Interesting Facts About the Volkswagen Passat B2
The Volkswagen Passat B2 was the second‑generation mid‑size Passat, built from 1981 until early 1988. Over three million examples were produced in Germany, and the model saw a range of body styles and market names during its run.
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Production Milestones
A total of 3,345,248 Passat B2s were manufactured in Germany. Production officially ended on 31 March 1988, with the Syncro version continuing until July 1988.
U.S. Branding as the Dasher
In the United States the Passat B2 was marketed under the name "Dasher" and was sold in all three versions from 1974. More than 222,000 Dasher units were sold before the model was replaced.
Variant and Santana Connections
The Passat B2 platform underpinned the first‑generation Volkswagen Santana, which was introduced in 1981 and began production in 1983. A wagon version, the Passat Variant, was also offered from 1981 through 1988.
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