Volkswagen Passat VI (B6) gallery / page 3
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I (B1)
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1973–1981
II (B2)
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1980–1988
III (B3)
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1988–1993
IV (B4)
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1993–1997
V (B5)
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1996–2005
VI (B6)
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2005–2010
VII (B7)
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2010–2014
NMS
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2011–2022
VIII (B8)
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2014–2023
IX (B9)
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2023
The Volkswagen Passat B6 (Typ 3C) debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. Built on the PQ46 platform with a transverse engine layout, it maximized interior cabin room and cargo space. Visually, the B6 featured sharp teardrop headlights, a prominent chrome grille shield, and round LED tail lamps. Offered body forms were sedan and Variant estate.
Innovations featured push-button electronic ignition, an electric parking brake, adaptive cruise control, and DSG automatic transmissions. Gasoline offerings spanned 1.4 to 3.2-liter FSI/TSI engines, highlighted by the high-performance Passat R36 driven by a 300 hp 3.6 VR6 engine, while diesels featured 1.9 and 2.0 TDI options with Haldex-based 4Motion AWD.