After a long wait, Volkswagen has finally presented the new generation of its business sedan, the VW Passat. From now on, the car will only be offered as a station wagon.

At first glance, the new Passat looks the same as the previous generation, but with a longer body, sharp lines, smooth face, and a full-width light bar at the back. Built on the MQB Evo platform, overall the car looks more elegant than its predecessor.

Inside, the Passat offers more space for passengers and luggage (from the initial 690 liters to 1,920 liters when the rear seats are folded down). Electronically adjustable ergoActive seats with massage and air conditioning functions provide a more comfortable ride over long distances. It is equipped with a 10.25-inch digital dashboard and 12.9-inch touchscreen as standard (15-inch panel as an option), as well as a new head-up display.

When it comes to the powertrain, the VW Passat will be offered in two hybrid versions: a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 201 hp (148 kW) or 268 hp (197 kW), and a 1.5 -liter eTSI with 148 hp (109 kW) and 184 lb-ft (250Nm) of torque. The engines are paired with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Also, there are two 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo petrol engines with 201 hp (148 kW) and 261 hp (192 kW) – both 4MOTION AWD, and 2.0 TDI engines with 120 hp (88 kW) and 148 hp (109 kW) – AWD, but also the most powerful diesel with 190 hp (140 kW) and 4MOTION AWD. The engines are paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It comes with a 19.7kWh battery set and a range of more than 620 miles.

The new VW Passat will arrive on the market in early 2024, and when it comes to the price, it will start from 39,995 euros in Germany.

Source: Volkswagen

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