The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has definitely outgrown the D-Class. The company, as you can see, is striving for a premium class, which is shown by the new generation.
Contents of the review:
- Design
- Interior
- Specifications
- Complete set
- Competitors
Now there will be no Phaeton. VW decided that the model was not worth it, decided to cut the lineup and is now trying to fill the hole with the Passat B8. The new generation of the sedan definitely surpasses the past in everything.
Volkswagen Passat B8 design
The eighth generation still looks reserved. However, very easily perceptible notes of solidity and representativeness appeared here. The headlights have an adaptive basis, of course, in the options, and matrix LEDs are used as light sources. The head optics itself is part of the radiator grille, which is also designed in a corporate style.
Another point that I would like to draw your attention to is the bumper. Now it has small fog lights, and the rest of the space is given to a wide air intake. The small lip-shaped lower edge emphasizes that the car is not "vegetable".
In profile, this is still the same Passat, like those 30 million Passats that have been sold in the entire history of the model. However, now a certain height, attractiveness and beauty can be seen in it. Wide doors with tilted pillars, a slight curvature of the rear door glass, as well as a chrome frame of the glass line - all this indicates that the Passat has grown. And, on the contrary, not the way it happens. Most often, the model grows on paper, like, for example, the indices for BMW, but here the model has remained in the same class, while visually, and in all other parameters, it has become higher.
The rear end looks even more solid than the front, it combines the high cost of Audi and the practicality of Skoda. The boot lid looks a bit empty, like on the Polo Sedan, but that makes the exterior look even more stylish. This is also emphasized by the narrow tailpipes of the exhaust system with duplicate fog lights.
Interior Volkswagen Passat 2015
Inside, everything has changed dramatically. The main direction that the company worked on, according to them, is noise insulation and increased comfort. For example, huge air ducts across the entire width of the panel are a solution to aerodynamic noise when the heater is switched on.
However, this does not look like a forced measure, everything is beautiful, stylish, sustained in harsh colors, and modernity is perfectly combined with practicality and traditions. In order to emphasize that the new Passat is a replacement for Faeton, the well-known clock, which, oddly enough, is quartz, is installed in the center of the panel. As it was said, the main thing is noise reduction. That is why double glasses with auto-dimming are installed on the older configurations of the Passat B8. If this function is not available, the sunny side is automatically curtained.
All that is possible is used as finishing materials, the fashion for carbon fiber has passed, so here you can find various types of leather, including heat-reflecting, fabric, alcantara, aluminum, plastic, plastic on wood and much more that cannot even be determined. After the Passat B8 moved to a higher class, the "incubator" finish was no longer installed on it, now the buyer can create an almost completely unique design.
The instrument panel can be of two types:
- It can be an optitronic panel, which is a display instead of a shield. On it, the user will receive two scales of a speedometer and a tachometer, many pointers, as well as a navigation display. In order to make it easier to use the latter, the scales can be reduced and moved apart. The same behavior of the instrument panel can be found on older Audi models. Such a panel can do almost everything that multimedia can do in a modern car, in addition, the multimedia screen is duplicated here, which allows you to control the Passat systems without distracting from the road.
- The second type is a classic instrument panel, which contains a speedometer, a tachometer and dial gauges for engine temperature and fuel level in the tank. An on-board computer display will be installed in the center, on which the driver can get information about the current fuel consumption, the gear engaged and much more.
The steering wheel is truncated at the bottom, it is trimmed with leather already in the base. The center console is almost entirely occupied by the display of the audio system and navigation, if any. In the first case, it is a 5 "diagonal, in the second - 8". Under it, traditionally, is the climate control control unit, then the gearshift lever with switches for various auxiliary systems.
The rear sofa has become much more spacious. Compared to the previous generation, the length of the wheelbase has grown by 8 cm, all of which went to the salon. Formally, the sofa is three-seater, however, it is molded in the form of two separate armchairs that can be separated using a wide armrest with cup holder functions. This armrest can be used as a hatch by slipping some long weights into it, such as skis. Running ahead, a cover is offered as an option - a bag that allows you to do the above without staining the interior.
I would especially like to mention some systems. For example, a lane control system. She, for example, return the car to its lane, if there are markings, if the turn was not included in advance. In fact, if you take your hands off the steering wheel, nothing will happen, however, after a while the system will start trying to wake up the driver. If this does not happen, then the car smoothly with the direction indicator and reacting to the cars from the side will change to the side of the road, turn on the alarm in advance and stop.
