New York 2012: Volkswagen Passat AllTrack Satisfies The Diesel Wagon Crowd

by Derek Kreindler

Published: April 5th, 2012

new york 2012 volkswagen passat alltrack satisfies the diesel wagon crowd

Volkswagen purists rejoice; here’s a European Passat wagon with a 2.0L diesel, a DSG gearbox, all-wheel drive and the prestige of not being an American-built VW.

The AllTrack is officially a concept for our purposes, but VW will sell you one if you live in the Schengen Zone. Look for an American version to have a gasoline option as well as the 140 horsepower TDI motor. The AllTrack would conceivably be a strong rival to the Subaru Outback while also helping VW out with the big gaping crossover hole in their lineup. I wonder if they’ll offer it with a manual?

The biggest sticking point here seems to be that the AllTrack is ostensibly built in Europe, off of a car that isn’t sold here. Will it be imported or will Chattanooga somehow be retrofitted to build a unique model?

Thanks to AutoGuide.com for the photos

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PlentyofCars on Apr 05, 2012

Is this a Haldex or Audi/Torsen AWD ??

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Fujii13 on Apr 06, 2012

The DSGs in America are rated to tow exactly zero pounds. Give me a manual please.

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