Volkswagen Passat 2020, opens pre-orders in Europe

The Volkswagen Passat 2020 can now be reserved in some European countries. The model’s latest update brings subtle styling changes, new driving modes, a gearbox update, a next-generation infotainment system, MIB3, as well as new driver assistance systems.

The trim level structure has also been revised for the Volkswagen Passat 2020 in Europe. Depending on the market, the range starts with the base version called Passat, followed by the Business and topped by the highest level, Elegance.

The Business and Elegance trims are also available with the R-Line styling package. In addition to these three versions, the new Volkswagen Passat will continue to be offered in a high-performance plug-in hybrid version. All models in the Volkswagen Passat 2020 family will feature more standard equipment, including LED headlights with LED DRLs, side lights, LED rear light clusters, infotainment systems with an integrated SIM card ‘We Connect’, front collision assist, adaptive cruise control and lane change assist.

Optional features include the adaptive DCC chassis control system, interactive IQ.LIGHT, Matrix LED headlights and the new semi-autonomous driving system Travel Assist, among others.

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New Volkswagen Passat 2020, now available to reserve in Europe

Volkswagen offers a total of five engine options at the start of pre-sales. Two 2.0-litre TSI petrol engines are available, producing 190 CV and 270 CV respectively. In diesel, there are three engines to choose from: a 1.6-litre TDI with 120 CV, a 2.0-litre TDI with 190 CV and a 2.0-litre biturbo TDI with 240 CV. All five come with a particulate filter and meet the Euro 6D-Temp emissions standard.

Later on, customers will also be able to order the updated Volkswagen Passat GTE, the new Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI Evo with mild-hybrid assistance and the Volkswagen Passat 1.5 TSI Evo. The GTE model will have 215 CV and a fully electric range of 57 kilometres, with a larger 13 kWh lithium-ion battery.

Prices for the new Volkswagen Passat 2020 in Germany start at 34,720 euros. This price corresponds to the saloon with the 1.6 TDI engine producing 120 CV. For the Volkswagen Passat Variant, the price rises to 35,825 euros. The most expensive model for now is the Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI with 240 CV, with a starting price of 50,795 euros.

The Volkswagen Passat Alltrack is a cross between an estate and an SUV. It features a special off-road mode, a modified chassis with greater ground clearance and permanent 4motion all-wheel drive. This model is available with two TDI diesel engines and a 2.0 TSI petrol engine with 200 CV. All three versions come with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox.

The German brand says that “pre-orders for the new Volkswagen Passat start today in selected European countries. With total sales of 30 million units, the Volkswagen Passat is the most successful mid-size model in the world. A technical update and a refined exterior design have now fundamentally changed the best-selling model.”

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