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The 2012 Volkswagen Passat has been named the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year!

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat has been named the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year



Along with German-engineered DNA, the Passat offers class-leading rear-seat legroom and standard Bluetooth and automatic dual-zone climate control. The Passat is available with three powertrains and is the only midsize sedan with a clean diesel option in the lineup. When equipped with a manual transmission the TDI Clean Diesel model is good for an EPA estimated 43 mpg on the highway and a range of 795 miles.



The 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year award was presented to Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen of America, during a press conference at the 2011 LA Auto Show.  "Volkswagen is extremely proud to receive this honor," said Browning. "This recognition from Motor Trend is a testament to the engineering integrity of the Passat and validates our strategy of providing a US-built, German engineered mid-size sedan at a price in the heart of the mid-size segment."

On sale since September 2011, the Passat is built at Volkswagen's state-of-the art factory in Chattanooga, TennesseeTom Wood Volkswagen in Indianapolis has a large number of new and pre-owned vehicles in inventory, including the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year Volkswagen Passat!

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