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The V6-Powered Volkswagen Passat And GT Are Dead For 2019

Sep. 05, 2018 4:10 PM ET by Jay Traugott / 7 Comments Another sign of the dying sedan? The current generation US market Volkswagen Passat has been around since 2011 and received a mid-life facelift for 2016. Any vehicle that can be dated back nearly eight years represents something of a dinosaur in this day and age of rapid automotive development. But the Tennessee-built Passat presses on for 2019 although there are some notable trim alterations. The Car Connection has confirmed with VW that the 2019 Passat will no longer offer the 3.6-liter V6 option. The 2.0-liter turbo diesel, as we all know, is already long gone, thus leaving the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, new for 2018, as the sole engine offering. It will again come paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. Volkswagen The absence of the V6 also means the GT trim has been dropped, along with the S and SEL. The Wolfsburg Edition and SE R-Line trim levels will continue for the new model year. The former trim will once again include 17-inch alloy wheels, keyless ignition, automatic emergency braking and a blind-spot monitoring system. A sunroof and 18-inch alloys will be optional. Meanwhile, the SE R-Line gains LED headlights and taillights, an improved infotainment system, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors, and Fender-branded audio, among other upgrades. Official pricing for the 2019 VW Passat has yet to be announced, though we don't expect it to change dramatically from last year's $22,995 base price. Volkswagen The fact that the Passat GT, with its lowered suspension and numerous other sporty upgrades, lasted for only one model year is quite telling. Let's face it: sedans, most notably compact and mid-size family sedans, are a dying breed as crossovers continue to win the auto evolution battle called survival of the strongest-selling. Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen

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