Volkswagen is working at full capacity in the development process of the new generation of its iconic and popular sedan. Tests with the new Volkswagen Passat 2024 are taking place in Northern Europe. Once again, a test copy of the new generation Passat has been photographed in broad daylight. A model that will bet everything on the family body, the Passat Variant.
There will be a new generation of the Volkswagen Passat. The iconic and popular sedan from volkswagen
It will have continuity in an era that is already marked by sustainable mobility and, more specifically, by electrification. The German manufacturer has decided to give continuity to this model that reported such good results in the recent past, above all, to retain the public that continues to bet on this format. Now, big changes are coming.
The new Volkswagen Passat 2024 has been photographed, once again, in broad daylight. Volkswagen is working at full capacity in the development process of the new generation Passat. A development that, at the moment, is taking place in Northern Europe. Specifically, tests are being carried out in the Scandinavian region to take advantage of the harsh conditions of the European winter.
Spy photos of the new Volkswagen Passat 2024
In the past month of February the first sighting of the new Passat took place. On this occasion, our spy photographers have hunted in great detail the evidence mule that is circulating in the north of the Old Continent. A test mule that shows that development is at an early stage. However, there is no doubt that development is picking up pace.
The sample of tests that we can see in the snapshots that accompany this article presents several changes with respect to the model that we can currently find in dealerships. One of the most relevant novelties that the new generation of the Passat will bring with it is a wheelbase increase. The modification of the battle will allow to increase the space available in the passenger compartment and in the trunk.
Another of the keys that will determine the commercial future of the new Passat is that the traditional sedan-type bodywork variant will disappear from the range. All the prominence will fall on the family option that, remember, is known as Volkswagen Passat Variant. In addition, the development process is being carried out in parallel with that of the new generation of the Skoda Superb. Both models will be closely related.
The last Volkswagen Passat with thermal engines
We are before the latest generation of the Passat with internal combustion engines. Moreover, it remains to be seen if after this new generation the Passat trade name will remain alive or not. In any case, the new Passat Variant will be offered together with a selection of gasoline and diesel engines with 48-volt mild hybrid technology (MHEV) as well as plug-in hybrid versions (PHEV).
In the Volkswagen range, the role of “100% electric Passat” will fall to the new Volkswagen Aero B, a model that is also in the process of being developed.
When will it hit the market? The entry on the scene of the new Passat is scheduled for next year. Predictably in the second half of 2023. However, it will arrive at European showrooms as a 2024 model. The series production process will take place in Bratislava (Slovakia).