What are the differences between government-procurement vehicles and regular vehicles?

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LaSimon
07/30/25 7:17am
Here are the differences between the Passat government-procurement version and the regular version: 1. Purpose: The government-procurement version is mainly used as official vehicles by state agencies or public institutions, while regular vehicles are for personal transportation. 2. Configuration: The government-procurement Passat uses the highly reliable Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission. The 1.4T government-procurement Passat lacks a multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, and has only a basic sunroof. It also doesn't feature front electric seat adjustment, rearview camera, and has smaller wheels (one inch smaller than the Elite version). In contrast, the regular 1.4T Passat uses a 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission, known for its high transmission efficiency, fast gear shifting, and better fuel economy.
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