New 2020 Passat Unveiled

[Rocket36]

Article here: Volkswagen unveils all-new 2020 Passat at NAIAS

Volkswagen unveils all-new 2020 Passat at NAIAS

Volkswagen has unveiled an all-new 2020 Passat that features a new exterior look, a more powerful engine, and a lot of standard features – plus a new bumper-to-bumper warranty that VW says is the best in the US. The new 2020 Passat is aimed specifically at American buyers.

The 2020 Passat has standard LED headlights and taillamps
The engine remains the already well-vetted 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder found in the previous Passat, producing 174...
Changes to the torque converter in the six-speed, front-wheel drive transmission for the 2020 VW Passat...
For safety and driver assistance, Volkswagen has included forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking (front-assist with...
The basics of the Passat carry over from the previous year's car, with the same chassis and framework underpinning the new design. A complete restyle of the vehicle, however, gives it a more coupe-like roof line and a more aggressive grille. The 2020 Passat has standard LED headlights and tail lamps and a larger Passat badge that runs across the face of the deck lid. Also standard are 17-inch alloy wheels, with 18- and 19-inch wheels available.

The engine remains the already well-vetted 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder found in the previous Passat, producing 174 horsepower (130 kW). What's changed here is the torque converter in the six-speed, front-wheel drive transmission, which improves torque delivery through a new torque converter, upping output to 207 pound-feet (281 Nm) of torque.

The interior's dimensions and specifications are much the same in the new 2020 Volkswagen Passat
The interior of the new 2020 Volkswagen Passat is largely the same as the outgoing model, in terms of passenger space. A new instrument panel and infotainment touchscreen have been added, along with what Volkswagen says are more premium materials and color options. Standard cloth seating can be replaced with V-Tex leatherette or Nappa leather in some trim points of the new Passat.

Technology in the 2020 Passat focuses on the new MIB II Composition Media infotainment interface, which is standard in the new VW. Smartphones can be integrated into the also-standard Car-Net App-Connect technology through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or MirrorLink. Fender premium audio is additionally available in the 2020 Passat.

For safety and driver assistance, Volkswagen has included forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking (front-assist with pedestrian monitoring), and blind spot monitoring with rear traffic alerts. Adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and other options are available for the new Passat. Further options include parking assistance and VW's Automatic Post-Collision Braking System.

Also new is Volkswagen's new "People First Warranty," which the company says is America's best bumper-to-bumper limited warranty on a new car. The coverage is provided for six years or 72,000 miles and is transferable for its duration.

The new 2020 Volkswagen Passat will enter US showrooms in mid-2019.

[zzc2010]

Article here: Volkswagen unveils all-new 2020 Passat at NAIAS

Volkswagen unveils all-new 2020 Passat at NAIAS

Volkswagen has unveiled an all-new 2020 Passat that features a new exterior look, a more powerful engine, and a lot of standard features – plus a new bumper-to-bumper warranty that VW says is the best in the US. The new 2020 Passat is aimed specifically at American buyers.

The 2020 Passat has standard LED headlights and taillamps
The engine remains the already well-vetted 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder found in the previous Passat, producing 174...
Changes to the torque converter in the six-speed, front-wheel drive transmission for the 2020 VW Passat...
For safety and driver assistance, Volkswagen has included forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking (front-assist with...
The basics of the Passat carry over from the previous year's car, with the same chassis and framework underpinning the new design. A complete restyle of the vehicle, however, gives it a more coupe-like roof line and a more aggressive grille. The 2020 Passat has standard LED headlights and tail lamps and a larger Passat badge that runs across the face of the deck lid. Also standard are 17-inch alloy wheels, with 18- and 19-inch wheels available.

The engine remains the already well-vetted 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder found in the previous Passat, producing 174 horsepower (130 kW). What's changed here is the torque converter in the six-speed, front-wheel drive transmission, which improves torque delivery through a new torque converter, upping output to 207 pound-feet (281 Nm) of torque.

The interior's dimensions and specifications are much the same in the new 2020 Volkswagen Passat
The interior of the new 2020 Volkswagen Passat is largely the same as the outgoing model, in terms of passenger space. A new instrument panel and infotainment touchscreen have been added, along with what Volkswagen says are more premium materials and color options. Standard cloth seating can be replaced with V-Tex leatherette or Nappa leather in some trim points of the new Passat.

Technology in the 2020 Passat focuses on the new MIB II Composition Media infotainment interface, which is standard in the new VW. Smartphones can be integrated into the also-standard Car-Net App-Connect technology through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or MirrorLink. Fender premium audio is additionally available in the 2020 Passat.

For safety and driver assistance, Volkswagen has included forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking (front-assist with pedestrian monitoring), and blind spot monitoring with rear traffic alerts. Adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and other options are available for the new Passat. Further options include parking assistance and VW's Automatic Post-Collision Braking System.

Also new is Volkswagen's new "People First Warranty," which the company says is America's best bumper-to-bumper limited warranty on a new car. The coverage is provided for six years or 72,000 miles and is transferable for its duration.

The new 2020 Volkswagen Passat will enter US showrooms in mid-2019.

That’s the US Passat. The same as one of the Chinese ones.

Aus gets EU Passat.


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[Rocket36]

That’s the US Passat. The same as one of the Chinese ones.

Aus gets EU Passat.


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Yeah but it won't look DRASTICALLY different. (I wouldn't think)

[zzc2010]

Yeah but it won't look DRASTICALLY different. (I wouldn't think)

It will.


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[Jondalar]

That looks like a B7 Passat with slightly more B8 front and rear. US Passat design is way older than Euro.

[doc_777]

US Passat is unique to there and China. Visual cues may be similar, but that’s about all.

[Jimi]

China is MQB but US isn’t, so they’re different aren’t they?

I expect ours to be a similar leap to the Golf 7.5 vs the 7, perhaps with a slightly bigger grille.

That US infotainment unit still looks like an old RNS. It might be a Discover one but it looks dated AF

[doc_777]

After some googling, seems like the china Passat is neither mqb, nor the same as the US version.

[zzc2010]

After some googling, seems like the china Passat is neither mqb, nor the same as the US version.

This new generation is MQB based.


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[point]

This is a cosmetically updated (US) B7 Passat 'NMS' which is different to the Euro/Aus B7 Passat and based on the PQ46 Platform.

There is then the Euro B8 Passat that we have in Aus which is MQB based. This car is then sold in China by FAW-Volkswagen as the 'Magotan' with an 8cm longer wheelbase.

China has also has the SAIC-Volkswagen brand which has just launched their new MQB based Passat which is longer overall than the B8L 'Magotan' Passat. This replaced the US NMS Passat which was sold in China too.

Long story cut short there's essentially 4 different Passat models around the world, Euro B8, Chinese B8L Magotan, US Passat NMS and SAIC-VW MQB Passat.