TheVolkswagen Passat (B9)is amid-size car/large family car(D-segment) manufactured byVolkswagensince 2023, replacing thePassat B8model, and the B9 is the ninth-generation model in theVolkswagen Passat series.It is available strictly as a 5-doorestate,mainly for the European market, marketed as Estate or Variant. The model also derives two 4-doorsaloonssold exclusively in China, marketed as theVolkswagen MagotanandVolkswagen Passat Pro.
| Volkswagen Passat (B9) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | December 2023–present[1] |
| Assembly | Slovakia:Bratislava |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car/large family car(D) |
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| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB Evo |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV |
| Battery | 25.7 kWhLi-NMC(eHybrid) |
| Electric range | 131–132 km (81–82 mi) (eHybrid) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,841 mm (111.9 in) |
| Length | 4,917 mm (193.6 in) |
| Width | 1,852 mm (72.9 in) |
| Height | 1,506 mm (59.3 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Passat (B8) |
Overview
editThe Passat B9 was unveiled on 31 August 2023 and made its official debut at the2023 Munich Motor Show,it is based on the revised version of theMQB Evoplatform and is assembled inSlovakiainstead ofGermanyalongside theŠkoda Superbthat it is based on.[2]It shares the same body panels and greenhouse with the Superb.[3][4]
Compared to its predecessor, the exterior design is made streamlined with a drag coefficient of Cd=0.25 becoming the most aerodynamic station wagon by Volkswagen has ever produced. The front has LED headlights available with the option of IQ.Matrix LED lighting system, a horizontal LED light strip in the grille merged with the LED daytime running lights inside the headlights, and the bonnet is made lower in the centre. Similar to the front, the rear has a "clean and powerful design" with a full-width light bar and Passat is spelled in letters across the tailgate.[5][6]
The interior of the Passat is quite similar toVolkswagen ID. seriesmodels. It features a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a standard 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system using the MIB4 system (it can also be upgraded to a larger 15-inch screen), backlit sliders below touchscreen are used to control the volume and temperature, the steering wheel uses physical buttons, and the gear lever is relocated on the steering wheel column for additional storage space in the centre console. Other available features includes a 30-colour ambient lighting, a 700WHarman Kardonsound system, Area View camera system,heads-up display,Park Assist Plus, and Park Assist Pro.[5][7]
The Passat has a boot space of 690 L (24 cu ft), which can expand to 1,920 L (68 cu ft) when the rear seats are folded. The boot space in the eHybrid model decreases to 530 L (19 cu ft) because of the batteries for the hybrid system placed under the boot floor.[8]
Being based on the updatedMQB Evoplatform, it retains the MacPherson-struts front and multi-link rear suspension setups from its predecessor. It has been reworked with new two-valve dampers, new Vehicle Dynamics Manager (VDM) system and available with the optional Dynamic Chassis Control Pro adaptive suspension dampers.[5][9]
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Engines
editThe Passat is available with petrol (TSI), diesel (TDI), petrol mild hybrid (eTSI) and petrol plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) powertrains. The eTSI features Active Cylinder Management (ACTplus) and for the first time the eHybrid is compatible with DC charging at a 50 kW speed. All engines use a dual-clutch automatic transmission, unlike its predecessor, a manual option will not be available.[5]
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| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) |
| 1.5 eTSI[10] | 1,498 cc (91.4 cu in) | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) | 222 km/h (138 mph) | 9.2 s |
| 2.0 TSI 4MOTION[11] | 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) | 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 5.8 s |
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| 2.0 TDI[12][13] | 1,968 cc (120.1 cu in) | 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 212 km/h (132 mph) | 11 s |
| 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) | 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) | 223 km/h (139 mph) | 9.3 s | ||
| 2.0 TDI 4MOTION[14] | 193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) | 232 km/h (144 mph) | 7.6 s | |
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| 1.5 TSI eHybrid[15][16] | 1,498 cc (91.4 cu in) | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) (engine)
115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) (electric motor) 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) (combined) |
250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)
(engine) 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) (electric motor) 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) (combined) |
220 km/h (137 mph) | 8 s |
| 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) (engine)
115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) (electric motor) 272 PS (200 kW; 268 hp) (combined) |
250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)
(engine) 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) (electric motor) 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) (combined) |
225 km/h (140 mph) | 7.4 s | ||
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Magotan (China)
edit| Volkswagen Magotan (B9) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Assembly | China:Changchun(FAW-VW) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car(D) |
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| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB Evo |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,871 mm (113.0 in) |
| Length | 4,990 mm (196.5 in) |
| Width | 1,854 mm (73.0 in) |
| Height | 1,487 mm (58.5 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,544–1,684 kg (3,404–3,713 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Magotan (B8) |
The Magotan sedan was unveiled on 25 April 2024 at the2024 Beijing Auto Show,being based on the same platform as the B9 Passat estate sold globally.[18]The Magotan features differentiated exterior styling compared to the estate model, the interior features an 11.6-inch touchscreen display for the front passenger and the rocker switch for the automatic transmission placed in the centre console, iFLYTEK’s AI voice control feature, IQ. Pilot intelligent driving assistance system that is developed in collaboration withDJI,and additional luxury features.
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Passat Pro (China)
edit| Volkswagen Passat Pro (B9) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Assembly | China:Nanjing(SAIC-VW) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car(D) |
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| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB Evo |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,871 mm (113.0 in) |
| Length | 4,948 mm (194.8 in) |
| Width | 1,836 mm (72.3 in) |
| Height | 1,469 mm (57.8 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,500–1,680 kg (3,307–3,704 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Passat (China, 2019) |
The Passat Pro sedan for the Chinese market was released in September 2024. It is based on the same platform as the B9 Magotan, and produced by theSAIC Volkswagenjoint venture.[19]Compared to the Magotan, the Passat Pro features a different front fascia that is borrowed from the Passat Estate and is 16 mm (1.6 cm) shorter in length.
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