On September 10, SAIC Volkswagen launched the Passat 380 family. The new car’s price ranges from 176,900 to 239,900 yuan (33680$). The event also announced a limited-time price of 159,900 to 223,900 yuan (31430$). New buyers receive a lifetime warranty on the powertrain for all SAIC Volkswagen fuel models. This new generation model features comprehensive upgrades in appearance, interior, and configuration.
The new car showcases smooth lines and dynamic features. It has sharper details and aerodynamic contours. A special Black Warrior edition has launched. The design strategy includes dual front faces for the Pioneer and Starry editions. The Q. Light matrix LED headlights feature a willow leaf design. An LED light strip runs through the front, enhancing the visual impact of the illuminated Volkswagen logo.
The side-sliding design creates a streamlined look. It measures 5006mm in length, 1850mm in width, and 1489mm in height. The wheelbase stretches 2871mm. This is the largest Passat ever.
The rear of the car features a new design. The “Lingguang Dot Matrix” taillights have a fresh pattern. They support six welcome animations and a flowing turn signal.
The cockpit resembles the new Volkswagen Magotan. It offers color themes like deep black, mother-of-pearl white, ocean blue, starry black, and nebula blue. All models feature a 10.3-inch full digital display. This display supports multiple theme switches and boot animations, focusing on digital interfaces. The front passenger area includes an 11.6-inch capacitive touchscreen. It has 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The screen includes a camera and supports gesture control for the front passenger.
15-inch floating 2K HD LCD central control screen. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. 12 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Supports 5G communication. Localized interaction design. Quick cards, vehicle control center, and bottom function bar allow customization. Key features include V Mate smart assistant, AR real-time navigation, and Tencent in-car ecosystem. Full language model integration.
The hardware upgraded 20 basic sensors. It added five new sensors: dual cameras, cabin camera, front corner radar, and DVR camera. The IQ. Pilot smart driving assistance system was developed by the DJI automotive team. They focused on China’s unique road conditions. It achieves L2++ level driving assistance. It also supports IQ. Drive parking assistant.
Soft PU leather feels delicate. The seat design showcases a typical “Volkswagen” style. It looks stable and high-end. The filling remains full and thick. The front seats offer 12-way electric adjustment, ventilation, heating, and 10-point massage. The car features three-zone climate control. The fragrance system includes three scent options.
The rear seats feature a new design. They now fit the body shape of Chinese people better. The new seats offer more knee space than the previous generation. They include electric adjustment and angle adjustment. The basic features include seat heating, ventilation, and an 8-point pneumatic massage function. The headrests now have built-in speakers.
The new car features a 2.0T turbocharged engine. It delivers a maximum power of 162 kW and a peak torque of 350 Nm. The car has a new 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds. The combined fuel consumption is 6.87 L/100 km. It offers four driving modes. The MQB EVO German chassis architecture includes a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension.