전장 4767mm, 전폭 1832mm, 전고 1456mm, 휠베이스 2791mm의 차체를 갖는다. 이는 단종된 미국형 파사트의 전장 4870mm, 전폭 1835mm, 전고 1485mm, 휠베이스 2803mm 대비 작고 낮은 차체다. 일반적으로 유럽형 모델은 미국형 대비 차체가 작다.
신형 파사트GT는 디젤 모델만 출시됐다. 트림별 가격은 2.0 TDI 기본형 4320만원, 프리미엄 4610만원, 프레스티지 4990만원, 4모션(사륜구동) 프레스티지 5290만원이다. 4개 트림에는 모두 2.0L 디젤 엔진과 6단 DSG(듀얼클러치) 변속기가 적용됐다. 성능은 최고출력 190마력(3500~4000rpm), 최대토크 40.8㎏·ｍ(1900~3300rpm)이다. 정지상태에서 시속 100㎞까지 도달하는데 걸리는 시간은 7.9초, 최고 속도는 233㎞/h다. 복합 연비는 15.1㎞/L(도심 13.7㎞/L, 고속 17.2㎞/L). 색상은 우라노 그레이, 퓨어 화이트, 리플렉스 실버, 블랙 오크 브라운, 아틀란틱 블루, 딥 블랙 등 총 6가지다.
파사트는 1973년 첫 출시 이후 전세계 2200만대가 팔렸다. 파사트GT는 유럽형 8세대 모델이다.
Volkswagen of America, Inc., debuted the 2018 Passat GT special model at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. The production model, previewed by a concept at Automobility LA in 2016, was designed by the company's North American engineering hub in Chattanooga, Tennessee, based on extensive feedback from U.S. customers and dealers.
"The Passat GT illustrates how the North American Region can shape Volkswagen vehicles specifically for the U.S. market," said Dr. Matthias Erb, Chief Engineering Officer, North American Region, Volkswagen. "Combining a local perspective with our global engineering expertise allows us to create vehicles that meet the needs and desires of customers here."
The Volkswagen Passat GT joins the Passat lineup for model year 2018 as a limited-run special model based off the R-Line® trim. It will be available in four exterior colors-Pure White, Reflex Silver, Platinum Grey, and Deep Black.
Starting at the front, Passat GT differentiates itself from standard Passat models with standard LED headlights and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). It borrows the R-Line® bumper and adds a honeycomb grille, GT badge, and a red accent line, reminiscent of the high-performance Golf GTI. A sport suspension gives it a more planted stance and cements the aggressive look.
Moving around the side of the vehicle, the GT receives sporty touches from top to bottom. A black roof is complimented by black mirror caps and black window and door trim. Two-tone 19-inch "Tornado" wheels are accentuated with red-painted brake calipers, another nod to Volkswagen's performance heritage.
At the back, the Volkswagen Passat GT's accents continue with a black spoiler and blackened LED taillights. The rear fascia also includes black bumper trim and a double exhaust with an acoustic package.
Inside, the GT features piano black center console and vent trim, carbon fiber optic décor, black headliner, and aluminum GT-badged sills. Seating surfaces are black leatherette with Moonrock Gray inserts and contrast stitching. Standard interior comfort features include: a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 8-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, dual-zone Climatronic® automatic climate control, and heated side mirrors.
To keep passengers connected, the Passat GT features a Composition Media infotainment unit with 6.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display and standard Bluetooth® for compatible devices, Voice Control, and Volkswagen Car-Net® App-Connect technology that offers compatible smartphone integration with the three major platforms-Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™ and MirrorLink®. GT models feature two USB ports-one in the center console and one in the rear seat console. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio is standard and includes a three-month trial.
The new Volkswagen Passat GT will be powered by Volkswagen's 3.6-liter VR6® engine, making it a true sport sedan. Producing an impressive 280 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 rpm with regular fuel, it offers power and luxury-class driving comfort with surprising fuel economy-EPA estimated fuel economy is 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. Shifting is handled by a standard six-speed DSG® automatic transmission with Tiptronic®, which features steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Every 2018 Passat model comes with the People First Warranty, America's best bumper-to-bumper new vehicle limited warranty. The warranty provides coverage for six-years or 72,000-miles (whichever occurs first), and the warranty can be transferred to subsequent owners throughout the remainder of its duration.
The 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT is expected to arrive at U.S. Volkswagen dealers in the second quarter of 2018. Pricing for the Passat GT starts at $29,090. The destination charge is an additional $850.
