New Volkswagen Passat price, variants explained

The VW Passat has been launched with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine and in two variants; rivals the Accord, Camry and Superb.

Published On Oct 12, 2017 11:15:00 AM

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New Volkswagen Passat price, variants explained

Volkswagen has launched the new eighth-generation Passat in India, starting at Rs 29.99 lakh for the entry-level Comfortline and Rs 32.99 lakh (both ex-showroom, Delhi) for the top-spec Highline trim.

Unlike the previous-gen Passat that was based on the PQ35 platform, the new model is based on VW’s MQB platform, which it shares with the Tiguan SUV and Skoda’s Octavia, Superb and Kodiaq. The new Passat is 4,767mm long (down 13mm from the earlier model), 1,832mm wide (up 12mm) and 1,456mm tall (down 13mm). The wheelbase is 80mm longer at 2,791mm. Thanks to the MQB platform, the new Passat also weighs 70kg less than its predecessor.

Under the bonnet of the Passat is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine that produces 177hp and 350Nm of peak torque. The unit is paired to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that powers the front wheels.

The Passat is available with five colour options – Oryx White, Deep Black, Black Oak Brown, Tungsten Silver and Harvard Blue. Here’s a comprehensive list of all the features available on the two variants:

Comfortline

LED tail-lamps and headlamps with daytime running lights
Cornering lamps
Front and rear fog lamps
Rear defogger
Body coloured bumpers with trim
16-inch alloy wheels
Faux Vienna leather upholstery
Chrome highlights for the AC vents and light switch
Wood inserts for the dashboard and doors trim
Piano black inserts for the central console
Auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror
Ambient lighting package
Adjustable front centre armrest with storage
Rear centre armrest with beverage holders
Black and white multi-function touchscreen
Three-zone climate control AC
Rear AC vents finished in chrome
Touchscreen infotainment system with eight speakers
Aux-in, USB and Bluetooth
Smartphone integration to the infotainment system via App Connect
Smartphone-based navigation
Powered front seats with adjustable lumbar support. Driver seat gets memory and massage functions
Manually operated roll-up sunshields for rear side windows (electrically operated option also available)
Powered wing mirrors. Driver's side gets memory function
Height adjustable front seat belts
Isofix child seat mounts in the rear
12V socket in rear centre console and luggage compartment
Automatic headlamps with automatic range adjustment
Cruise control
Front and rear parking sensors
Nine airbags
ABS with Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Hill start assist and auto hold function
Electromechanical parking brake
Adjustable front and rear seat head restraints
Electronic vehicle immobilisation device