The year 1973 saw many significant events in world history. It was the year when involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War ended with the signing of peace pacts. Skylab, the first space station of the United States, was then launched. It was also the year when televised hearings of the Watergate Scandal began in the United States Senate.

This year also marked the launching of the very first Volkswagen Passat, a midsize car built by the Germany-based Volkswagen. Starting with the design created by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the vehicle has seen numerous facelifts over the years and has greatly evolved from the basic contraption it has been to the masterpiece it has come to be in this day and age.

The Passat of the modern times comes loaded with top-of-the-line exterior features. The chrome grille makes a good first impression as it leads the other features in showing how great Passat is. Handsome bi-xenon headlights that produce a bright spectrum of light follow suit. Heatable power side mirrors as well as door and panel seams also join the bandwagon. Finally, five-spoke 16” wheels provide the vehicle the ability to make more precise turns.

The Passat’s interior is easy on the eyes as well. Multifunction steering wheel makes controls close at hand. The hand-polished wood and chrome trim makes everything inside look simple yet refined. Also in existence are eight-way programmable heated seats that do the job in making passengers feel warm during cold season.

The Passat has a lot to boast of performance-wise. It is a vehicle that employs different engines for different types of drivers. This feature allows people to induce from the Passat the type of driving experience that they prefer.

The Passat proves to be a true brainchild of the geniuses behind Volkswagen. Carefully thought of and even more carefully designed, it is a car that has endeared itself to everyone. This is especially true to those who know how much it is worth having.