2016 Volkswagen Passat

2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S The 2016 Passat 1.8T S is a pretty interesting base trim because VW gave it a surprisingly good amount of equipment for the money. Cool/useful features 1.8L TSI turbocharged 4-cylinder 170 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque , with a 6-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission. E Edmunds +1 25 city / 38 highway MPG excellent highway mileage for a midsize sedan. E Edmunds 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels standard on the S. Dual-zone Climatronic automatic climate control surprisingly upscale for the base trim. 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system Bluetooth + USB + auxiliary input CD player Steering-wheel audio controls Rearview camera standard. Cruise control Heated exterior mirrors 60/40 split-folding rear seats 15.9-cu-ft trunk very large for a midsize sedan. E Edmunds Automatic Post-Collision Braking after a collision is detected, the system can automatically apply the brakes to help prevent or reduce the severity of a secondary collision. A Autoblog Safety The S has a solid basic safety package including: Stability control Traction control 4-wheel ABS Brake assist Tire-pressure monitoring Front, side and head airbags Rearview camera Automatic post-collision braking The more advanced features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning/Front Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring and Lane Assist were higher-trim/option equipment rather than standard on the S. A Autoblog +1 One important detail The 2016 Passat was refreshed , and the S got some significant equipment upgrades compared with the previous generation. VW specifically added the new MIB II infotainment system, dual-zone climate control, alloy wheels and backup camera to the base S. C Cars.com