Tag: 2015 Passat

Volkswagen has finally revealed the all-new 2015 Passat B8 ready to go upmarket as the manufacturer says. The new Passat is described as being “the most successful European business car”. We can’t wait to see how it is going to compete versus the best-in-class saloons and estates – 3-Series, A4 and C-Class.

As we previously reported, the Passat B8 boasts a number of new technologies including an Active Info Display – 12.3” TFT screen, instead of the regular analog instruments. It boasts a lot of customizable features including navigation, range and fuel consumptions. There is also a head-up display featuring a separate glass panel installed within the top of the dashboard to project all the useful information within the line of sight of the driver.

The engine range includes a 2.0 liter TDI with several outputs – 150HP (110 kW); 190HP (140 kW) and the top-of-range – 240HP (176 kW). The smaller 1.6 liter TDI will have a 120HP (88 kW) version. The petrol range features a 1.4 liter TSI – 125HP (92 kW) and 150HP (110 kW) as well as a 1.8 liter TSI with 180HP (132 kW) and a mighty 2.0 liter TSI – 220HP (162 kW) or 280HP (206 kW) – taken from Seat Leon Cupra 280. Of course, there is a plug-in Hybrid model with a 1.4 liter TSI and an electric motor.

The new Passat is 4767mm long, 1832mm wide and 1456mm tall with a wheelbase of 2791mm. A combination of high-strength steel, hot-formed steel and aluminum is used to build a rigid body and chassis. Volkswagen’s engineers were able save 85 kg (188 lbs), so the lightest model is measuring just 1,312 kg (2,892 lbs). This results in improved fuel economy and better performance.

Some of the safety and assistance systems are: Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert, Traffic Jam Assist, City Emergency Braking, Trailer Assist, Emergency Assist and a revised 360-degree Area View function.

2015 Volkswagen Passat B8 will be available to order from 10^th July with pricing starting from €25,875 for Saloon models and €25,950 for Estates.

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Source: Volkswagen

2015 Volkswagen Passat will be officially unveiled tomorrow, but more details have emerged on the web. The 2^nd best-selling model of Volkswagen will be presented on Thursday and according to Reuters will go upmarket in order to compete versus Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4 and of course, BMW 3-Series. This is very brave decision and we are eager to see, how the cheap Passat is going to beat the best-in-class saloons. There is also one more interesting issue, the new Passat is 4,767 mm long, which means that is a lot longer than its rivals.

The engine range is going to include a 2.0 liter TDI with several outputs – 150HP (110 kW); 190HP (140 kW) and the top-of-range – 240HP (176 kW). The smaller 1.6 liter TDI will have a 120HP (88 kW) version. The petrol range features a 1.4 liter TSI – 125HP (92 kW) and 150HP (110 kW) as well as a 1.8 liter TSI with 180HP (132 kW) and a mighty 2.0 liter TSI – 220HP (162 kW) or 280HP (206 kW) – taken from Seat Leon Cupra 280.

All engine meet EURO 6 regulations and Volkswagen has already announced a plug-in hybrid model. It will have a combined range of up over 960HP (600 miles) and will be able to travel up to 50 km (31 miles) on electricity.

Some of the features include LED taillights, optional LED headlights featuring Dynamic Light Assist. There is also a 12.3” instrument cluster, a head-up display, Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert, Traffic Jam Assist, City Emergency Braking and others.

2015 Volkswagen Passat will be priced from €26,000.

Stay tuned!

Source: reuters

2015 Volkswagen Passat has been revealed in several drawings. The company has also disclosed the first technical details of the new Saloon and Estate trims. The car will have its official debut July, while in front of public it will be premiered at Paris Motor Show in October. This is the eighth-generation Passat. For 41 years the car model been sold in over 23 million examples worldwide. From the brand are promising that it will bring a range of new technologies and features.

For the 2015 Passat Volkswagen has utilized advanced materials such as high-strength, hot-formed steel and aluminium. This has saved up to 85 kg (in comparison to its predecessor), thus achieving fuel-efficiency improvements of up to 20 per cent. The exterior dimensions are marginally smaller than those of the previous Passat. However, the interior space is improved, with more leg- and head-room and increased luggage space.

One of the main highlights of the new model is the high-performance, four-cylinder, 2.0-litre, bi-turbo diesel engine. It produces 240 horsepower (176 kW) and the huge 500 Nm (370 lb-ft) from 1,750 rpm. This engine will be mated only with the new seven-speed DSG gearbox and 4MOTION all-wheel drive.

In addition, Volkswagen announced that a plug-in hybrid model will also be offered. It will have the potential to travel up to 31 miles on battery power alone, and with a maximum range of around 600 miles.

Other new technology includes the Active Info Display, a heads-up display, the latest Modular Infotainment System, including the Car-Net remote app, 360-degree Area View function and the latest generation of Park Assist. The latter includes the option for the car to park itself forwards into perpendicular spaces as well as the world-first Trailer Assist that helps when reversing a vehicle with a trailer attached.

Other safety technology includes Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert, Traffic Jam Assist, Emergency Assist and the latest Front Assist system with City Emergency Braking that can optionally combine both radar and camera sensors to add pedestrian detection. 2015 Passats will boast LED tail lights, while the headlights will be halogen or LED. In conjunction with Dynamic Light Assist, one of the two LED headlight options automatically modifies the beam for optimum illumination of the road.

More details and the first pictures of 2015 Volkswagen Passat will be available before the official premiere in July. The sales will start before the end of this year.

Source: Volkswagen