Passat
A car for all occasions
The Passat is a phenomenon. Whatever it tackles, it succeeds. And it is up for anything. Whether used for family, leisure, forestry, or firefighting, you can rely on a Passat. Today, the Passat has long been used in business, and of course it is extremely reliable in this role too, as one of the most popular business cars in Europe.
Passat
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.
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Martin Hube
Passat (USA version)
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.
Passat B1 (1973–1980)
Passat B1 advertisements
Passat B6 (2005–2010)
Available exclusively with the top-of-the-range petrol engine, the R36 is the most powerful Passat ever built.
2010
Milestone
Seven-digit achievement: celebration of the one millionth Passat B6 in Emden.
Passat B5 (1996–2005)
The Passat B5 is manufactured in Emden and at the new production facility in Mosel near Zwickau in Saxony. The equipment lines are Trendline, Comfortline, and Highline. The engine range initially includes the petrol engines 1.6 litre 8V (74 kW/100 PS), 1.8 litre 20V (92 kW/125 PS or 110 kW/150 PS), 2.3 litre VR 5 (110 kW/150 PS), and, as a diesel, the 1.9 TDI (66 kW/90 PS and 81 kW/110 PS). In 2000, the VW Passat B5 undergoes a major product upgrade, featuring extensive visual changes to the front and rear. In 2001, the top-of-the-range Passat W8 is launched with a completely new engine design. Its key data are 4.0 litres displacement, 275 PS maximum power, 250 km/h top speed, and top-of-the-range equipment.
Passat B5 profile
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Passat B5 variants & highlights
Passat B5 model update
1997
Powerful syncro
This year, the 2.8-litre V6 with 193 PS joins the engine range.
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
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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.
Passat B4 (1993–1997)
Supported by a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, it impresses with its torque of 235 Newton metres.
1996
Sea breeze
In the summer of this year, the special "Pacific" series accompanies the end of saloon production.
1997
The B4 makes way
In April, the time has come – the successor to the VW Passat B4, the VW Passat Variant B5, is allowed onto the roads. A total of 690,000 Passat B4s are produced, 60 percent of which are Variants.
Passat B4 advertisements