What we have on this page are first details of the next gen 2015 Volkswagen Passat.
To be unveiled some months later this year, the next gen 2015 Volkswagen Passat boasts of a stylish front fascia that is definitely sharper than that of the current model. Even in profile, the car continues to have a hint of sportiness, with the sedan having a four-door coupe-like look. Another prominent feature is the bulging wheel arches,.
It is being said that the next gen 2015 Volkswagen Passat will be offered with a heads up display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Powering the next gen Passat would be a new twin-turbo 2.0-liter TDI four-cylinder engine that has a max power of 240 PS (176 kW) and peak torque of 500 Nm (368 lb-ft). The motor will come mated to a seven-speed DSG transmission that will send power to all four wheels via an all-wheel drive system . The car will have a fuel efficiency of 47 mpg in US cycle.
Also on the cards could be plug-in hybrid variant with a 1.4-liter TSI petrol engine and a 102 PS (75 kW) electric motor. Combined power is likely to be pegged at 204 PS (150 kW) and the car could have an electric-only range of 50 km (31 miles).
Source: Autobild and Auto Motor und Sport