German carmaker Volkswagen has announced plans to offer a special edition of the Passat in the United States.
Called the Wolfsburg, the "value-oriented" model will come with perforated V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces, a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, satellite radio and a Media Device-Interface with an iPod cable. There's also Bluetooth connectivity, a multi-function steering wheel and distinctive 16-inch alloy wheels.
Power will come from a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine which produces 170 hp and 240 Nm of torque. It is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission which could the car to sprint from 0-96 km/h in 8.7 seconds.
The 2013 Passat Wolfsburg Edition has a starting price of $23,495 and will go on sale in late spring.
