Volkswagen has confirmed that the new Passat will make its world premiere on August 31st. The upcoming midsize car will see significant changes, as Volkswagen will be discontinuing the sedan version and focusing solely on the wagon, known as the Variant. Additionally, production of the Passat will be shifted from Germany to Bratislava, Slovakia.

The latest teaser image reveals a portion of the headlights, which will be available with an optional matrix LED configuration capable of illuminating the road up to 1,640 feet (500 meters) ahead. Interestingly, the Passat will not feature the more advanced HD matrix technology found in the Touareg facelift, which will be available in the upcoming next-generation Tiguan at an additional cost.

Volkswagen has been generous with preview images leading up to the debut of the 2024 Passat. Although heavily camouflaged, the prototype seen earlier this year hinted at an ID design language, resembling an ID.7 with combustion engines. In addition, a fully electric model of the Passat was recently spotted without any camouflage.

Inside the cabin, the new Passat will feature a fully revamped design with most of the traditional switchgear removed. It will adopt the controversial touch sliders placed below the infotainment screen, which will come in a standard 12.9-inch size or an optional 15-inch setup. The car will also include a fully digital 10.25-inch driver’s display and a new head-up display.

Under the hood, the 2024 Passat will share its mechanical platform with the 2024 Skoda Superb. It will be larger than its predecessor, offering more legroom and a bigger cargo area. The car will be available with mild-hybrid gasoline and diesel engines, as well as plug-in hybrid powertrains with support for DC charging and an electric range of up to 75 miles.

The next-generation Passat is expected to hit the market in the first quarter of 2024, coinciding with the launch of the new Skoda Superb.