Volkswagen Passat large used car of the decade
17 December 2009
The Volkswagen Passat has been given a title as a best used car.
If you drive a used Volkswagen Passat, you'll be pleased to know it has just received an accolade.The 1996 fifth-generation version of the vehicle has been named the Large Used Car of the Decade by CAP, the car valuation firm.
CAP spokesperson Mark Bulmer stated: "The Volkswagen Passat is a byword for quality and the model launched in 1996 was a quantum leap forward in every area most important to the trade and the used car buyer."
He praised its diesel engine and affordable price and noted that even with a six-figure mileage, the car could perform well.
The Passat was first introduced in 1973 and the fifth-generation model was unveiled at the 1996 Paris Motor Show.
In 1997, it was named European Car of the Year at the Auto 1 Awards.
Volkswagen and Suzuki are currently in the process of carrying out a long-term partnership.
They mean to work together in producing more environmentally friendly automobiles.
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