which was the 2012 Passat. While the Passat did not end up winning the award, Volkswagen is still honored to have been a contender.

It is truly no wonder why the Passat earned a nomination for North American Car of the Year. With an all-new design, the 2012 model is the biggest Passat yet, providing a safer environment and more passenger and cargo space. Finally, the newest model has been priced considerably lower than its older counterparts.

NJ VW Dealer Offers North American Car of the Year Nominee to Shoppers

The 2012 Passat available at NJ VW dealer Linden Volkswagen offers a 170-hp, 2.5-liter five; a 140-hp, 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four; and a 280-hp, 3.6-liter 10.6-degree VR-6. The base Passat engine is a 2.5-liter five-cylinder that produces 170 horsepower and returns 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway. The Passat is certainly a keen weapon for drivers fighting steady increases in fuel price.

The 2.5L model features a manual transmission and boasts 170 horsepower. Eight equipment modes are available, and it comes standard with automatic dual-zone climate control. The technology package includes Bluetooth connectivity and steering wheel audio controls. The same model is available with an automatic transmission—the 2.5S.

One step up, the 2012 VW Passat SE, also available at NJ VW dealer Linden Volkswagen, offers all of the above features as well as additional upgrades, like standard 17-inch alloy wheels, an 8-way power driver seat, and heated front seats. The technology package gets a big boost with a touch screen Premium VIII radio. Manual and automatic transmissions are available on the SE. Sunroof and navigation upgrades are optional.

Safety is a trademark of Volkswagen’s design-build philosophy and the new Passat continues this tradition. Safety features include antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. In the event of a crash, a new feature called Intelligent Crash Response automatically cuts off the fuel supply, unlocks the doors and turns on the hazard flashers.

For more information about the North American Car of the Year nominee, visit NJ VW dealer Linden Volkswagen online at http://www.lindenvw.com/ or call 800-652-7611.