Also, a traffic sign control system is installed on the car, which, by no means, is atypical for models of this class. True, judging by the reviews about Faeton, where it was installed, in rainy weather, you should not trust it unquestioningly.
Specifications Volkswagen Passat B8
Three power units are offered on the Russian market, among which there is no coveted 280-horsepower, which is the pride of the company. It was he who became the most powerful 4-cylinder engine in the history of the company. But it's not about him. The base is installed 1.4 liters with a turbine, gasoline. It develops 125 horsepower and 200 Nm. In this configuration, the Passat B8 will accelerate to a hundred in 9.7 seconds, and the maximum speed is 207 km / h. At the same time, the maximum fuel consumption will be no more than 5.5 liters on the highway and 6.3 liters in the city. In general, not bad.
The second motor is a similar unit, which, by flashing, develops 150 horsepower. At the same time, the torque increased to 250 Nm. Now, to accelerate to hundreds, it will take no more than 8.4 seconds, and the maximum speed has increased to 220 km / h. Very good, especially when you consider fuel consumption at the level of 5 and 6.3 liters of gasoline on the highway and in the city, respectively. A distinctive feature of such an engine from the previous one is also the fact that only a robotic DSG-7 box is installed on it, and for the first only mechanics are available.
And finally, the third, top-end motor. It is increased to 1.8 liters, develops 180 horses, while the torque is 320 Nm. Despite the fact that the dynamics are much better (7 seconds about hundreds, the maximum speed is 232 km / h), the fuel consumption remained practically the same. So, on the highway for a hundred kilometers, about 5.8 liters will be required, and around the city about 7.
Volkswagen Passat 2015: configurations and prices
Initially, it was assumed that 5 configurations would be brought to the market, however, after some deliberation, the company provided only three.Despite this, the list of optional equipment for each version is quite long, especially when you consider that this is a Passat.
Trendline
This is the name given to bases. Here is a 125-horsepower engine on the mechanics, a driver fatigue sensor, all kinds of airbags (except for knees), air conditioning, start-stop, engine start button, tire pressure sensor, on-board computer, rain and light sensors, fog lights, heated front seats , multifunctional steering wheel, standard audio system, alarm and 16-inch molding. Among the options are a leather steering wheel with a gearshift lever, climate control, a folding front seat for transporting long cars, parking sensors, cameras in a circle and AUX with USB and Bluetooth for the radio. In total, if you turn on all the options, the basic configuration of the Volkswagen Passat will cost 1.5 million rubles.
Comfortline
Here the list of standard equipment is much richer. In addition, here you can buy either a 150-horsepower or a 180-horsepower engine on a robot. Standard equipment, in addition to the previous configuration, includes climate control, LED headlights, heated glass washer nozzles, as well as USB and AUX for the radio.
Optional equipment still includes circular cameras, a keyless access system, a boot lid servo, an alarm and a volume sensor in the cabin are added. Cruise control is also here. The total is 1.7 million rubles. Yes, this is not the Sámi the cheapest option in its class, but it has everything from the classes above.
Highline
The third configuration includes almost all optional equipment from the past, but some points remained unclear. For example, having spent 2 million rubles, you will have to pay only 39,000 for a leather interior. By the way, 18-inch disks will cost 36,000 rubles. Power seats with memory, an anti-theft system and a panoramic roof are also optional. If you collect all the options, then the maximum configuration of the Volkswagen Passat Highline will cost 2.4 million rubles.
Competitors
Now let's see what we can get for 2.4 million rubles from other manufacturers. First of all, I would like to mention the Ford Mondeo. Approximately the same equipment with a 2-liter engine will cost 1.8 million maximum. As for the Lexus ES sedan, it is also a good option for 2.2 million rubles, but there is not only a battle of manufacturers, but also of countries of origin, an adherent of Europeans will never buy a Japanese.
Next up is the Audi A6. Of course, for this money you can get only one of the initial configurations, but even they are no less crammed with functions. In general, it must be admitted that lately it has been rather difficult to single out any leader in any class at all. All manufacturers have reached a certain level of technology, which is already quite difficult to exceed, so many different gimmicks and gadgets are invented in order to win the client.
Photo Volkswagen Passat B8:
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