We include 6 airbags in our Passat to cushion the impact of collisions and reduce the risk of injury. As a safety feature, it's absolutely essential.
Why do we need airbags? Because seat-belts alone are not enough. In an accident, passengers can be thrown forward even when they're belted increasing the risk of injuries. That's where airbags come in. The front and second row seats of the Passat are equipped with 6 airbags: driver and front passenger airbags, front seat, side impact airbags and a curtain airbag system for front and second row occupants. Combined with seat belts, the airbags provide an exceptional level of protection for all occupants - by cushioning the impact in the event of a collision. What does the airbag do? An airbag is deployed in the event of an accident to cushion the body and minimise the risk of injury. Cushions the body in a side impact too. Inflates and deflates in just milliseconds.
Prevention is always better than cure We like to put our drivers on the road to safety. That's why we've included advanced active safety features in our cars to help prevent accidents. But sadly, accidents still happen. Even so, they need not cause injuries. Six ways to cushion the blow. We've fitted no less than 6 airbags in the Volkswagen Passat - including front, side and curtain airbags. Our front and side airbags offer vital protection for the driver and front seat passenger. They serve to cushion the impact coming from the front and sides. They know just when to go off too - thanks to the smart sensors that measure the severity of a collision. So there's no need to worry about your airbags activating in a minor incident. And if the passenger seat is empty, the airbag won't be activated. Passat also includes curtain airbags. These are housed within the roof - and designed to deploy downwards, protecting both front and rear passengers, in the event of a collision.