The 2012 Volkswagen Passat comes in its fifth generation and offers a mélange of German engineering, comfort, and generous space, with three different powertrain options. It's available with a 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder engine that provides 170 horsepower, a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel inline four-cylinder engine with 140 horsepower, and a 3.6-liter V6 that offers a solid 280 horsepower. The vehicle comes with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, whilst the V6 model is equipped with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The infotainment system comes with a touchscreen display and is equipped with Bluetooth for hands-free calling. Major safety features include electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, tire pressure monitoring, and six airbags. Trim levels include S, SE, SEL, and V6 SEL.