Volkswagen is considerably increasing the vary of drive methods which might be accessible for the brand new Passat: pre-sales of two new plug-in hybrid drives at the moment are beginning. The eHybrid fashions have outputs of 150 kW (204 PS) and 200 kW (272 PS). Electric ranges of as much as 120 km imply they grow to be electrical automobiles in on a regular basis life. Two additional turbodiesel (TDI) variations are additionally being launched: the Passat TDI with 90 kW (122 PS) would be the entry-level model in future. The strongest TDI engine within the Passat will now ship 142 kW (193 PS) and is coupled to the 4MOTION all-wheel drive as normal. The new Passat has already been accessible for configuration with a light hybrid drive (eTSI) and a TDI with 110 kW (150 PS) since autumn final 12 months.
Four strains. The Passat is mostly provided as a Variant in addition to within the gear strains Passat (entry-level model), Business, Elegance and R-Line. The Business model is geared to frequent enterprise drivers, whereas the Elegance and R-Line variations provide the top-of-the-line specification packages. The completely different drive variants are linked to particular gear strains:
Plug-in hybrid drive with 150 kW and 200 kW. The two Passat eHybrid fashions have one of many world’s most fashionable plug-in hybrid drive methods on board. An 85 kW electrical motor is mixed with a 110 kW (150 PS) or 130 kW (177 PS) high-tech turbocharged petrol engine (1.5 TSI evo2). As each Passat eHybrids allow an electrical vary of as much as 120 km, they usually grow to be electrical automobiles in on a regular basis life. This is all of the extra true as their 19.7 kWh battery takes on new power with a charging capability of 11 kW at an AC wall field and as much as 50 kW at DC quick-charging stations. Both eHybrid fashions are additionally supreme long-distance automobiles due to their lengthy mixed ranges. The Passat eHybrid with 150 kW (204 PS) system energy (350 Nm system torque) might be configured at costs from 50,320 euros and within the Passat, Business and Elegance gear strains. The 200 kW (272 PS) model has a system torque of 400 Nm, begins at 62,470 euros and might be ordered along with the Elegance and R-Line specs.
TDI with 90 kW. The new Passat TDI with 90 kW (122 PS) is without doubt one of the most economical property fashions within the mid-sized class. With a most torque of 320 Nm, even the smallest turbodiesel engine within the Passat vary affords superior energy supply. The Passat might be ordered with this drive system at costs from 41,745 euros; the 90 kW TDI is obtainable for the Passat and Business gear strains.
TDI 4MOTION with 142 kW. The Passat is certainly one of Europe’s most profitable enterprise automobiles. The highly effective turbodiesel engines are notably well-liked with frequent drivers. The motive for that is that they provide giant energy reserves with the bottom consumption values. A first-rate instance of that is the Passat TDI 4MOTION with 142 kW (193 PS) and all-wheel drive as normal. Other benefits of the highly effective Passat TDI 4MOTION drive embrace optimum traction on any terrain and a most trailer weight of two,200 kg. The Passat TDI 4MOTION can now be ordered at costs from 57,475 euros; it’s completely reserved for the 2 high variations Elegance and R-Line.
TDI and eTSI with 110 kW. It has already been potential to configure the Passat fashions with 110 kW (150 PS) TDI and eTSI engines since November final 12 months. The Passat eTSI (gentle hybrid) is provided with a 48 V belt-driven starter alternator and might be ordered at costs ranging from 39,995 euros; the eTSI is out there for the Passat and Business gear strains. The 110 kW TDI begins at 48,495 euros and might be configured within the Business, Elegance and R-Line gear strains.