New 2011 Passat Unveiled

[OilBurna]

2011 Volkswagen New Passat unveiled ahead of Paris Motor Show — Autoblog











from vw press release looks like some good extra bits

Following over 15 million sales in 37 years across 100 countries around the world Volkswagen has unveiled the seventh generation of the Passat at the Paris Motor Show. Establishing benchmarks in quality, design, economy and comfort the new Passat is not only the most advanced iteration yet but also the most efficient.

A completely new look styled by Klaus Bischoff (head of design, Volkswagen) and Walter de Silva (head of design, Volkswagen Group) establishes a fresh direction for the Passat saloon and Estate with clean surfaces and an elegant yet imposing stance. The front of the car, dominated by a new grille element with prominent horizontal chrome fins, features striking heavily contoured headlight units, set into which are LED running lights. At the rear a set of distinctive tail lights is joined by subtle chrome highlights that extend down the side of the car. Every body panel apart from the roof is new.

Measuring 4,769 mm in length (Estate 4,771 mm) the new Passat is marginally longer than the car it replaces (+4 mm) and at 1,820 mm wide and 1,474 mm tall (Estate 1,519 mm) it retains the same proportions.

The fresh look continues inside the seventh generation Passat with new seats that can be specified to both heat and cool their occupants and even feature a massage function for the driver and front seat passenger. A revised dashboard with new dials, trim finishes and an analogue clock are joined by subtle chrome inserts and the option of ambience lighting similar to that found in the Phaeton. The centre console has also been uprated with revisions to the minor controls as well as new door trims.

Powering the new Passat is a range of advanced and highly efficient petrol and diesel engines. The petrol line-up comprises a 1.4-litre TSI engine developing 122 PS, a 1.8-litre TSI unit with 160 PS, a 2.0-litre TSI 210 PS engine and a range-topping 3.6-litre V6 producing 300 PS.

The refined and frugal diesel range starts with the most efficient engine, the 1.6-litre TDI unit producing 105 PS. Equipped with this engine and the BlueMotion package of changes including aerodynamic modifications, Stop/Start and battery regeneration, the new Passat can achieve a combined 68.8 mpg while emitting just 109 g/km of CO2. This equates to a theoretical range of over 1,000 miles on a single tank of diesel. Joining the 1.6-litre TDI is a 2.0-litre TDI engine available in two power outputs – 140 PS and 170 PS. Each of the engine ranges can be specified with a choice of manual or DSG gearboxes.

The new Passat is available with many new safety and comfort technologies previously only seen in the Touareg and Phaeton luxury models.

The optional new City emergency braking function, a part of the Automatic Distance Control (ADC) system, automatically engages the brakes at speeds below 18 mph should an unavoidable collision be sensed by the vehicle. The system is also able to accelerate the vehicle automatically should it detect an imminent rear end collision providing the vehicle sees a clear space ahead.

In addition, the new Passat can be fitted with an automatic fatigue detection system that monitors the driver's inputs and automatically emits an audible and visual warning to recommend a break if required.

As with previous Passat models, the Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) incorporates Trailer Stabilisation when a factory fitted towbar is specified.

Promising enhanced dynamics, the new Passat can be specified with the acclaimed XDS electronic transverse differential for the first time. The system, which is standard on the Golf GTI, acts to reduce understeer and improve traction in slippery conditions making the new Passat feel more responsive as a result.

Other new optional convenience systems include an innovative boot opening system for the saloon model: on vehicles specified with keyless entry, so long as you're carrying the key fob on your person a simple foot motion at the back of the car is enough to activate sensors that open the boot automatically – a useful function when your hands are full.

Both the saloon and Estate models are due to go on sale in the UK around the middle of October at which time pricing and specification details will be announced. First customer deliveries will take place in early January 2011.

[phaeton]

First thoughts are.......


What have they done??? then I remember VW Press photos suck and will wait for real life photos before judging.

[mebius9]

It looks alright I like the incremental philosophy of the design change... (just because it makes mine look not too outdated)
Similar but different mostly except for the Audiesque headlight with those trendy LED running light.
Interior seems to have even more detailed touch and slightly more class but again similar to current model.

Hate the front end though... looks like Toyota Aurion by Audi...
But it could look very different in metal.

[V6Passat]

First thoughts are.......


What have they done??? then I remember VW Press photos suck and will wait for real life photos before judging.

thats exactly what i thought! that LOOKs like one of the ugliest back sides out there!

[deano646]

Not sure about this??!?!?!? Front end will take some getting used to. Hopefully an R version looks a little less pedestrian. Still think the wagon is better than the sedan though.

[team_v]

Looks as boring as a beige camry.
I loved the NMS design and then they bloated it out and made it all ugly and boring.

At least it's still running the 3.6L V6.

[Passat CC]

I'm glad I got the CC and didn't wait for this!
Any new gadgets?

[OilBurna]

keyless entry (already had in europe etc) can open the boot on the sedan by waving your foot?
can get xds diff from the gti
some fatigue management gizmo
city emergency braking function as part of the automatic distance control (hope it works better than volvo's)
new seats with heating and cooling and massage function
ambience lighting
analogue clocl

[flyingfridge]

I like it, very handsome. Certainly better looking than the current model

[team_v]

keyless entry (already had in europe etc) can open the boot on the sedan by waving your foot?
can get xds diff from the gti
some fatigue management gizmo
city emergency braking function as part of the automatic distance control (hope it works better than volvo's)
new seats with heating and cooling and massage function
ambience lighting
analogue clocl

Analog clock, really???? Trying to be upmarket but will probably have no function.
Lol at the volvo reference, 3 times trying to display a pedestrian safety device and failed all 3 times.