Tokyo: 2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack offers crossover capability with wagon style
We have a soft spot for rugged wagons like the and the , and while these useful soft-roaders are slowly going the way of the dinosaur here in the United States, they’re still quite popular in Europe. is now getting in on the action with this, the – a more capable version of the Passat Estate that isn’t offered Stateside.
The Alltrack rides a full 30 millimeters higher than a standard wagon, comes standard with 4Motion all-wheel drive and has an off-road mode. When engaged, the off-road setting activates hill descent assist, alters the ABS mapping to allow for higher thresholds on loose terrain and quickens the reaction time of the electronic differential locks in an effort to prevent wheelspin on gravel. In the UK, Volkswagen will offer the Passat Alltrack with two versions of its popular 2.0-liter turbo-diesel inline-four, rated at 138 and 168 horsepower.
for the full details on the high-riding Passat, and click through our attached live gallery to see the new Alltrack under the lights of the .
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