1998 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

The 1998 Volkswagen Passat Wagon is available in a single trim: the GLS. Safety features include dual front and side airbags, traction control, an anti-lock brake system (ABS), child safety locks, and daytime running lights. Powering the Passat Wagon is a 1.8-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 150 horsepower. A 5-speed manual is the standard transmission, with the option of upgrading to a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, power windows and door locks, cruise control, a tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry, and an AM/FM stereo with cassette. Optional items include leather trim, a power glass sunroof, a CD changer and heated front seats.

The Volkswagen Passat Wagon was first introduced to America in 1990 as successor to the midsize Quantum. In the fall of 1997, the all-new 1998 Passat sedan went on sale, and it is now joined by a wagon. The new Passat Wagon (Passat refers to a European wind) is slightly larger than its predecessor, and shares the sedan's stylish, eye-catching lines. The wagon went on sale in the spring of 1998. Currently only the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is available, but the powerful VR6 and economical TDI engines will be available later in the model year.

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