The new Volkswagen Passat is larger, more eco-friendly and only has a versatile body.

The new Passat from Volkswagen is unveiled in two hybrid versions, but there will be no sedan.

There's great news! Volkswagen has unveiled the new Passat and made significant changes to this ninth (!) generation of the model. My God, we feel old. Mainly, the new Passat will be available only in station wagon body. Although this popular family car will also get a wider choice of engines as Volkswagen prepares the way for a move to electrification.

This new Passat is built on Volkswagen's MQB platform. It's the same platform used for the Golf and Tiguan, and it allows Volkswagen to capitalize on every opportunity. What are the possibilities? All the opportunities. This is expected to be the last Passat with gasoline and diesel engines, so the model will feature two new plug-in hybrids. According to the manufacturer, a choice of 150 kW or 200 kW motors, combined with a 19.8 kWh battery pack, will allow the Passat to travel approximately 60 miles on electricity alone.

Volkswagen has also developed faster charging technology, allowing the Passat PHEV to take advantage of faster 50 kW DC charging stations. Convenient. The company believes that with hybrid technology combined with the turbocharged 1.5-liter TSI engine, the Passat will be able to travel up to 620 miles on long trips. Also on offer will be a new 48-volt mild hybrid for those who don't want to mess around with cables.

All versions feature an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive as standard. Except, of course, if you choose the version with the most power. Then you get Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel-drive system with intelligent control. Look, options. Inside the car, the brand claims that a complete redesign has been carried out. The 50 mm increase in length of the new 2024 Passat adds more legroom and increases trunk capacity to 1,920 liters, up from the previous 1,780 liters. The touchscreen is larger and horizontally positioned, and gear shifting is done with a stick by the turn indicators, which frees up space on the center console. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives straight to your inbox. For the first time in a long time, Volkswagen tells us that they worked closely with customers to develop the menu structure in response to feedback: we can only hope that all Volkswagen infotainment systems become less annoying. The Passat has always been renowned for its affordability as a long-distance family car, and it is the brand's third most popular model after the Golf and Beetle. Volkswagen also wants to emphasize the integration of massage seats, assisted parking, and adaptive suspension, though of course these features will be available at the buyer's option, underscoring the Passat's unique position as a car for families and business travelers. The new Passat will go on sale at the end of the year. What do you think, folks?