In the vibrant world of mobility the Volkswagen Passat Variant is not just a simple means of transport, but a steely epic of a 50-year saga. VW was at the IAA for the latest chapter in the legendary station wagon series Mobility not take the honor in Munich. The new protagonist of our adventure comes not only with size, but also with an engine compartment as diverse as a kaleidoscope of performance.
Even the outer shell, subtly modified, is as catchy as a well-known song whose melody has been gently modernized. Is there a new crease in the bonnet that makes the station wagon appear more massive? And has someone turned the headlights into a shimmering strip of light that looks like a smile? radiator grill played around? The changes are so subtle that they don't break the aesthetic continuity, but bring enough elegance to recognize that the Passat has reached the next level.
The rear, with its car-wide strip of lights, develops an optical width that adds a new verse to the poem of the road. Technical refinements such as the improved drag coefficient - from 0,31 to 0,25 - could almost be considered a magic trick that transported the Passat to aerodynamic nirvana. Yes, it's better than most sports cars, and yes, he says that without a hint of irony.
Under the hood, the Passat is a smorgasbord of powertrain options. From plug-in hybrids that defy the 100km mark like an electric ballad, to Mild hybrids, which glide along with the fuel-saving rhythm of a jazz solo. And for the purists? A quintet of classic two-liter combustion engines. The lack of a purely electric version is the only drawback in this colorful cocktail of possibilities. VW’s message: “For the pure electric experience, please look to the ID family.”
The interior of the new one Passat however, is a Technology-Buffet that fills you up. A driver-leaning 15-inch display adorns the cockpit, followed by a smaller 10,25-inch display, both united in their mission to invite the driver into an interactive dialogue landscape. Even the shifter has been relegated to the steering column, like a magician making his assistant disappear, to create more space at the heart of the action.
It's too early to talk about prices and specific packages, but this Passat is like an enticing menu that already presents its starters while the main course is still being prepared by master chefs. assistance systems, massage seats and Matrix-Headlights, all of this will be part of the culinary delight that VW will soon be serving up.
In short, the new Passat Variant is a symphonic combination Past, present and future, a ballad of technology, design and comfort, an epic work that proves that the Passat is not a mere continuation, but a reinvention in the ever-changing world of mobility.
