German car manufacturer Volkswagen has launched the latest Passat in India in two trims - Comfortline and Highline priced at Rs 29.99 lakhs and Rs 32.99 lakhs (all-India, ex-showroom) correspondingly.
Unlike the previous-gen Passat that depended on the PQ35 platform, the new model is based on VW's MQB platform, which it imparts to the Tiguan SUV and Skoda's Octavia, Superb and Kodiaq.
The new Passat is 4,767mm long, 1,832mm wide and 1,456mm tall. The wheelbase is 80mm longer at 2,791mm. Because of the MQB platform, the new Passat additionally weighs 70kg less than its predecessor.
Under the hood, the new Volkswagen Passat is powered by a 2.0-litre TDI engine that comes mated to six-speed programmed transmission to create 174bhp of power at 3,600-4,000rpm and 350Nm of torque at 1,500-3,500rpm. The company guarantees that the new D-fragment sedan returns a fuel efficiency figure of 17.42kmpl. In terms of dimensions, the new Passat measures 4,767mm in length, 1,832mm width and has a height of 1,456mm. The sedan's wheelbase measures 2,786mm.
The new Volkswagen Passat is accessible with five shading choices - Oryx White, Deep Black, Black Oak Brown, Tungsten Silver and Harvard Blue. The standard equipment list in the Comfortline and the Highline variants of the Passat incorporate - LED headlamps for low and high beam with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), cornering lights, front fog lamps with chrome surround, chrome moulding on side windows, dark red tail lamps with LED technology, rear fog lamp and rear defogger.
For interior, the standard equipment list includes chrome detailing on front AC vents with rotary light switch, analog clock in dashboard, piano black centre console, decorative inserts in ornamental wood 'Brillant Pine' and 'Olive Ash Silk-Matte' for dashboard and doors trim, auto-dimming interior mirror, front footwell LED lamps, ambient light package, LED reading lamps in front and rear and front centre armrest with height and longitudinal adjustment and storage box. Moreover, the list additionally incorporates rear centre armrest with load-through provision and 2 beverage holders and 60:40 split folding rear seat backrest.
The new Passat gets standard security types of gear like driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation, curtain airbag system for front and rear passengers, side airbags for front passengers, side airbags for rear outer passengers and knee airbag on driver side. The new Passat likewise gains Electronic Stability Control, ABS, ASR and EDL, hill start assist, auto hold function, lockable wheel bolts with extended anti-theft protection, front underbody guard and electronic vehicle immobilisation device.
In terms of key differences, the top-spec Highline variant gets body coloured bumpers with chrome mouldings, a set of five 'London' R17 alloy wheels, electric slide/tilt sunroof, 'Nappa' leather upholstery, chrome detailing on mirror adjustment knob and power window switches, stainless steel scuff plates on front and rear door steps and 'Premium` colour multifunction display. The Comfortline variant acquires a couple of special highlights, for example, body coloured bumpers with decorative trims, a set of four 'Aragon' R16 alloy wheels and 'Plus' multi-function display.
