On August 26, 2021, SAIC Volkswagen’s new Passat was officially launched. The entire series launched 10 models, including 7 fuel versions and 3 plug-in hybrid models. The price range of the fuel version is 179,900-250,900 yuan, and the price range of the hybrid version is 213,900-238,900 yuan.
The appearance has changed a lot, and the two styles meet different needs
Recently, SAIC Volkswagen has successively updated its "veterans". The mid-term facelift Tiguan L was launched a few days ago. This time It's Passat's turn. As a mid-term facelift model, the changes are too small to be justified, and Volkswagen also hopes to bring freshness to consumers through design changes, so the appearance adjustments of the new car are quite obvious.
Previously, the Passat's body was mostly straight lines. The new car has changed its tough temperament. More curves and rounded corners have been used, making it a lot "softer", and at the same time, it has a better sense of luxury than before. . Compared with the current model, the size of the front grille of the new car has been significantly increased, and the shape of the headlights has also been changed, making the visual effect more domineering. The light strips extending from the Volkswagen LOGO to both sides are well integrated with the daytime running lights in the headlight group, giving the front face a more technological feel.
With this facelift, Passat has also kept pace with the times and added a "dual appearance" design, which is divided into two styles: dot matrix precision grille and starry sky grille. One is more sporty and the other is more business-like to meet the needs of more consumers.
The side of the car body continues the overall design of the previous model. The slender and smooth lines make it less dignified and more dynamic. The double waistline can be said to be the finishing touch on the side, which greatly enhances the layering of the side. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4948/1836/1469mm respectively. The length of the car has increased slightly by 15mm, the width and height have not changed, and the wheelbase has also remained unchanged at 2871mm.
The biggest change at the rear is the use of through-type taillights, which not only increases the layering of the rear of the car, but also makes the visual effect more fashionable and refined. The Passat English logo is placed in the middle of the taillight, corresponding to the Volkswagen LOGO above. The lower surround is chrome plated to create the effect of double exhaust pipes on both sides, which doesn’t look out of place.
The overall shape of the interior continues the design of the old model, and has not been changed to Volkswagen's new digital style. The visual freshness is indeed less, but for relatively traditional users, it will be easier to accept. Easier.
In terms of configuration, the new car has also been improved. IQ.Light can not only greet car owners, but also can adjust the headlight illumination range in real time when vehicles intersect, illuminating more areas without dazzling the other party and improving driving safety at night.
In terms of intelligence, the new Passat becomes the first SAIC Volkswagen model to be equipped with the MOS smart car connectivity system, which has practical functions such as voice control, smart navigation, online music radio, smart parking, and violation payment.
At the same time, the new Passat is also equipped with the Travel Assist full-journey intelligent driving assistance system, which can reach the L2+ level of assisted driving. Among them, the ACC advanced adaptive cruise control is an example, which can realize in-lane cruising in the full speed range. , freeing the driver's hands and feet at any time, which is a must-have for driving.
In terms of power, the new car has not changed and is still a familiar formula. The fuel model is equipped with 1.4T and 2.0T low/high power tuned engines, and the plug-in hybrid model is equipped with a hybrid system composed of a 1.4T engine and an electric motor. The transmission system is still a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox for all series.
Mid-range models are more worth buying
After understanding the changes in new cars, the second part is the shopping guide for models with more reference value. As usual, we should first list the recommendation index of each model Give it to everyone. Friends who want to know the specific configuration differences can read on.
The first is the entry-level 280TSI business version of the entire series. It is equipped with a 1.4T engine. The complete vehicle configuration can meet the most basic car needs. The guide price is only 179,900 yuan. There will be some discounts later, and it is basically as compact as The price of a class-class car is about the same, and the price/performance ratio is quite high, making it suitable for use as an online ride-hailing service.
The next level up is the 280TSI Elite Edition, which is 11,000 yuan more expensive and has a lot of extra features. Basically, they are more practical and can significantly improve the vehicle’s sense of class and driving experience. Spend more on these No money lost. If you are really tight on money and still want to buy a Passat, but do not have high power requirements, then it is more recommended to buy the 280TSI Elite Edition.
After that comes the 330TSI Elite Edition/Starry Sky Elite Edition, which adds a few configurations compared to the 280TSI Elite Edition, mainly safety improvements and a panoramic sunroof. The more important change is that the engine has been upgraded from 1.4T to 2.0T low-power. Personally, I think that only starting from the 330TSI model can the power be more consistent with the identity of the Passat mid-size car. Moreover, only the 330TSI model has dual appearance options. It seems that the 330TSI model should be the main sales model of Passat, and the treatment is different.
Further up is the 330TSI Deluxe Edition/Starry Sky Deluxe Edition, which is 19,000 yuan more expensive than the Elite Edition. It adds some more high-end configurations, and some are indeed more practical, but they are not suitable for A must for everyone. If funds allow, then buy it. If money is tight, there is no need to work hard.
Then there is the top version of the 330TSI, which is the 330TSI Premium Edition/Starry Sky Premium Edition. The price is 9,000 more, and there are several more icing on the cake configurations. If you value configurations more, or have business needs, Then buy the 330TSI top version.
Looking further up, there are only two models of 380TSI left. The first is the 380TSI Deluxe Edition. The price is exactly the same as the 330TSI Premium Edition/Starry Sky Premium Edition, but the configuration is slightly lower. It is the same as the 330TSI Deluxe Edition/ The Starry Sky Deluxe Edition is basically the same. The biggest difference is that it is equipped with a more powerful 2.0T high-power engine. At the same price, whether you want power or configuration depends on your needs. I would say that the power of the 330TSI can already meet the needs of most people.
Finally, the top-end version of the fuel-powered Passat, the 380TSI flagship version, costs 19,000 yuan more than the luxury version. The 330TSI premium version has more configurations than the luxury version, and as a flagship version , it also has knee airbags, tire pressure display, fatigue driving reminder, more driving modes, HUD head-up display, and 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio that other models do not have. For configuration control, the flagship version should be able to meet their demanding needs.
As for the plug-in hybrid version, I still have the same opinion, and I don’t recommend buying it unless you really want it.
Summary
The appearance is more advanced, the configuration has been improved, and the price is relatively reasonable, so the new Passat will still be a popular choice in the same class.
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