Volkswagen opens order books for new Passat in Europe

MANILA: The ninth-generation Volkswagen Passat is now available for order in Europe.

Available in gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid variants the new Passat, caters to a variety of customers. 

The new model is the largest Passat to be developed, with its wheelbase being 50 millimeters longer than its predecessor and its luggage compartment capacity increasing from 1,780 to 1,920 liters.

It features a new aerodynamic design and is equipped with LED matrix headlights with high-performance high beam, 3D LED tail light clusters, and horizontal LED strips on both the front and the rear.

Inside, the new Passat has a 12.9-inch display with the latest-generation modular infotainment matrix that has the same menu structure and graphic design as the all-electric ID. models. It can also be connected to a smartphone via wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto.

Other interior features include a multifunctional steering wheel, head-up display, IDA voice assistant, automatic air-conditioning system, USB-C ports with 45-watt charging capacity, and wireless charging pad.

For enhanced comfort, customers may opt to equip their Passat with the new adaptive chassis control that comes with two-valve shock absorbers, and the ergoactive seats with pneumatic pressure point massage function.

The Passat also makes driving more convenient with assist systems such as adaptive cruise control, side assist, front assist, lane assist, oncoming vehicle braking, park distance control, rear view camera system, and dynamic road sign display.

An optional Business specification is offered on the new Passat. It is characterized by the chrome trim on the side windows, silver-anodized roof rails, and chrome elements on the front and rear. The rear windows of the Germany-spec Passat Business also come with dark privacy glass.

The Passat also comes in Elegance and R-Line trims, which has exclusive features such as the new-generation IQ.Light headlights, seat heating, keyless locking and starting system, electrically operated boot lid, 30-color background lighting, Park Assist Plus with memory function, and Dynamic Light Assist.

Deliveries of the new Passat to customers in Europe will begin in the first quarter of 2024.

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