This is a rare Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6, seen in northern Beijing. The Chinese-German sedan was in great shape. Volkswagen produced the B6 Passat in China from 2003 to 2011, with multiple updates over the years. The car we have here is a 2007-2009 2.8 V6, the highest spec B6 Passat in China, and probably in the world.
Specifications
The engine of the Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 was a 2.8-liter 30-valve V6 engine with a 190 hp/260 Nm output. The car had a 210 km/h top speed and 0-100 took 10 seconds flat.
Volkswagen positioned the 2.8 V6 model as the ultimate Passat. It came with a high quality paint, lots of chrome, extra large tires with unique alloys, darkened passenger car windows, a leather and wood interior, and individual screens for the passengers in the back.
Interior
The 2.8 V8 was the only Passat with standard GPS. The infotainment system played CDs and DVDs. The wood in this car is in good shape. The seats look a bit worn, but they are well protected by seat covers.
An expensive Volkswagen
The screens in the rear were fitted in the headrests.
Sadly, all that pretty came with a price. In 2007, the Passat 2.8 V6 sold for 301.800 yuan. The next-most expensive model was the Passat 1.8T VIP, powered by the 150 hp 1.8 turbo. It was loaded with goodies as well, but it didn’t have the fancy screens.
Price for that one was 227.800 yuan, almost 80.000 less than the 2.8 V6. The difference was enough to buy a high end Volkswagen Polo! A basic 1.8 turbo sold for 199.98o yuan.
Not many buyers saw the extra value of 40 more horses and some extra luxuries for 80.000 yuan. Sales of the 2.8 V6 were slow. These days, it is a rarity on the road.
The lights visors might look aftermarket, but they really were factory-standard for the 2007-2009 series Passat.
Even the badges looked more luxurious on the 2.8 model. It probably was worth the extra money, but the money was just a bit too much.
Shanghai-Volkswagen produced the Passat in China. The badge says: 上海大众, Shànghǎi Dàzhòng, Shanghai-Volkswagen.
This is a factory photo of the 2.8 V6.