Volkswagen Passat (B6)

The Volkswagen Passat (B6), internally designated Typ 3C, is a mid-size car produced by Volkswagen from 2005 to 2010. It was the sixth generation of the Volkswagen Passat. Replacing the Passat (B5.5), the B6 represented a significant redesign, moving away from the platform shared with the Audi A4 and adopting a transverse engine layout more common in front-wheel-drive vehicles.

Key features of the Passat (B6) included:

• Platform: Unlike its predecessor, the B6 utilized a transverse engine platform, improving interior space and allowing for a more compact engine bay.

• Engine Options: The B6 offered a range of petrol and diesel engines, including inline-four and V6 configurations. These included TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection) petrol engines known for their fuel efficiency and performance, as well as TDI (Turbocharged Direct Injection) diesel engines.

• Body Styles: The Passat (B6) was available as a four-door sedan (saloon) and a five-door estate (wagon), marketed as the Variant.

• Technology: The B6 introduced new technology features for the Passat line, such as electromechanical parking brake, adaptive chassis control (DCC), and improved safety systems.

• Styling: The exterior design was a departure from previous Passat generations, featuring a more modern and aerodynamic appearance.

• Market: The Passat (B6) was sold globally, with regional variations in trim levels, engine options, and standard equipment.

The Passat (B6) was succeeded by the Volkswagen Passat (B7) in late 2010, which was largely a facelift of the B6 platform.