The ninth generation of the VW Passat is already official. It arrives with new plug-in hybrid propulsions and only in Variant family bodywork.
The new VW Passat will be presented at the upcoming Munich Motor Show. After 30 million units sold, the ninth generation was launched as an icon of the German brand. For that last installment, it will be offered only as a Variant estate body. The range is made up of three new hybrid and plug-in drivetrains and five combustion variants. It uses the latest evolution of the MQB transverse modular platform that will also be used in the new Tiguan and the new Golf.
ANOTHER PLUG-IN HYBRID THAT REACHES THE 100 KM ELECTRIC BARRIER.
Technically, two new plug-in hybrid (hybrid) drives with a system output of 150 kW (204 PS) and 200 kW (272 PS) in combination with a new 19.7 kWh net battery stand out. In this way, it can travel up to 100 km in electric-only mode and fast charging capacity of 50 kW DC.
In addition, the new VW Passat will be available for the first time with a 48-volt light hybrid drive system (ETSI with 110 kW/150 PS). Added to this are two powerful 204 PS and 265 PS (2.0 TSI) turbocharged petrol engines, as well as three 122 PS, 150 PS, and 193 PS turbodiesel engines (2.0 TDI). An efficient automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DSG) is always included as standard. And the 265 hp and 193 hp versions have 4MOTION all-wheel drive on board as standard.
It should also be noted that it mounts the “DCC Pro” adaptive suspension suspension and the newly developed ergoActive Plus seats with 10-pressure point pneumatic massage that also offer great travel comfort. In addition, thanks to the 50 mm longer wheelbase, there is also 50 mm more legroom in the rear, up to 1,920 liters of boot volume (normally 690 liters ), and comfort systems derived from the VW Touareg. And it is that its measurements are a total length of 4,917 mm that It supposes an increase of 144 mm and a width 20 mm greater reaching up to 1,852 mm. Cx is much better than its predecessor at 0.25 vs. 0.31. The center console offers more storage space, as the gear lever is now operated via an intuitive combination switch on the steering column (right), similar to the ID.7 and ID models. Buzz.
