Volkswagen Passat is a very popular car in Russia. No less popular is its modification SS, which has been mass-produced since 2008. This car is a business class sedan with front or all-wheel drive. Volkswagen Passat SS is positioned as a stylish sedan for young people. What are the features of this car and is it as good as the manufacturers position it? Let's try to figure it out in our today's review.
Design
The appearance of the car is quite attractive. Compared to the "V-sixth", on the basis of which the SS was created, the sedan looks more fresh and youthful. At the front, the car “flaunts” with a stylish radiator grille and upgraded optics with high and low beam lenses. No less intricate is the bumper architecture of the Volkswagen Passat SS. There is a wide cutout for air intake and angular silver inserts. The car demonstrates solidity and is suitable for any age category.
The design of the Passat SS combines the impressiveness of a business sedan and the elegance of a coupe. This car will stand out from the stream in any color, be it strict black or metallic silver. Bright appearance is the main advantage of the Volkswagen Passat SS. Reviews say that the car catches the eye of not only passers-by, but also motorists who drive nearby in the stream. The Passat SS is perhaps the most expressive Volkswagen after the Phaeton.
Dimensions, ground clearance
The German car borders between E and D-class. So, the length of the coupe-shaped sedan is 4.8 meters, width - 1.89 meters, height - 1.47. The ground clearance is only 15.4 centimeters. Along with a long wheelbase (2.71 meters), there is no need to talk about cross-country characteristics. According to reviews, the Passat SS is a purely city car. It is not intended even for short-term driving on a primer and loose snow. Due to the low clearance and its weight, the car literally burrows and sits on its "belly". But on the track, she keeps the road perfectly.
Salon
The Volkswagen looks just as good on the inside as it does on the outside. The manufacturer uses only high quality finishing materials. Soft plastic and light leather throughout. The color scheme is excellent. There are no old-fashioned woodgrain inserts in the cabin.
They were completely replaced by aluminum. The interior of the Volkswagen Passat SS is well thought out in terms of ergonomics. Enough space with a margin for both the driver and passengers. According to reviews, the German sedan is distinguished by a comfortable steering wheel, an informative instrument panel and good seats. The latter have a pronounced lateral support. Between the seats there is a wide armrest with a niche for small items inside. Salon "Passat" can be described in a few words - stylish, elegant and concise.
By the way, depending on the configuration, the Passat SS can be equipped with a two- or three-seat rear sofa. But regardless of the performance, the seatbacks do not fold down. And the total volume of the trunk is 532 liters. A full-size spare tire is hidden under the floor.
Specifications
Passat SS for the Russian market can be equipped with several engines. There are three TSI petrol engines in the lineup. Unfortunately, diesel engines are officially only available on the intra-European market.
The base for Volkswagen is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. This is a very sophisticated and technologically advanced engine, equipped with intake and exhaust phase shifters, a direct fuel supply system and a turbocharger. In view of this, the cost of its repair is sometimes cosmic, reviews say. The Passat SS is one of the most expensive cars to maintain. But there are also positive aspects. Thanks to technical improvements, the Germans managed to “squeeze” as much as 152 horsepower out of the 1.8-liter engine. The torque of the unit is 250 Nm. The motor is paired with a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DSG robot. Reviews do not recommend taking the latter, since it is much more complicated in the device compared to mechanics and less reliable.
The next on the list is a two-liter turbocharged engine with direct injection. This engine already develops 210 horsepower and 290 Nm of torque. As a transmission, a non-alternative seven-speed DSG is used. Among the advantages of this motor, reviews note good traction. The peak torque is scattered in the range from one and a half to five thousand revolutions.
The luxury Passat is equipped with a 3.6-liter three-liter engine. It's an aluminum-block V-six that develops 300 horsepower. It also uses a direct injection system, phase shifters and many other improvements. A 3.6-liter engine is paired with a robotic gearbox and an all-wheel drive system "Fo-Motion" with a Haldex clutch. This is an intelligent all-wheel drive system that automatically distributes traction between the wheels.
Dynamics, consumption
Even the base motor differs in good dynamics - reviews say. Acceleration to hundreds takes only 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed is 220 kilometers per hour. And this unit consumes 7.4 liters of the 95th per 100 kilometers. With a two-liter engine, the Passat will be faster.
A dash to a hundred is estimated at 7.8 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches 240 kilometers per hour. Moreover, this internal combustion engine consumes almost as much as the previous one - 7.8 liters per hundred in combined mode. The top unit for 300 forces accelerates the business sedan to hundreds in 5.5 seconds. And the maximum speed is 10 kilometers per hour higher than that of the two-liter version. The fuel consumption of the 300-horsepower Passat is 9.3 liters in the combined cycle.
Options, prices
On the Russian market, the new Passat SS is presented in a single Sport configuration. The equipment list includes:
- Six airbags.
- Audio system with multimedia display and 8 speakers.
- Bi-xenon headlights.
- Fog lights.
- Light and rain sensors.
- Power windows and front seats.
- Heated front and front seats.
- Dual zone climate control.
- Tire pressure sensor.
- ABS and ESP system.
- A system that recognizes driver fatigue.
- 17" alloy wheels.
How much does the Passat SS cost? The price of a car with a base engine and a manual transmission is 1,682,000 rubles. For a robotic box will have to pay 120 thousand rubles. And the new Passat SS with a 300-horsepower engine and DSG will cost from three million 180 thousand rubles. For a fee, the R-Link package, power rear seats, panoramic roof and Nappa leather trim are offered.
Conclusion
So, we found out what the Volkswagen Passat SS has reviews and specifications. As you can see, pitfalls can be hidden under a beautiful shell. This is an unreliable DSG box, as well as complex engines, the repair of which can not be carried out at every service.