2021/2022 VW Passat Comparison in Bay City, MI

2022 VW Passat vs. 2021 VW Passat

As the last model year for the historic member of the Volkswagen lineup, the 2022 VW Passat sedan is going out on top, with its spacious interior and modern amenities. Compared to its 2021 counterpart, many of the same elements are present. However, the 2022 Passat introduces a Limited Edition trim that brilliantly showcases the company's appreciation to Chattanooga, Tennessee, the location of the VW facility that has built the Passat for the past decade. With plenty of updated visual components in this special edition sedan, owning a piece of history is an exciting experience. 

Performance

Consistency in performance for the 2022 VW Passat is achieved through the same powertrain that was found in the 2021 model year.  Powered by a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine, the 2022 Passat remains energetic in its acceleration around town or out on the highway. With 174 horsepower at the driver's command going through a seamless six-speed automatic transmission, the Passat remains a go-to sedan choice for spirited trips around mid-Michigan. The sedan also keeps its FWD platform as its sole drivetrain option for 2022. With similar fuel efficiency to its 2021 version, the 2022 Passat is the familiar fuel-efficient option in Michigan. 

Interior Features

Sporting a unique metallic Racing Green paint color on the exterior, the Limited Edition of the 2022 Passat shows off brilliantly as it zooms around any mid-Michigan locale. This color is also only available on the Limited Edition trim, with only a select few vehicles in this trim getting the color option. The Limited Edition trim also gets a unique 15-inch wheel design to further separate itself from the rest of its trim levels. 

Volkswagen has loaded the Limited Edition of the final model year Passat with the premium interior components that modern customers love. Every seat is upholstered in top-end leather and boasts heated functionality for optimal comfort every month of the year. Among the various modern entertainment and convenience applications that are installed in the infotainment system, the Limited Edition gets integrated navigation as a standard feature for easy-to-follow directions all across Michigan. Every song played through the various media applications has impeccable audio quality thanks to the Premium Sound System designed by Fender. 

Safety Features

Encompassing driver-assistance technology is the same between the 2021 model year and the 2022 Volkswagen Passat. This includes both Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking to give drivers confidence that their sedan is actively protecting them from the front of the vehicle. With Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Monitoring as additional standard features, the rear of the sedan is also extensively protected. In select trim levels of the 2022 Passat, the sedan gets the benefit of Adaptive Cruise Control for less burdensome highway driving. 

Order the 2022 Volkswagen Passat at Thelen VW

Visit or contact Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, MI, today to learn more about the 2022 VW Passat. Being the last model year of the excellent spacious sedan, you do not want to miss the opportunity to drive around mid-Michigan in an exciting vehicle. Our sales team is ready to help you find the 2022 Passat that you will adore for years to come. See why we are so highly rated by our mid-Michigan customers today! 

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