Volkswagen unveils new Passat

The all-new Passat will be available to customers in the diesel variant in both automatic and manual transmissions, starting at 20.80 lakh (ex showroom Delhi). Sales of the all new Passat will start with the Highline and Comfortline which will later be followed by the Trendline.

Speaking about this new launch, Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We started our journey in India with the introduction of the Passat in 2007, and three successful years later it gives us great pleasure to bring the latest generation to the market.

Lutz Kothe, Head of Marketing and PR Volkswagen Group Sales Pvt Ltd added by saying, “The Volkswagen Brand’s commitment to sustainability is translated through the innovations of the BlueMotion Technologies. These efficient technologies have been implemented in a range of Volkswagen cars and are among the cleanest and most fuel efficient in the world. The introduction of the all-new Passat further emphasizes Volkswagen Brand’s commitment to India.”

BlueMotion Technologies

BlueMotion Technologies is a range of innovations and refinements that represent the cleanest, most energy efficient cars in the Volkswagen range. These are technologies that work together to achieve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions without taking the fun out of driving. The car comes to India with a range of BlueMotion Technologies such as    TDI Engine, Auto Start-Stop System, Brake Energy Recuperation DSG Dual Clutch Gearbox and Gear Shift Indicator among others, the company said.

The new front-end design gives the all new Passat an even more dominant, high-class look which is reinforced by the bi-xenon headlamps, along with rounded in-set headlamps and LED daytime running lights. It is an epitome of luxury with the finest quality material, perfectly colour-coordinated panels and distinctively designed instrumentation that is effortless to read.