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15 millionth Passat rolls off the production line

Monday, 12 Nov 2007 16:30
15 millionth Passat rolls off the production line
The 15 millionth Volkswagen Passat has rolled off the production line at the company's production plant in Emden, Germany.

The model was a Passat Variant BlueMotion 1.9 TDI in arctic blue silver metallic with a 77 kW (105 HP) engine, and was donated to DKMS (the German Bone Marrow Donor Centre).

The car is one of the most successful ever produced by the company, and has been in production for 34 years.

"Fifteen million Passats produced in 34 years are a fantastic achievement which everyone at the Emden plant can take pride in together with all the other members of the Passat family at plants throughout the world," commented group board of management member Professor Jochem Heizmann.

The thoughts were echoed by Emden plant manager Pavel Vacek.

"This round figure has a very special significance for our plant. Of the 15 million Passats produced in total, 5.9 million were made in Emden," said Mr Vacek.

"This indicates the tremendous importance of the model as a symbol for our plant and our region."

The car was also praised by works council chairman Peter Jacobs.

Speaking in Emden, Mr Jacobs said, "13 plants around the globe have been involved in the Passat success story since 1973 and the model has provided work, security and income for people throughout the world.

"The Passat has become a flagship of the Volkswagen brand. At Emden, we are proud of the Passat and we share this success with our colleagues at plants around the world."

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