Volkswagen retailers in the UK are now taking orders for the eighth generation Passat saloon and estate models, ahead of first UK deliveries in January.
This all-new car brings a host of new technologies, comfort and convenience, features and efficient engines to the Passat class, while its design, quality and style allow it to compete with premium rivals, at a competitive price.
Only diesel engines will be offered in the UK at launch, ranging in power from a 1.6-litre 118bhp, through two 2.0-litre units with 148 or 188bhp, to a range-topping 2.0-litre bi-turbo with 237bhp, DSG gearbox and 4MOTION four-wheel drive. A plug-in hybrid GTE version with a 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine and electric motor will follow in October 2015.
A frugal BlueMotion with a 1.6-litre engine returning 78mpg and just 95g/km of CO2 will join the range in June 2015, while an Alltrack version of the Estate is due in July.
Prices start from £22,215 (RRP OTR) for the entry-level saloon.
