Press kit Volkswagen Passat, International Media Drive, June 2019
In brief:
Electric, automated, integrated: the new Passat becomes an electric car part-time, has a partially assisted driving option and is online if desired
News at a glance Starting in September: The most innovative Passat yet continues the success story of the best-seller that has sold over 30 million unitsZero emissions in the city: The electric range of the new Passat GTE has been increased to up to 56 km on the WLTP cycle (approx. 70 km in NEDCNew Travel Assist: The Passat is the world’s first Volkswagen that can drive at up to 210 km/h in partially assisted modeMIB3 goes online: The new infotainment systems bring connectivity onboard as standardIQ.LIGHT: Following the latest Touareg, the Passat will also be offered with IQ.LIGHT – LED matrix headlights.Capacitive steering wheel: The first capacitive steering wheel from Volkswagen reacts to touch as a new interface.Digital Cockpit: The latest generation of digital instruments can be configured via the steering wheel at the touch of a button.We Connect: Infotainment brings Apple Music and other streaming music services, Internet radio and web app technology to the PassatWe Connect Fleet: Digital Logbook, fuel consumption monitoring and Service Manager save time and money in vehicle fleet operation. Open to new partners: Integration of new services such as “We Deliver”, “We Experience” and “We Park” opens the door to the future of mobility.
Note: All equipment specifications apply to the German market. Passat 2.0 TSI, 140 kW/190 PS, fuel consumption in l/100 km (NEDC): urban 8.3 / extra-urban 5.2 / combined 6.3; CO2-emissions combined in g/km: 144, efficiency class: C.