Interesting Facts About the Volkswagen Passat B1
The Volkswagen Passat B1 launched in the early 1970s and quickly became a worldwide model, offering a range of body styles and reaching markets from Europe to the United States and Brazil.
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Launch and Body‑Style Variety
The first‑generation Passat (B1) was introduced in 1973 and was available as two‑ and four‑door sedans as well as three‑ and five‑door versions. This diverse lineup helped the model appeal to a broad set of customers right from its debut.
U.S. Market as the Dasher
In the United States the Passat was marketed under the name Dasher and was sold in all three versions starting in 1974. More than 222,000 Dasher units were sold before the model was replaced.
Long‑Running Brazilian Production
Brazil produced the Passat B1 from 1974 until 1988, initially offering a 1.5‑liter gasoline engine. A larger 1.6‑liter engine was added to the Brazilian lineup with the 1976 model year.
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