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SAIC Volkswagen's new Passat PRO debuts at Chengdu Auto Show, expected to be launched in mid-to-late September

2024-08-24

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IT Home reported on August 24 that according to SAIC Volkswagen, the new Passat PRO sedan will debut during the Chengdu Auto Show which opens on August 30. This car is the ninth generation of the Passat family, with upgraded exterior and interior, and is expected to be launched in mid-to-late September.

The car has started mass production in July. It is a sedan version unique to China (IT Home Note: only station wagon is available overseas). It is expected to continue the sales strategy of "two generations under one roof" of Tiguan L PRO. According to SAIC Volkswagen in May, the new car is expected to be launched in September.

As a replacement model, the new Passat PRO will offer two front face styles. Both models use a "big mouth" grille on the front. One adopts a through-type metal trim design, and the other is completely blackened. The interior is composed of a hexagonal grid, forming a clear distinction in overall temperament - the former tends to be business-oriented, and the latter tends to be sporty.

The declaration information shows that the new Passat PRO has a length, width and height of 5006/1850/1489mm and a wheelbase of 2871mm. This new car can be equipped with optional bumpers, headlights, radiator grilles, door handles, front cameras, tail logos, etc. In comparison, the length, width and height of the Passat model currently on sale are 4948/1836/1469mm and the wheelbase is 2871mm.

In terms of power, the new Volkswagen Passat PRO is expected to be equipped with 1.5T and 2.0T engines with maximum power of 118kW and 162kW respectively.