1995-1997 Volkswagen Passat: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Volkswagen extensively revamped its compact sedan and station wagon for 1995, though using mechanical components similar to those in the 1990-94 version. Passats got a "waterfall" grille and integrated rear spoiler. Dual airbags and manual 3-point seatbelts with emergency tensioners replaced motorized front belts. The GLX model, available as either a sedan or wagon, came with ample equipment and Volkswagen's narrow-angle 2.8-liter V6 engine. A value-leading GLS model, added later in the 1995 model year, came only as a sedan, powered by a 115-horsepower, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. Both models came standard with a 5-speed manual transmission, and a 4-speed automatic was optional. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes were standard on the GLX, and optional on the GLS.