The 9th generation of the Volkswagen Passat Estate offers unmatched levels of comfort, a sporty design and the latest technology to make the every day feel special. It's the most aerodynamic Passat ever.
The new look estate's exterior design stays true to its unique model style, yet has elegance, sportiness and is wider and longer than the version it replaces. The overall length has increased by 144mm with a 50mm longer wheelbase.
The interior is practical yet elegant. A larger storage compartment in the centre console is coupled with optional ergoActive massage seats for premium luxury. A 9" central screen is standard in the cockpit, with an optional upgrade to 15" available. The boot space has 1,920 litres with the rear seats down.
Technological innovations such as the optional adaptive chassis control DCC Pro with dynamic steering make driving a pleasure in this long wheelbase vehicle. The electronically controlled 2-valve shock absorbers react almost instantly to the road conditions and driving situation. You can also select a driving mode to suit your style - comfort, sport or individual.
With intelligent IQ. Light matrix technology headlights you can drive with the main beam permanently switched on without dazzling other drivers. A light strip extends between the headlights and the Volkswagen logo. An optional package also includes the 3D LED tail light clusters with animated brake light and integrated dynamic turn signal that indicates the intended direction with a dynamic flowing light movement.
At launch the new Passat comes with a 1.5 eTSI 150PS 7-speed DSG mild hybrid (MHEV) engine, with a plug-in hybrid option later in the spring.
The vehicle was awarded five stars for the third time, having previously achieved top marks in 2010 and 2014.
Now in its ninth generation, the Passat achieved its best result in the Adult Occupant Protection category with a rating of 93 per cent.
Strong results were also achieved in the Child Occupant Protection (87 per cent), Vulnerable Road Users (83 per cent) and Safety Assist (80 per cent) categories.
Helping the Passat to this result were features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking, Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring, and Car2X, which allows the vehicle to exchange information about local hazards with other vehicles.
The entry-level Passat comes with a number of safety features such as Side Assist (lane change system), Lane Assist (lane keeping system) and Adaptive Cruise Control.
This result is even more impressive given the strict criteria used by Euro NCAP in recent years.
The new requirements include, for example, the ability to detect any children left in the car. This requirement is fulfilled by the new Passat.
