2003 Volkswagen Passat King Cab 4WD

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW A FREE VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT. 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS WVWPD63B63P441159 Sedan 4D 1.8L I4 MPI FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Vehicle Overview Redesigned and dubbed the New Passat, the latest version of Volkswagen’s midsize sedan and wagon went on sale in February 2001 as a 2001.5 model. For the 2003 model year, Volkswagen’s 170-horsepower, turbocharged 1.8-liter engine is standard in the GL trim level. An Electronic Stability Program is optional in the GL, GLS 1.8T (turbo) and GLX models. New 15-inch alloy wheels and a sunroof are now standard on the GLS sedans. Built as a front-wheel-drive (FWD) model, the Passat also comes with 4Motion all-wheel drive (AWD). Three versions are available: the GLS 1.8T, GLS 2.8 V6 and upscale GLX. Early in 2002, Volkswagen introduced the Passat W8, which is equipped with a uniquely constructed eight-cylinder engine that has a “W” configuration. Sedan versions of the Passat W8 went on sale in late April 2002 and were followed later by the wagon. Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive (AWD) system is standard. A five-speed automatic is the only transmission available, but a six-speed-manual gearbox will be offered later in the 2003 model year. An optional Sport Package with 17-inch wheels and a sport suspension will also be available at a later date. Only about 5,000 Passat W8 models will be available at dealerships each year unless Volkswagen decides that demand is sufficient enough to increase production. The German automaker emphasizes the five-passenger Passat W8’s performance, refinement, luxury and value. Exterior Though it is similar in appearance to the previous model, nearly all of the New Passat’s body characteristics were modified during 2001. Only the roof and doors went unchanged, but most modifications were subtle. The grille was more sharply raked and integrated into the front bumper than the one in prior Passats. Chrome accents were added to the window surrounds and side strips. Body-colored bumpers have a black lower section, and the sharply raked black grille contains a pronounced center logo. Halogen projector-lens fog lamps are integrated into the front bumper. The taillights are fully transparent and encompass two small round lenses. The standard steel wheels on GLS models hold 15-inch tires, and alloy wheels are optional. The GLX edition rides on 16-inch tires and seven-spoke alloy wheels. Apart from special “W8” badging on the body, the Passat W8’s appearance is essentially the same as that of the regular Passat sedan and wagon. High-intensity-discharge headlights are fitted with power washers. Alloy wheels hold 16-inch tires, and four exhaust outlets are visible. A glass sunroof is standard. Both the sedan and wagon ride a 106.4-inch wheelbase and stretch 68.7 inches wide. The sedan measures 185.2 inches long overall, and the wagon is 184.3 inches long overall. Interior Five occupants fit inside the Passat sedan and Wagon. Each vehicle is equipped with reclining seats up front and a benchlike 60/40-split, folding rear seat. When equipped with 4Motion AWD, the backseat has a folding armrest with a pass-thru provision. The gauges have brushed-aluminum accents and the familiar Volkswagen blue lighting at night. The console contains adjustable-size cupholders and a compartmented storage area. An Immobilizer II anti-theft system prevents start-up unless a properly coded key is used. Helped by a space-saving hinge, the sedan has 15 cubic feet of trunk capacity the cargo capacity decreases in models equipped with AWD. When the backseat is folded down, cargo volume in the Passat Wagon totals 56.5 cubic feet. In the W8 sedan and Wagon, five occupants can savor leather seating surfaces and chrome and wood accents. The hated front seats are equipped with an eight-way power feature. Standard equipment includes a 200-watt, eight-speaker Monsoon audio system, automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers, heated windshield washer nozzles, an Immobilizer anti-theft syste