Volkswagen has
launched its eighth generation Passat in India. The new generation Passat was
first revealed in 2014 globally and has been on sale for two years in the
international market. The company has already started the production of 2017
Passat at its Aurangabad facility. The new Passat is based on the Volkswagen's
MQB platform and shares its underpinnings with Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tiguan
and Skoda Superb.
The Passat gets a sharper design language over its
predecessor. Compared to its predecessor, the proportions are better with a
longer wheelbase and a lower body. Characterized by horizontal lines, it
features a crisp and angular shape. You also get a wide triple-slat grille, LED
headlamps with signature DRLs and dynamic Light Assist feature.
At the rear, the up level LED taillights change their
graphics from horizontal to vertical when the brakes are applied. The overall
design looks smoother and clutter-free and the car looks longer as well.
However, the new Passat is 2 mm shorter, but gets a 79 mm longer wheelbase. In
the process, the new generation Passat gets shorter overhangs, while the model
is also 12 mm wider and 14 mm lower than the previous model. The boot capacity
has been increased by 26 litres to 586 litres.
The cabin is a lovely looking thing as it's clutter free and
simple. A 12.3-inch TFT digital instrument cluster makes it to the Passat,
shared with the Audi TT, while you also get the touchscreen infotainment system
on the centre console with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In addition to this,
the sedan comes with new Park Assist, Head Up Display (HUD) unit, and a host of
new safety features on board.
It comes with a 2.0 litre TDI engine that produces 177 hp of
power and 350Nm of toque. The TDI engine is mated to a 6-speed DSG automatic
transmission. There's no manual transmission on offer. Sadly, due to the
current taxation structure in India, Volkswagen will not be bringing in the
plug-in hybrid version of the Passat yet, but it is on the cards. The new
Passat is available at an introductory price tag of Rs 29.99 lakh for the
lower-spec Comfortline variant and Rs 32.99 lakh for the top-end Highline
variant (all prices ex-showroom).
The all-new Volkswagen Passat will have a host of rivals to
compete against including the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord as well as its Czech
sibling the Skoda Superb.
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