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in 2004, with the launch of the new model "lingyu", the name "passat" established its leading position in the mid-size car market. even the later accord and camry could not shake its image in the hearts of the people. in each subsequent iteration, passat always leads the joint venture competitors of the same level in some aspects, and this ninth-generation model - passat pro is also the case.

on the evening of september 10, saic volkswagen passat pro was announced to be launched in lijiang. the first batch of 380tsi models launched include three models, with a limited-time price ranging from 189,900 yuan to 223,900 yuan. at the same time, the 2025 outstanding model was also sold simultaneously, with a limited-time price ranging from 159,900 yuan to 179,900 yuan.

passat pro, as a replacement model, is built on the volkswagen mqb evo platform, making up for the shortcomings of the previous generation of models in terms of intelligence. in the field of fuel vehicles, including bba, passat pro is the best in terms of cockpit experience and intelligent driving. this year, saic volkswagen continues to promote the "in china for china" strategy, and passat pro is one of the important products under this strategy.

smart enhancement with the new "pro" logo

under the new situation, after 40 years of development, saic volkswagen passat has ushered in a new round of replacement. this time, passat b9, with new thinking and new understanding, temporarily shed its formal attire, added a "pro" logo, and through deep reconstruction, broke the inherent value system of mid-to-high-end sedans, aiming to become the "new trump card" among fuel vehicles.

in fact, the passat series has always been a benchmark for family sedans, and the new passat pro, as its ninth-generation product, has been comprehensively upgraded in appearance, interior and configuration, greatly enhancing the overall product strength.

in terms of exterior design, the new car has many highlights. it adopts a dual-styling design, providing two front faces: pioneer edition and starry sky edition, which present a blackened sports style and a business chrome style respectively, making the overall visual effect more youthful and fashionable.

in terms of size, the new passat pro is 5006mm long, 1850mm wide and 1489mm high, with a wheelbase of 2871mm, which well meets the chinese people's demand for large space. at the same time, the new car adopts a knob-type hand-shift design, which not only saves space on the central island but also increases storage diversity compared to the traditional gear lever.

intelligent advancement is another highlight of passat pro. in terms of intelligent cockpit, the new car is equipped with a 15-inch intelligent 2k floating large screen, an 11.6-inch co-pilot entertainment screen, a 10.3-inch full-digital lcd instrument, a w-hud head-up display system and ar real-scene navigation, creating a multi-screen interactive visual experience. at the same time, the smart car connection system combines iflytek's voice solution to provide users with a convenient operation experience.

in terms of intelligent driving, the new car is equipped with the iq. pilot intelligent assisted driving system developed in cooperation with dji. this system is in line with the driving habits of chinese users and can achieve l2++ level driving assistance functions in the full speed range of 0-130km/h. in addition, the passat pro is also equipped with iq. drive parking assistant, which supports intelligent parking assistance ipa and memory parking assistance tpa+.

in terms of power, the new car offers two power systems: one is a 2.0t high-power engine with a dq381 seven-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, with a maximum power of 162 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 350 nm; the other is a 1.5t engine with a dq200 seven-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox, with a maximum power of 118 kilowatts.

fu qiang expects monthly sales of 25,000 to 30,000

as a heavyweight model of saic volkswagen, passat has always been the sales champion of b-class sedans. its monthly sales of 20,000 units are beyond the reach of many car companies.

since its official launch, passat has been deeply rooted in the chinese market for more than 20 years, providing services to more than 3.6 million car owners. in 2024, when fuel vehicles are gradually declining, passat's sales are still impressive, with cumulative sales exceeding 148,000 units from january to august, and it has been the sales champion of b-class fuel cars for two consecutive years.

judging from the strength of the new cars launched this time, passat pro has obvious improvements in styling, space and intelligent configuration. these changes allow consumers to feel saic volkswagen's sincerity in innovation.

however, in the fiercely competitive 200,000 yuan sedan market, the passat family not only faces challenges from old rivals such as gac toyota camry and faw-volkswagen magotan, but also needs to cope with the competitive pressure from second-tier luxury brands such as cadillac ct5 and volvo s60. at the same time, consumers will also compare passat with byd han, xiaomi su7, tesla model 3 and other models in the new energy market.

fu qiang, executive vice general manager of sales and marketing at saic volkswagen, said that the monthly sales of the old passat have stabilized at around 20,000 units, and the launch of the new passat pro is expected to further boost sales, with monthly sales expected to increase to 25,000-30,000 units.

at the press conference, saic volkswagen announced that it will extend the lifetime powertrain warranty to all fuel-powered models from now on. the first non-commercial owner of the passat 380tsi family can enjoy lifetime protection of the vehicle's powertrain (including engine, gearbox, front and rear wheel drive) from saic volkswagen authorized dealers.

it is worth mentioning that saic volkswagen has actively laid out its layout in the new energy market and plans to launch a series of plug-in hybrid models in 2026. fu qiang believes: "saic volkswagen's real counterattack will have to wait until new energy products come on the market. plug-in hybrid vehicles will be launched in 2026, which is an important time node."

industry insiders commented that as a new member of the passat family, the comprehensive advancement of passat pro in design, luxury, intelligence and quality not only demonstrates the in-depth implementation of saic volkswagen's "intelligent gasoline vehicle" strategy, but also marks that it has completed the initial layout of "intelligent gasoline vehicle" in the sedan market.