Volkswagen Chattanooga said today it has achieved a significant production milestone with the completion of its 500,000th Passat.
The car, produced in the world's first and only LEED Platinum certified factory in Chattanooga, was a Candy White Limited Edition, with black interior, keyless access with pushbutton start, a rearview camera, heated seats, a 170 horsepower, 1.8 liter turbo engine, premium radio and 17 inch alloy 'Sonoma' wheels.
"Our Passat has raised the bar on what Americans can expect from a mid-size sedan and the 500,000th car was built with the same passion for detail as the first," Christian Koch, President and CEO of Volkswagen Chattanooga, said in a statement. "I'm proud of our team and excited about new products on the horizon in this factory."
Volkswagen Chattanooga is currently undertaking a $900 million expansion to add a second model to the Chattanooga line. The expansion will add 2,000 jobs, the North American Engineering and Planning Center and will produce a 7-seat, midsize SUV.