SAIC Volkswagen reveals updated Passat range at Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show

The front face of the starry sky, breaking the circle! The new Passat family officially unveiled

On July 17, the 2021 (25th) Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Auto Expo officially kicked off. As the "king" of China's B-class car industry, Passat has undergone 6 generations, over 20 model changes, and tens of thousands of upgrades in the 21 years since its launch. With its outstanding product strength, it has already won the favor of 3 million car owners. It is even more eye-catching from the outside world.

The new Passat family has significantly upgraded its appearance design. The most eye-catching thing is the newly designed starry front face, which injects a more fashionable and dynamic atmosphere into the Passat. It is reported that this is the first time that SAIC Volkswagen has adopted different front face shapes in a model. Obviously, in the face of the new generation of domestic aesthetic trends, SAIC Volkswagen is redefining classics in a younger and diversified way. In response to this facelift, SAIC Volkswagen Sales and Marketing Executive Deputy General Manager and General Manager of Shanghai SAIC Volkswagen Sales Co., Ltd., Yu Jingmin, said: “In the eyes of 3 million car owners and me, the Passat has always been the benchmark for B-class cars. Especially in products. In terms of upgrades, Passat is very particular about it!"

The starry sky front face design broke the circle

The new starry front face uses a more radical and avant-garde design language, giving people a completely new feel. The interior of the grille is designed with the Milky Way and Starry Sky as its design concept, and the dot-shaped modeling elements are arranged in a parametric manner to present a visual effect of outward diffusion, making the entire front face look more dynamic. The horizontal light strip is connected with the slender headlight strips on both sides, running through the dense starry sky, showing a strong sense of future technology. The chrome trim strip at the bottom of the lower grille and the C-shaped trim strips on both sides run through visually, which is quite imposing and full of texture at the same time.

The front face of another lattice-type precision grille continues the classic design language of the Passat family, presenting a different luxury and elegance. Compared with the current model, the grille presents a wider visual effect as a whole, and the shape is more concise and dynamic. The dot-segment chrome trim inside the grille is exquisite and meticulous, arranged horizontally in a matrix, with a sense of number. The gill-style side air intake grille is made of high-grade high-gloss black material, which adds a sense of aerodynamics to the front face. At the lower part of the grille, horizontal chrome-plated decorations are inserted in the black kit, which further enhances the horizontal and delicate visual effects of the front face of the vehicle.

On the side of the body, the new Passat’s golden ratio body lines are still elegant and charming, and the double waistline is perfectly connected with the taillights, adding a sense of strength to the side. The "slipback" design makes this car look smoother and more elegant. The streamlined C-pillar is perfectly connected with the dynamic rear wing. The slender window line rises slightly on the C-pillar, young and smart.

The tail design is full and rich in shape, which has the charm of oriental flow. The taillights are newly designed, and the novel through-type taillights are extended to the side of the car body, further highlighting the wide visual effect of the car body. The interior of the taillight has a brand-new pattern design, and the elegant rhythm of the flowing water is instantly displayed when it is lit.

The new Passat PHEV will also be exhibited at the auto show. The C-type LED daytime running lights are highly recognizable, and there are PHEV side markings to show their unique identity.

The texture is the same, the interior shows the beauty of luxury

In the interior details, the new Passat family also incorporates more fashion elements. The three-dimensional high-gloss black decorative panel runs through the entire instrument panel, integrating the instrument panel and the central control display to show pure beauty. Horizontal metal texture decorative strips are matched with high-gloss black decorative panels, adding a sense of hierarchy to the interior design, while being more technologically stylish. The brand-new three-spoke steering wheel, with high-gloss black touch buttons, creates a sense of technology and sportiness in the interior.

The high-end seats with excellent texture provide strong support for the drivers and passengers. Two sets of interior color themes meet the personalized choices of high-end users: the all-black interior shows the deep and calm atmosphere of the vehicle while exuding technology and dynamics. Breath; inlaid amber-brown interior is young and fashionable, vividly reflecting the modern luxury style.

Humanized space with multiple forward-looking advanced technologies

On the internal equipment, the new Passat family's attention to user experience can be seen everywhere. The rear aviation sleep headrest, with adjustable side wings, brings first-class comfort. The car is equipped with Harman Kardon advanced audio system to create a 360° surround sound experience, and more practical mobile phone wireless charging function, which can easily get rid of the trouble of the charging cable. The welcoming light and shadow carpet lights will automatically light up when the door is opened and closed, making the trip more ritual.

In terms of technology, the new Passat family is equipped with a number of advanced technology configurations, such as DLA intelligent high beam car following adjustment, PLA intelligent parking assist system, Lane Assist lane keeping system, ACC advanced adaptive cruise control system, etc., all-round Improve smart experience and driving safety.

Faced with the trend of market rejuvenation and the wave of digitization, the New Passat family conforms to the changes of the times, constantly evolves, and breaks through itself. The appearance of the stars broke the circle, also showing that SAIC Volkswagen is embracing youth with a more open attitude.