Further e-models
In addition to all-electric vehicles, bestsellers such as the Golf and Passat are also available as plug-in hybrids. These models combine the advantages of an electric drive with the range of an internal combustion engine and can cover a distance of up to 50 kilometers in all-electric mode.
The New Passat – The Update
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
The new Passat: the world’s most successful mid-range model will be the first Volkswagen to offer partly automated driving at cruising speed
Pre-sales from May: In-depth technical update of the best-selling Passat opens a window into the future of the product lineTravel Assist as a world première: the Passat will be the first Volkswagen to offer partially automated driving at cruising speed IQ.LIGHT: following the latest Touareg, the Passat will also be offered with IQ.LIGHT – LED matrix headlights MIB3 goes online: the new Modular Infotainment Matrix systems with integrated SIM card will make their début in the PassatZero emissions in the city: the electric range of the new Passat GTE has been increased to up to around 55 km in the WLTP cycle (approx. 70 km in NEDC)
More comfortable, more digital, and with even more enhanced integration: the highly advanced eighth generation of the Passat celebrates its debut in Geneva. Ralf Brandstätter, Chief Operating Officer for the Volkswagen brand: “This spring, the 30 millionth Passat will roll off the production line.
Zero emissions in the city and Charging via the electricity grid
The new Passat GTE is equipped with an even larger battery, with an energy content increased from 9.9 kWh to 13.0 kWh – an increase of 31 per cent. The pure electric range was thus extended correspondingly. It is now capable of covering up to approximately 55 km in the new WLTP cycle, corresponding to around 70 km in accordance with the NEDC. In addition, a new operating mode configuration has made it much easier to reserve sufficient battery capacity for city destinations. As before, the Passat GTE can be temporarily used as a zero emission vehicle and is not currently liable for road tolls in major cities such as London. At the same time, the combination of the electric motor and turbocharged engine (160 kW / 218 PS system power) means the Passat GTE provides the benefits of a comfortable, safe long-distance vehicle. The Passat GTE already complies with limits set out in the Euro 6d emissions standard, which applies to new vehicles from 2021.
Bestselling mid-size model in the world: the Passat has stood for progress for 45 years
As it celebrates its 45th anniversary, the Passat is again offered as a saloon and Variant. Both body versions will not just be available with a classic combustion engine, but also with plug-in hybrid drive, which temporarily turns the Passat into an electrically powered zero-emission vehicle for urban driving in particular. The production preparations for the new Passat are currently taking place behind the scenes at the Emden plant in North Germany.
Emden plant embarks on new era of e-mobility
Plant employees were already sensitized to electric vehicles for the production of the Passat GTE. Since the fall of 2019, colleagues from Emden have been providing support for the installation of equipment and start of production at Zwickau and will then be able to use the expertise they have gained at Emden. Over the next few years, there is also to be a quality offensive for all employees of the plant. This will start with a one-day sensitization event on the topic of “Changeover to e-mobility” and will be completed with individual training near to the production line. All in all, employees at the plant will have completed far more than 60,000 days of training by the time production starts. Volkswagen wants to become the world market leader in e-mobility.
Volkswagen brand triples deliveries of all-electric vehicles in 2020
The most popular model was the ID.3 with 56,500 units sold – even though this only came on the market in September – followed by the e-Golf with around 41,300 units and the Passat GTE with approximately 24,000 units. Some 68,800 units of the ID.3 were ordered in 2020 and more than 56,500 have already been delivered to customers – including to some 14,400 customers in Germany. “We really hit the bullseye with the ID.3,” said Zellmer. “Even though it was only introduced in the second half of the year, it ranked in the top of the sales charts in many countries almost right away.”
Passat B2 (1980–1988)
The Passat is initially also available in a Formula E version (with start-stop function, among other features) in combination with the 75 PS 1.6-litre engine.
Passat B2 profile
Vehicle data
Engine versions
Passat B2 variants & highlights
Passat B2 model update
1982
New diesel
From August 1982, a new diesel engine is available that provides the appropriate power for the larger and heavier body: the 70 PS turbodiesel, which combines economy with a lively performance.
1983
New petrol engines
This model year sees the Passat receive new or modified petrol engines: the five-cylinder engine is enlarged to two litres, increasing torque. The 1.8-litre long-stroke engine with 90 PS is introduced, impressing with its pleasant performance characteristics.
1984
New variants
In March, the lavishly equipped Carat trim line is launched with power steering and – for that time – wide tyres in the 195/60 R14 size.