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Top 5 Reasons VW Lee’s Summit Loves This Mid-Size Sedan Spacious or sporty? With the new 2022 Volkswagen Passat, you don’t have to choose! Filled with sensational features, the new Passat sweeps down the road in style. Ready to know more? Check out these top 5 reasons you need to ditch your old car and get the new VW Passat for sale: 1. The Volkswagen Passat Is Optimized for an Easy Ride With a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder engine, the Passat packs 174 horsepower and 206 lb-ft of torque, which makes it perfect for an easy and relaxing drive. Even better, the VW Passat has an incredible fuel economy. Get up to 24 miles per gallon on city streets and 36 miles per gallon on the highway. The VW Lee’s Summit Difference: Not only are you getting one of America’s favorite mid-size sedans, your new vehicle is getting the best care and maintenance from our Volkswagen service center. Ask our technicians about your free scheduled oil changes and other routine maintenance that are featured in our signature CareFree Coverage. 2. A Mid-Size Sedan With Standard Safety Features You Can Rely On There’s nothing like hitting the gas pedal with confidence. When you choose the new VW Passat for sale, you’re choosing a vehicle that prioritizes your safety. Always see where you’re going with features like forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. The Limited Edition trim showcases remarkable adaptive front lighting and front and rear parking sensors. The VW Lee’s Summit Difference: Did you know all our vehicles come with amazing safety features? That doesn’t mean you should head to the closest used car dealerships near you. Instead, come to VW Lee’s Summit, where we have the best selection of Certified Pre-Owned Volkswagens in Kansas City. Contact one of our Volkswagen dealers today, and ask about our inventory. 3. Get Cargo Space, Legroom, and More With the 2022 Volkswagen Passat How many times have you been in a sedan and felt cramped? With the 2022 Passat, you can finally stretch out. The backseat is enormous, which means it can fit passengers, pets, camping gear, suitcases, and anything else you need for your next adventure. To top it all off, the Volkswagen Passat is designed with an open cabin and thin door pillars, giving you exquisite outward visibility. The VW Lee’s Summit Difference: You can make your new Passat even more comfortable by installing genuine VW accessories like a remote start. Thankfully, you can bring your vehicle to our Volkswagen service center for expert installation of VW accessories and parts. Just contact us online or by phone, and we’ll schedule an appointment for your new Volkswagen. 4. A Car You Can’t Wait to Show Off The incredible technology inside Volkswagens has turned heads for several years, and the tech inside the 2022 Passat is no different. It comes with a standard 6.3-inch infotainment screen, three USB ports for your smart devices, and a six-speaker sound system. Upgrade trims and you can enjoy a nine-speaker premium Fender audio system. You can even use Android Auto and Apple CarPlay with VW App-Connect. The VW Lee’s Summit Difference: Volkswagen offers a suite of >protection options for all of their vehicles. For instance, you can get guaranteed asset protection, lease-end protection, key protection, and more. The only way to know which protection plan is right for your new VW Passat is by talking with a Volkswagen dealer. 5. Consider the Limited Edition Trim to Celebrate Nearly 50 Years of The Passat The Passat has been around since 1974, even though it was originally dubbed the Dasher and then the Quantum until 1990. Celebrate its long history on the road by driving the 2022 Limited Edition VW Passat for sale. This fantastic trim features top-of-the-line infotainment features, comfort leather seats, park assist, and an alluring Aurora Red. However, if you want to get your hands on this VW, contact your Volkswagen dealership right away, because VW is only manufacturing 1,973 Limited Edition Passats. The VW Lee’s Summit Difference: We make financing a new or used vehicle simple at VW Lee’s Summit. Not only do we have several options available, our team is full of experts that can find a finance package that’s right for your budget. You can get personal support from our Volkswagen dealership, or try out our online tools. Either way, we’re here for you when you need help. We Have the New 2022 Volkswagen Passat at VW Lee’s Summit! Skip searching the closest new and used car dealerships near you, and get service you can count on at VW Lee’s Summit! We have the new Passat, Atlas Cross Sport, and ID.4 Pro S. Plus, a vast selection of Certified Pre-Owned Volkswagens that have been meticulously inspected and detailed by our team of expert technicians. If you’re ready to ride into spring in a new VW, call our Volkswagen dealers at (816) 841-7253 or contact us online to schedule a test drive. Make sure you ask our team about how we can help an upcoming college grad drive into the future with a Volkswagen!

