According to domestic media reports, SAIC Volkswagen's new generation of Passat models are expected to be launched in the second half of this year, and the new car may be named Passat PRO, which will have a relatively large change in appearance and increase in size. However, after the new car is launched, the current Passat may not be discontinued, but will be sold by two generations. This means that the positioning of the Passat PRO should be higher than that of the current Passat, and for reference, the official guide price range of the current Passat is 181,900-243,300 yuan.
Passat PRO has previously completed the declaration work, the front face adopts the latest family design style of Volkswagen, the headlight group is blackened, and the interior is integrated with lenses and triangular pyramid shape daytime running lights, which are connected to the flat grille, and the sense of visual integration is relatively strong; The daytime running lights adopt a through-type design, which effectively stretches the horizontal visual width of the front face.
The lower envelope adopts a three-section design, and the vertical layout of the deflector grooves on both sides of the fender is designed to improve the aerodynamic performance. The middle part is equipped with a large inverted trapezoidal air intake, and the interior is decorated with a banner structure, which has a strong sense of hierarchy.
In terms of side styling, the body is still a traditional sedan shape, and the style is relatively stable; The waistline adopts a through-type design, which makes the visual effect appear slender and atmospheric, and at the same time enhances the layering of the side of the body; The wheels are available in multi-spoke and close-spoke styles, all of which are more atmospheric types.
In terms of tail styling, the top of the trunk is designed with a slightly upturned ducktail, and the blackened taillight group adopts a through-type design, and the internal integration of a dot array LED light source is very recognizable after lighting, and it also effectively stretches the horizontal visual width of the rear of the car; The license plate frame area adopts a recessed design, which embellishes the three-dimensional effect of the rear of the car. The lower bumper is fitted with a continuous red reflective strip with black trim accents, and the exhaust pipes are recessed.
In terms of size, the declaration information shows that the length, width and height of the new car are 5006/1850/1489mm, and the wheelbase is 2871mm; For reference, the length, width and height of the current model are 4948/1836/1469mm, and the wheelbase is 2871mm, compared to the length of the Passat PRO has been lengthened by 58mm, the width has increased by 14mm, and the height has increased by 20mm, and the wheelbase has not changed.
In terms of power, only 1.5T and 2.0T high-power versions are currently available, with a maximum power of 118kW and 162kW respectively, which should be matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.