Volkswagen in Emden produced the 14 millionth Passat last Thursday (27th April, 2006). The model is one of the most popular mid-range cars and currently the most successful vehicle in its class in Germany.

“The Passat guarantees safety, quality and economy“, said Plant Manager Siegfried Fiebig as the vehicle left the production line. This is confirmed by numerous accolades from experts, journalists and customers who have put the car through its paces in recent months. The anniversary vehicle is a reflex silver 103 kW Passat Variant (wagon) Highline 4-Motion.

Worldwide, Volkswagen currently produces 2,900 vehicles from the various Passat series every working day at the plants in Emden, Zwickau/Mosel, Shanghai (China) and Anchieta (Brazil).

Last year, Europe’s leading car maker delivered some 600,000 Passats to customers all over the world. The main markets in Europe include Germany, UK, France, Spain and Italy. The main sales areas for the Passat outside Europe are Asia and the USA.

Volkswagen in Emden
The Volkswagen Emden plant produces the Passat sedan and is the only plant to produce the Passat wagon. In 2005 the new Passat (6th generation) began production. Some 216,400 vehicles left the assembly lines in Emden in 2005.

Europe’s most modern press shop has been in operation in Emden since 2001. Two vacuum transfer presses, each designed for a total force of 73,000 kilonewtons, can produce about 20,000 parts per day.

At the end of December 2005, about 8,800 people were employed at the plant.

The 14th million Volkswagen Passat left the production line in Emden on 27th April, 2006