In 2016, the VW Passat was redesigned, which leaves on a few improvements for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat trims. Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) becomes standard across all trims Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert becomes standard on R-Line and SE trims New V6 SE with Technology model joins lineup (sold order only) Dramatic improvement in standard equipment on R-Line and SE with Technology trims The Passat, redesigned for 2016 with fresh sheet-metal, a revised interior, and new connectivity and driver assistance systems, has relatively minor changes for 2017. However, the R-Line model takes a step up with new features that include: the Composition Media touchscreen radio that has USB connectivity, voice control, SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial, and VW Car-Net App-Connect technology; Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist); Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert; a power driver seat; V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces; and heatable front seats. An available Lighting Package adds LED headlamps with LED DRLs and LED tailights. The SE adds KESSY keyless access with push-button start and has an available Lighting Package that adds foglights to the R-Line’s setup. The SE with Technology model, available with both the 1.8T engine and the VR6, adds remote start, Park Distance Control (Park Pilot), 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, and LED headlamps and taillights.

Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that the 2016 Passat, when equipped with the optional Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) system, has been awarded a 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2016 Passat recently underwent the IIHS Small Overlap Front Crash test and received the highest possible rating of “good”. The Passat receives a fully reinforced structure, building on the model’s “good” ratings in the Institute’s other crashworthiness tests. In addition, the new Passat offers a combination of both passive and active systems that are engineered to meet or exceed current crash regulations. The Passat is equipped with the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System as standard and is available with the following advanced driver assistance features: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist), an active Lane Departure Warning system (Lane Assist), passive and active Blind Spot Monitor (dependent on trim level) as well as Rear Traffic Alert with braking. The IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award is given to vehicles that have met TOP SAFETY PICK criteria—good ratings in the moderate overlap front, small overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests—and have earned an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention system performance. IIHS launched its front crash prevention rating program in 2013 to help consumers sort through a maze of technologies and zero in on the most effective systems. Under a three-tier rating program, models with optional or standard front crash prevention systems are rated as superior, advanced or basic. Ratings are determined by whether the vehicles have available front crash prevention systems, and, if so, how it performs in 12 and 25 mph autonomous emergency braking and forward collision warning tests. To assess the performance, points are awarded based on the braking and warning performance in the tests. Vehicles that have a warning system only earn a basic rating, provided the system meets National Highway Traffic Safety Administration performance criteria. For details, visit www.iihs.org. The Passat’s Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) system uses a radar sensor to help monitor the distance of traffic ahead of the vehicle. Within physical system limits, Front Assist helps alert the driver of critical front-end collision situations, both acoustically and visually by a clear warning symbol in the instrument cluster above 19 mph, and, if necessary, braking is initiated to slow the vehicle. If the driver fails to apply the brakes, the system autonomously applies them; if the pedal is engaged but the driver brakes too lightly, the pressure is increased by the system (braking support). Below 19 mph, the vehicle applies the brakes and warns the driver simultaneously. “The Passat’s IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award demonstrates Volkswagen’s longstanding commitment to vehicle safety and the development of innovative technologies,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Features such as Active Blind Spot Monitor and perpendicular Park Assist are unique to the segment and not typically seen outside of the luxury market.” The 2016 Passat is currently on sale at Volkswagen dealerships nationwide. Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) is standard on SE models and above. SE w/ Technology models and higher trim levels feature standard Blind Spot Monitor (warning only) and Rear Traffic Alert with braking. The active Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist) system is standard on SEL Premium models, which are also equipped with the Active Blind Spot Monitoring system with corrective steering. In addition to the Passat, 2016 Volkswagen Golf 4-door, Golf SportWagen, Golf GTI 4-door, and Jetta models have been awarded 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+ ratings by IIHS when equipped with the optional Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) system.