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2003 Volkswagen Passat
"It's everything we know how to do, done all at once," Volkswagen
asserts as they unveil the 2003 Volkswagen Passat with renewed poise and
self-assurance. Last year the Passat acquired accolade as the first car
in its Volkswagen class to install an eight-cylinder engine, coined as
the W8. This year, we see the introduction of an entry-level 4-cylinder
model.
Available Models
Choose from three trim levels: GLS, GLS V6, or GLX. The GLS and GLS V6
can be further customized with one of three special packages. The Luxury
Package includes power sunroof, rear sunshade, alloy wheels, and anti-theft
wheel locks. The Cold Weather Package includes heatable front seats, and
heated windshield washer nozzles. And to the Cold Weather Package, the
Leather Package adds a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel,
and leather trimmed seats.
Interior Features
Standard interior features of the 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS and GLS V6
include air conditioning, pollen and dust filter, eight-speaker cassette
stereo system, in-dash CD player, trip computer, cruise control, and a
cooled illuminated lockable glove box. Inside the GLX, further avails
include a sleek wood-trimmed interior, and Monsoon stereo system. Nothing
is left out inside the GLX. Other standard features for the GLX include
heatable eight-way power front seats, three-position memory on the driver's
seat, leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, self-dimming rear
view mirror, and power sunroof.
Exterior Features
The base 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS and GLS V6 models offer standard exterior
features such as heated power remote mirrors, clear lens halogen head
lamps, and projector lens fog lamps integrated into front bumper. Upgrades
can include any of the packages mentioned above in the Available Models
section. The GLX dishes up standard extras like rain-sensing wipers, heated
windshield washer nozzles, and alloy wheels.
Performance
V + V = W. Take two Volkswagen V engines, fuse them together, and you
get the new surprisingly compact W8. The W8 engine is undoubtedly the
Passat's biggest and best move thus far under the hood. It produces 270
horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque for a powerful yet elegant ride. You
can find this W8 engine in the GLX model, which can also house the V6
engine if you so desire.
Also available to the 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS and GLS V6 models is
the 4-cylinder, 1.8-litre, 170 horsepower engine with 166 lb-ft of torque,
and the V6, 2.8-litre engine pumping out 190 horsepower and 206 lb-ft
of torque. The Passat comes with an automatic 5-speed transmission that
also offers 'Tiptronic' manual mode capabilities. Unleaded fuel mileage
runs at 21/30 (city/hwy) mpg for the 5-speed automatic 1.8-litre engine,
and 20/27 (city/hwy) mpg for the 5-speed automatic V6 engine.
Safety and Security
Outstanding safety can be found here in the 2003 Volkswagen Passat. Each
of the four doors has its own impacting steel beam inside to protect all
passengers equally. The Passat is literally full of airbags, from front-impact
bags, and side-impact bags neatly tucked away inside the front seats,
to the side curtain airbags strategically set to inflate from above the
doors to provide yet another layer of cushioning between the cabin and
any uninvited guests.
Volkswagen's optional 4MOTION™ all-wheel drive system, which balances
torque between all four wheels, teams up with Electronic Differential
Lock (EDL) that controls the ABS brakes to constantly maximize traction.
Volkswagen takes 'drive safe' to new levels of respect, and the Passat
is no exception.
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2003 Volkswagen Passat
 Halogen
headlamps with clear, light weight, chip-resistant polycarbonate
lenses
Daytime
Running Lights (DRL). Upon start-up of vehicle, headlights are engaged
with reduced power; instrument panel lighting, parking lights and
taillights remain off. To engage all lights with full power the
light switch must be turned to on position.
Driver
& passenger side power mirrors, heatable
Chrome
applications to grille, bumpers, side moldings and side window frames
Power
glass sunroof, tilt and slide, tinted glass, with sunshade, pinch
protection, and driver's door power lock operated convenience closing
feature (except - GL 1.8T)
Anti-theft
vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, trunk lid, radio and starter,
with warning LED in driver's door top sill and audible/visual de/activation
verification
Immobilizer
theft deterrent system (Transponder III)
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