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The Passat – with the ninth generation, Volkswagen is continuing the success story of the 50-year-old bestseller, which has already sold more than 34 million units. Based on the fundamentally modernized Volkswagen modular system MQB, which has now been given the suffix "evo", the high-quality Passat has many important innovations - you can find all the details here in the further press information. Press pack Martin Hube

In 2011, the first Passat developed by Volkswagen for North America made its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The sedan was larger than the corresponding European model. The technology and design of the “New Midsize Sedan” were created in Germany, with Volkswagen of America providing conceptual orientation. The world premiere of a comprehensive update of the US Passat followed in New York in 2015, with entirely redesigned front and rear ends. The sedan is produced at the US plant in Chattanooga. Since 2012, a sister to the US Passat has been produced and sold by SAIC Volkswagen (Shanghai, Nanjing plant). By the end of 2017, more than 1.7 million units of the Passat developed for the USA and China had been produced.

we introduce you to the Passat? Factory code: Type 32 (B1) estate saloon / Type 33 (B1) estate May 1973 marks a second historic turning point for Volkswagen: following the VW K 70, which was also water-cooled and front-wheel drive, the company now unveils a major in-house development, the new Passat. Due to the ongoing crisis within the group at the time, production costs are kept low by adopting the platform and body of the Audi 80 (designed by Hartmut Warkuß), which was launched a year earlier. Giorgetto Giugiaro skilfully revises the Audi design, creating a hatchback and giving the VW Passat I a distinctive look. The new rear end also shows a certain resemblance to the VW Type 3 1600 TL, which the Passat is intended to replace. The longitudinally mounted engines are taken from the group's modular system. Initially, the Passat saloon with its hatchback is only available with a conventional boot lid and has a kerb weight of just 880 to 920 kilograms. The VW Passat is launched in two displacement

for business Factory code: 3B/3BG (B5) Saloon / Type 3B/3BG (B5) Estate In the summer of 1996, the time has come: the Passat B5 is unveiled, a completely new development and an outstanding car in terms of technology, appearance, and quality. The design is remarkably striking, balanced, and characterised by understated elegance. “Beautiful to the point of arrogance,” is how one press quote puts it. The saloon has a very distinctive look thanks to its front arch, known as the “Warkuß arch” – named after Volkswagen’s chief designer Hartmut Warkuß. For the first time, a Passat generation also boasts "business genes" and, as the Variant TDI, is a trendsetter for frequent business drivers. A drag coefficient of just 0.27 allows economical driving even at higher speeds. With the fifth generation, Volkswagen returns to close cooperation with its Group partner Audi. The new Passat shares its platform and powertrain with the Audi A4. The engines are therefore once again installed longitudinally, the

Hello, “Happy Face” Factory code: 3A (B4) Saloon/ 3A (B4) Estate The Passat B3 no longer really fits into the Volkswagen model range: it is the only model without a radiator grille – and so the new Group Executive Board gives the green light for further development. The designers set to work and give the Passat a new face: it gets a classic radiator grille, slightly raised at the top, which quickly earns it the nickname “Happy Face”. The rear is also redesigned: the larger taillights and the missing black plastic trim between them are striking features. The distinctive side creases are replaced by a subtle light edge. The body is redesigned to improve torsional rigidity and impact safety at the sides and front. New crash tests with only 50 percent overlap of the collision partners require newly calculated body structures. The build quality is improved, and soft-touch surfaces give the car a pleasant feel. The safety equipment is given a high level of passive safety that is still unusual

Factory code: 3C With its market launch in spring 2005, the Passat B6 brings a breath of fresh air to the mid-size class. Designed by Murat Günak, the Volkswagen features an impressive chrome-plated crest grille at the front and is more luxurious, sportier, and more spacious than ever before. The sixth generation uses the new PQ46 platform and is significantly larger: 9.2 centimetres longer and 7.4 centimetres wider, representing substantial growth. The boot capacity of the Passat Variant in particular, with 603 to 1,731 litres of loading space, once again sets new standards. The key to the extra space is the switch to transversely mounted petrol and diesel engines. Equipped in this way, the Passat can hold its own against numerous models in the prestigious upper mid-range class. At the same time, it continues to offer the high level of functionality that its loyal customers have appreciated for over three decades. The VW Passat B6 is available in no fewer than seven equipment lines. Frequent

to the third generation of the Passat is a lasting one. The design, package, technology, and interior are completely redesigned. The transverse installation of the engine gives the designers the opportunity to significantly expand the passenger compartment at the expense of the engine compartment. Herbert Schäfer's design appeals with its unusually clean lines and smooth surfaces, culminating in a front end without a radiator grille. The engine breathes through a round air intake marked by the Volkswagen logo. The interior length is almost two metres from the accelerator pedal to the rear seat backrest, making many German luxury cars look compact in comparison. Only two body variants are available: a four-door saloon and a Variant. Like all Passat models, they are produced in Emden, but now with robot-assisted production comparable to that in Hall 54 in Wolfsburg. A special feature is that the transmission is shifted by cable for the first time. The VW Passat B3 is available in three trim

For pros and families Factory code: Type 3C As of 2010, the seventh generation of the Passat, the B7 (3C), presents itself as a logical further development of Volkswagen’s mid-range concept. Its elegant yet timeless body design, huge amount of space, high quality materials, and an extensive range of engines are the secret to its success. The B7 generation presented at the Paris Motor Show in autumn 2010 replaces the B6 and comes with a more stable body that has been completely redesigned except for the roof, a wide range of engines, and modern assistance options. There are clear chassis and sound insulation improvements compared with the predecessor. The new DCC, Fatigue Detection, and City Emergency Braking assistant are technological innovations. Varying efficiency and dynamic requirements are met superbly: the available spectrum ranges from economical frequent driver drive systems and comfort-focused superior company cars to sporty, high-performance versions with all-wheel drive. The