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Variant At the in September 2007, Volkswagen launched the 'R line' R36, created. The R36 uses a 3.6 rated 300 (221; 296 ) and 350 (258 ) of torque, which pushes the saloon and Variant (estate/wagon) to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.6 and 5.8 seconds respectively. The name 'R36' is derived from the engine displacement, 3.6-litres. The R36 features redesigned front and rear spoilers,4 wheel drive, DSG gearbox with paddleshift on the flat-bottom steering wheel, 18' Omanyt aluminium alloy wheels, 20 mm (0.8 in) lowered suspension, 'R' engraved stainless steel pedals, Recaro seats with R36 logo, heated front and rear seats, Bi-Xenon headlights with cornering function, and twin rear muffler tailpipes. In July 2008, Volkswagen launched the R36 version in the Middle East. Passat CC [ ]. Back In October 2010, the Passat Alltrack debuted at the 2010, straddling the company's passenger and UV ranges.

The Passat Alltrack has raised ground clearance from 135 to 165 mm which improves approach angle from 13.5 to 16 degrees, departure angle from 11.9 to 13.6 degrees and ramp angle from 9.5 to 12.8 degrees when compared to the standard Passat wagon. Passat Alltrack is the only VW in the passenger range to offer 4Motion with off-road driving programme, the off-road system works in conjunction with the ABS, electronic differential lock (EDL), DSG & hill descent assist system to control the vehicle in an off-road expedition. The engine range of the Passat Alltrack consists of two 2.0 L TDI with outputs of 103 kW/140 hp & 125 kW/170 hp and two petrol engines, 1.8 L producing 118 kW/160 hp and 2.0 L TSI producing 155 kW/207 hp. The TDI models come standard with BlueMotion Technology packages with Stop/Start system and battery regeneration mode for recovering braking energy.

The two lesser powered engine variants 2.0 L TDI and 1.8 L TSI are only available in front wheel drive format with a manual 6 speed transmission. The rest of the range with 4Motion has a 6 speed DSG automated manual transmission, except the 2.0 L TDI with 103 kW/140 hp has an option of 6 speed manual. In 2012 at the, VW showed a Passat Alltrack with 2.0 L TDI 125 kW/170 hp under Alltrack Concept nameplate to gauge response for a future market in the offroad wagon segment.

2010 facelift (B7) [ ]. Sedan (facelift) The B6 Passat was facelifted by Klaus Bischoff and, [ ] and was unveiled at the in September 2010. The B7 facelift revised all external body panels (except roof and glasshouse) and revised grille and headlights. Overall height and width dimensions remained unchanged, while length increased by 4 mm. New features included a fatigue detection system and an automatic 'city emergency braking' system.

It arrived at dealerships in December 2010. Interiors featured minor detail changes. China [ ] In China, the PQ46 Passat was released by (FAW-VW subsidiary (FAW-VW) as the Magotan since July 2007, after Volkswagen's other joint venture in China, (SVW) had decided to use the B5 platform for the Passat and the Passat Lingyu (long-wheelbase Passat). Since August 2010 the wagon version of Passat B6 will be offered in China, which is a fully imported model. But this car is simply called Volkswagen Variant in China, in order not to refer the name 'Passat' or 'Magotan'.

Engines [ ] is used in nearly every version of the Passat, ranging from 1.6 to 3.6 (the 1.6-litre can reach 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 11.5 seconds, and 200 km/h (124.3 mph) for versions), and the 2.0-litre (TDI) diesel is available in both 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) and 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) variants. Market, a 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) 2.0-litre turbocharged was offered along with the 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) 3.6-litre, with six-speed (only available on the base 2.0 T model). As of the 2009 model year, the and 4motion option were discontinued on US Passats. Retrieved 2010-07-11. Tekken 7 phisotnsamweeblycom. Retrieved 24 May 2013.

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