http://carwp.blogspot.com.br/2015/02/slides-volkswagen-passat-alltrack-2016.html (from Volkswagen Press Release) A new generation of the all-wheel drive Passat Alltrack will be celebrating its world premiere at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. This Volkswagen is a genuine all-round vehicle: it can be used to drive through snowy passes to alpine ski pistes, along a beach with a boat in tow or to a construction site for a meeting with an architect. The new Passat Alltrack expands the horizons of active people. A touring car, business vehicle, family all-rounder and spacious SUV in one. A "can do" car. The off-road driving modifications - which include underbody protection, superior approach, departure and breakover angles, side sill extensions that are also fitted with underbody protection and rugged wheel arch mouldings - make the body tough and also give the vehicle its own distinctive style. At the same time, state-of-the-art technology ensures that the rugged appearance lives up to its promise: the Passat Alltrack also takes rough terrain in its stride effortlessly and reliably thanks to ground clearance increased by 27.5 mm, a special off-road driving programme with adapted assistance systems, a modified chassis and 4MOTION all-wheel drive.
New engines
Volkswagen offers a choice of five new direct-injection engines for the second generation Passat Alltrack: two turbo petrol engines (TSI) and three turbodiesel engines (TDI). They all comply with the Euro 6 emissions standard. The powerful TSI engines deliver 110 kW / 150 PS and 162 kW / 220 PS respectively. The range of high-torque TDI engines also starts at 110 kW / 150 PS; two additional engines deliver 140 kW / 190 PS and 176 kW / 240 PS. Stop/start and battery regeneration systems are included in the standard specification. Volkswagen offers the 150 PS TSI and TDI engines with a manual 6-speed gearbox. All of the more powerful versions come equipped with dual-clutch gearbox.
All-wheel drive as standard
As already mentioned, the new Passat Alltrack is equipped with 4MOTION all-wheel drive as a standard feature. It is based on a fifth generation Haldex coupling and becomes active even before slip occurs to eliminate nearly all loss of traction. In normal driving, only the front wheels are driven, saving fuel. But as soon as there is a risk of losing traction, the rear axle is smoothly engaged in a fraction of a second. Along with the Haldex coupling that acts as a longitudinal lock, the electronic differential locks (EDS) integrated in the electronic stability control system (ESC) act as transverse locks for all four wheels. If a wheel starts to spin, they ensure that drive power is directed to the wheel on the opposite side within fractions of a second. In addition, the Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI with 220 PS and 2.0 TDI with 240 PS are also equipped with XDS+ on both axles. This system - available as an option on all other Passat Alltrack models - brakes the wheels on the inside of the bend during fast cornering and thus optimises the steering response. In technical terms, XDS+ is a functional extension of the electronic differential locks.
Off-road mode
All Passat Alltrack derivatives offer various driving modes as standard. In addition to the "Eco", "Normal", "Sport" and "Individual" driving modes, as seen in other versions of the Passat (in combination with adaptive chassis control DCC), the additional "Offroad" mode is a USP within the Alltrack model range. Pressing a button adapts all relevant driving and assistance systems in the Passat Alltrack to off-road use. Some examples: by changing the ABS regulation intervals in "Offroad" mode, the tyres can build up a wedge of stones on loose surfaces during emergency stops, thus reducing the stopping distance. In addition, Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Assist prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards on uphill slopes and unwanted acceleration on downhill stretches. The accelerator can be operated more sensitively. At the same time, gear shift points are higher and automatic upshifting is suppressed in manual mode.
Towing capacity of 2,200 kg
The Passat Alltrack offers significantly enhanced safety and dynamics with its alliance of EDS, XDS+ and 4MOTION. It is also an ideal towing vehicle: for a twelve per cent gradient, the Passat Alltrack has a (braked) towing capacity of 2,200 kg (exception: the 110 kW / 150 PS TSI has a towing capacity of 1,800 kg).
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