The new Volkswagen Passat Alltrack is now available for order in Britain with the first cars arriving in dealer lots on May 28. The high-riding, crossover version of the Passat Estate is offered in one trim level and a choice of two diesel engines, both of which are equipped with VW’s 4MOTION four-wheel drive system as standard.

The base model is powered by a 2.0-liter TDI producing 138bhp (140PS) linked to a 6-speed manual gearbox and is priced at £28,475. It returns a combined fuel economy of 49.6mpg UK (41.3mpg US or 5.7lt/100km) with CO2 emissions of 150g/km.

The second options is a 2.0-liter TDI with 168bhp (170PS) matched to a six-speed DSG transmission that’s priced at £31,025. It is rated at 47.9mpg UK (39.9mpg US or 5.9lt/100km) with CO2 emissions of 150g/km.

Both models come with equipped with Alcantara upholstery, electronic climate control, touchscreen satellite navigation, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system and 18-inch Canyon alloy wheels as standard.

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