According to Digital Trends, Volkswagen will release a sporty version of the Passat called the Passat GT. The news outlet cites a Volkswagen spokesperson as confirming the car, and that it will be released for the 2018 model year. Apparently it will draw heavily from the Passat GT concept shown in 2016.

For those that may have forgotten about the Passat GT concept, it looked like a GTI version of the sober sedan. It had a black grille with red accent lines, a more aggressive body kit, and sportier seats. The powertrain didn't receive any updates though, sticking with the normal Passat's VR6 engine with 280 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It had a dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. When it was shown, Volkswagen said that the idea came from feedback from dealers and consumers.



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