The all-new Volkswagen Passat (photo | configuration | inquiry)PRO is about to make its world debut at the Chengdu Auto Show, and the highly anticipated model will officially go on sale in September. As an important member of the public brand, the new Passat PRO has brought significant upgrades and changes, let’s take a look.
Appearance design
The new Passat PRO provides two completely different front face styles in the appearance design, the first style continues the Passat’s consistent business style, using chrome web design, the overall shape is stable atmosphere, suitable for the taste of business people; The second style is the R-Line sports version, which uses a black honeycomb center net design, and the front face is more dynamic and fashionable.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5006/1850/1489 mm, compared with the current model, the length has increased by 58 mm, the width has increased by 14 mm, the height has increased by 20 mm, the wheelbase has remained unchanged, still 2871 mm, the tail of the new car is equipped with a new through taillight and the rear surround reflective strip, the tail mark can be lit.
Interior and configuration
Although the detailed design of the interior has not been fully disclosed, from the exposed pictures, the new Passat PRO is expected to be equipped with three large screens, including an all-LCD instrument, a large-size floating center screen and a co-driver entertainment screen. In addition, Qualcomm 8155 chip applications, and support Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife Internet functions.
In the seat design, the new Passat PRO will also launch the EXECUTIVE Deluxe version, the rear seat may adopt a 4-seat layout, and is equipped with heating, ventilation, massage and other functions.
Power and performance
In terms of power, the new Passat PRO will offer 1.5T and 2.0T two engine options, the 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 118 kW and a peak torque of 250 nm; The 2.0T high-powered engine has a maximum power of 162 kW and a peak torque of 350 nm. Both engines are matched to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission with smooth shifting and optimized fuel economy.
It is worth mentioning that the new Passat PRO has also been upgraded on the intelligent driving assistance function. The IQ.Pilot intelligent driving assistance system, jointly developed with DJI, can realize the functions of shifting the bar to change lanes, obstacle identification, ramp acceleration and deceleration, and taxi avoidance.
Intelligent technology
The Passat PRO will be equipped with Qualcomm 8155 chip in intelligent technology configuration, in addition, the on-board system also supports vmate assistant, which can be personalized, and even supports sound cloning function, which will turn the voice of the voice assistant into the voice of your family or your own voice, increasing the interest of interaction.
The new car also supports scene mode, which can integrate atmosphere lights, driving mode, air conditioning, seat massage and other functions, and users can easily switch these scenes by voice, which makes the Passat PRO close to the new energy vehicle in terms of intelligence.
conclusion
In general, the new Volkswagen Passat PRO has been upgraded in many aspects, whether it is business people or young consumers, can find their own style and configuration in this car, and in terms of price, although the specific price has not been announced, but according to market expectations, the price of the new car may be slightly higher than the current model. For those who pursue fashion, technology and performance consumers, the new Passat PRO is undoubtedly a model worth looking forward to.
