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1996-2005 Volkswagen Passat review
The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG ("VW"), produced in various forms since 1973.The all-new fifth-generation Passat (B5 platform) was launched in 1996 in Europe and Australia.The car featured four-link front suspension, designed to eliminate torque steering. Four-wheel drive was later introduced as an option, using a Torsen AWD system, which helps avoid loss of traction on slick surfaces. This was the same Torsen AWD system as Audi used in the A4 and A6. Power came from a 1.8 L turbocharged 150-hp 4-cylinder engine, or a 2.8 L 30-valve 190 hp (140 kW) V6. Two transmission options were available: a 5-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed automatic transmission with tiptronic.In mid-2000, the Passat received a facelift, involving a minor tweaking of the styling and some mechanical alteration, commonly known as the B5.5. Although some of the body panels remained unchanged, new projector-optic headlights, bumpers, tail lights, and chrome trim gave the car a fresher look.
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