It's a bit tougher than the regular estate, with some off - roading addenda such
as black plastic cladding and skid plates at the front and back, but the understated style of the regular Passat Estate remains.
There are faux skid plates at both ends as well
as black plastic cladding all around, including the wheel arches, to add to the SUV - like feel.
Not exact matches
For extra protection, the TRD Pro gets a front skid plate made from quarter - inch aluminum,
as well
as extra dust boots for the shock absorbers and
black plastic fender
cladding.
Black plastic cladding around the wheelwells helps prime buyers to think of this luxury hatchback
as a crossover, even though Infiniti will actually launch a higher - riding QX30 alongside the Q30.
It wears
black plastic cladding,
as well
as a
black decal on the boot and a different grille.
Visually, the Cross Country immediately stands out from the S60 thanks to design cues like a model - specific grille with honeycomb inserts, light gray trim on the bottom of both bumpers,
black plastic cladding over the wheel arches, new side skirts
as well
as 18 - inch wheels.
The
plastic cladding too is now matte grey in finish
as opposed to the
black one seen on the current version.