Which model of Passat has a clock in the interior?
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Passat with a clock in the interior is the Automatic Luxury model. Details of Passat Lingyu: The exterior refresh is not the only improvement of the Passat Lingyu based on the B5 platform; the body structure has also been optimized. In the roof area, a newly designed reinforcing beam integrated with the B-pillars has been added between the two B-pillars, enhancing the vehicle's safety during rollovers. For the C-pillar section, after removing the triangular window, the reinforcing plate of the C-pillar has been further strengthened. The body's sill section has also been optimized based on the B5 platform, increasing the rigidity and deformation resistance of this area. Passat Lingyu Powertrain: The engines of the Passat Lingyu have been upgraded to meet the Euro IV standard. The power parameters of the 1.8T and 2.8TV6 engines remain largely unchanged, but the fuel consumption at a constant speed of 90km/h has slightly decreased.
I've been playing with the old Passat for over a decade. The most classic version with a clock in the dashboard was the limited edition from the early 2000s. The clock was embedded in the center of the real wood trim on the dashboard, featuring mechanical movement with Roman numerals, and even the steering wheel had that walnut wood grain. Back then, this design was clearly aimed at high-end business use, with seat memory function and seat heating as standard features. Later, after the facelift, only the top-tier 380TSI Premium version retained this configuration, but the clock was made smaller and moved above the air vents. Honestly, the quality feel dropped significantly. Nowadays, finding a used one with the clock in the second-hand market is a matter of luck, especially those with the original clock—they get snapped up instantly.
