Volkswagen has gone ahead and launched an updated Passat. The new Passat uses the turbo diesel engine and comes in two variants – Comfortline and Highline.
The prices for the eight-generation Passat in India are: (all-prices ex-showroom, Delhi)
Comfortline: ₹29.99 lakh
Highline: ₹32.99 lakh
The four-cylinder engine in the Passat makes 177hp and 350Nm of torque, this engine is paired to a six-speed automatic gearbox. The eight-gen Passat weighs 70kg less than its previous generation model owing to the all-new platform it is based on. The luxury sedan from Volkswagen takes on the Accord, Camry and Superb in India.
Comfortline
Front and rear fog lamps
Rear defogger
LED tail-lamps and headlamps with daytime running lights
Cornering lamps
Body coloured bumpers with trim
16-inch alloy wheels
Faux Vienna leather upholstery
Ambient lighting package
Adjustable front centre armrest with storage
Rear centre armrest with beverage holders
Black and white multi-function touchscreen
Three-zone climate control AC
Rear AC vents finished in chrome
Touchscreen infotainment system with eight speakers
Aux-in, USB and Bluetooth
Smartphone integration to the infotainment system via App Connect
Smartphone-based navigation
Powered wing mirrors
Height adjustable front seat belts
Isofix child seat mounts in the rear
12V socket in rear centre console and luggage compartment
Chrome highlights for the AC vents and light switch
Wood inserts for the dashboard and doors trim
Piano black inserts for the central console
Auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror
Automatic headlamps with automatic range adjustment
Cruise control
Front and rear parking sensors
11 airbags
ABS with Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Hill start assist and auto hold function
Electromechanical parking brake
Adjustable front and rear seat head restraints
Electronic vehicle immobilisation device
Highline
17-inch alloy wheels
Power sunroof
Nappa leather upholstery
Voice command controls for the infotainment system
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) including driving profile selection
Hands-free parking
Steel scuff plates on front and rear door steps
Colour multi-function touchscreen display
Reversing camera
