As a leader in a mid-size car, the Volkswagen Passat has always been loved and trusted by consumers. Since its debut in 1973, the Passat has gone through eight generations and has sold more than 30 million units, making it one of the best-selling models in the world. In the Chinese market, the Passat is also an important product of SAIC Volkswagen, and has sold more than 4 million units since it was introduced in China in 1999.
Recently, Volkswagen officially released a new generation of Passat in Germany, which is expected to enter the domestic market in the form of imports in the first quarter of next year, and will continue to use the name "Weilan". The new car will be available in four models, with a starting price of 44,995 euros, or about 350,000 yuan, and deliveries will begin in March 2024. So, what are the highlights and advantages of this new generation of Passat?Will it be able to continue the splendor and legend of the Passat?Let's take a look.
The exterior design of the new generation Passat continues the family style of Volkswagen, but there are also many innovations and breakthroughs. The new car has a transverse front grille, which is connected to the headlights, creating a wide and stable aura. The headlights are fully LED light sourced, equipped with matrix high and low beams and dynamic turn signals to enhance the lighting effect and visual effect. The front bumper is also equipped with two large-sized air intakes under it, adding to the sporty and powerful feel. The side lines of the new car are smooth and elegant, the body proportions are harmonious, and the wheelbase reaches 2878mm, which provides ample guarantee for the passenger space.
The new car also adopts a new wheel design, with a size of 17-19 inches, with a variety of styles, which improves the grade and quality of the vehicle. The body size of the new car is 4876 1839 1456 mm, which is slightly more than the current model, but the overall positioning of the mid-size car is still maintained. The rear design of the new car is also very refined and stylish, and the taillights adopt a through-type design, echoing the headlights, enhancing the recognition and visual effect of the vehicle. The taillights also use full LED light sources, equipped with dynamic turn signals and breathing start effects, highlighting the sense of technology and dynamism. The rear bumper is also equipped with a two-sided exhaust outlet that echoes the front air intake, creating a sporty and luxurious atmosphere.
The interior design of the new generation Passat is also a highlight, with a new center console design that is mainly horizontal, creating a feeling of spaciousness and comfort. The new car is equipped with 10The 25-inch full LCD instrument cluster can display a variety of information and functions, and can also interact and switch with the central control screen. The size of the central control screen is 9The 2-inch, touch-based operation supports multi-touch and gesture control, provides a wealth of entertainment and navigation functions, and can also be wirelessly connected and connected with smartphones. The steering wheel of the new car has also been completely redesigned, with a flat-bottomed styling that adds a sense of sportiness and handling.
The steering wheel is also equipped with multi-function buttons, which can realize the control and adjustment of multiple functions, and can also interact and switch with the full LCD instrument cluster and the central control screen. There are also paddle shifters behind the steering wheel for more flexible and convenient gear shifting. The seats of the new car are also very comfortable and luxurious, using high-grade leather materials, providing a variety of colors and styles to choose from, and can also provide heating, ventilation, massage and other functions according to different models, providing the ultimate comfort and enjoyment for drivers and passengers. The rear space of the new car is also very spacious, which can easily accommodate three adults, and can also provide rear exhaust air vents, rear independent air conditioning, rear USB port and other configurations, improving the comfort and convenience of rear passengers.
The new generation of Passat is also very powerful, and the new car offers a variety of powertrain options, including gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, etc., to meet the needs and preferences of different consumers. Among them, the gasoline version of the model offers 15t、2.0T two displacement options, the maximum power is 150 horsepower and 190 horsepower, the maximum torque is 250 Nm and 320 Nm respectively, the transmission system is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the power output is smooth and strong, and the fuel consumption performance is also very economical. The diesel version of the model is offered in 20T is a displacement option, with a maximum power of 150 horsepower and a maximum torque of 360 Nm, and the transmission system is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission, with stable and durable power output and low carbon fuel consumption.
The plug-in hybrid version of the model offers 1The combination of 4T + electric motor, with a maximum power of 218 horsepower and a maximum torque of 400 Nm, is mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox, with flexible and efficient power output and environmentally friendly fuel consumption. The new car is also equipped with a variety of driving mode options, including comfort, sport, economy, personality, etc., which can adjust the vehicle's power, suspension, steering and other parameters according to different road conditions and driving habits, providing different driving experience and feelings. The new car is also equipped with a variety of intelligent safety and assisted driving configurations, including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, blind spot monitoring, pre-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and more.
From the above content, it can be seen that the new generation of Passat is a set of design, comfort, power, intelligence in one of the medium-sized car, whether it is the appearance or interior, all show the Volkswagen's exquisite craftsmanship and quality pursuit, whether it is power or safety, all reflect the Volkswagen's technical strength and innovation ability, whether it is entertainment or interconnection, all highlight the Volkswagen's fashion concept and user experience. It can be said that the new generation of Passat is a mid-size car that combines tradition and modernity, classic and trend, practicality and enjoyment, and is a mid-size car worth looking forward to and trusting.
So, is the price of the all-new Passat reasonable?According to the information we have searched for online1, the starting price of the new generation Passat is 44,995 euros, or about 350,000 yuan, and deliveries will begin in March 2024. Compared with the current model, there are some **, but it is also within a reasonable range, after all, the new car has been greatly improved and improved in all aspects, and it is also imported into the domestic market, so the adjustment on the ** is also understandable and acceptable. Of course, this ** is not very cheap, and it may be a bit burdensome for some consumers with limited budgets, so we also look forward to SAIC Volkswagen being able to launch a domestic version of a new generation of Passat as soon as possible, so that more consumers can have this excellent mid-size car with a more people-friendly **.
In short, the new generation Passat is a mid-size car worth paying attention to and looking forward to, it not only inherits the glory and legend of the Passat, but also shows the innovation and progress of the Passat, it not only meets the basic needs of consumers, but also provides high-end enjoyment for consumers, it is not only a leader in mid-size cars, but also a benchmark for mid-size cars.