►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: ruclips.net/user/autogefuehl 00:00 VW Passat B9 R-Line in White 00:49 Length and Arteon replacement 03:09 Passat Elegance in Mariposite Green 04:24 R-Line in Reef Blue 04:39 Dual insulation window option 05:12 Interior: doors and steering 05:57 Sport seats and comfort 06:54 Cockpit with infotainment 09:10 Storage 09:37 Rear seats 10:28 Trunk / boot 11:54 Engines with upgraded PHEV #VW #VWPassat Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.
Would go for the elegance trim..sporty R line has too much resemblance to the Golf..it just feels like a grown up Golf And, the size & placement of the infotainment screen makes it look awkward
Hey Tomas, great video as usual! I would go for R line trim, front is so much better and the wheels too, back end is meh on both trims, but maybe slightly nicer on the Elegance…I am curious about technical specs, namely Weight, Performance and consumption?
Of course you would have "Schlager" in your music 😂. As for boot space, the Passat had an almost ridiculous amount of space in the boot from the first ever model, I'm glad to see VW retained that.
Most VW cars currently have the exact same wheel. Only some high trim versions have the capacitive one. It's great to be constantly outraged about non-issues, but get the facts straight at least.
The styling looks better than expected; although I still think the B8 was a more elegant design. I also don’t like this new trend of just taking a huge screen and plopping it onto the dashboard, without trying to integrate it into the design. Although overall looks like quite a nice interior which can’t be said for all of VW’s recent models.
Looks better than I expected and I think it looks really good. I’ve got a current model 4motion AllTrack and have found it a really good versatile car with great carrying capacity and very comfortable. My biggest concern is pricing - I suspect it’s going to be quite expensive. Touch screen looks huge and not sure that works in proportion to the rest of the dashboard. Great review Thomas and looking forward to a full review.
Thanks Josef and Martin for your information on pricing. I paid £45,000 for my 2019 AllTrack 4motion (TDI) but that did include extras such as Matrix lights, electronic differential etc. Not sure which engines will be available in the UK - they stopped offering the AllTrack option after I had my car delivered in October 2019. Good to see the Passat will still be available as an estate as Volvo UK no longer offer estates but just SUVs.
@@stuartheydon6323 the Golf itself has an estate version already which makes this Passat looking very similar to the Golf Estate, just a bit bigger. I liked that the old model was somewhat distinctive. Also the old interior had more taste imo, I don't like the new Playstation plastic look.
I'm going to say it. From owning a Mk8 GTI, the biggest thing that makes this Passat buyable is the physical steering wheel buttons and the illuminated sliders. After that, everything else is default VW quality and raises no complaints from me. I hope this sells well because it's a gem of a car.
I hate the fact that you can clearly tell where VW is cutting corners in their newer cars. Especially that god-awful buttonless touchscreen interface. That abomination can't go away soon enough. Also, cars are becoming way too expensive.
Look at the seats that are not fully automatic. Even my 7 year old 1.4tsi golf has fully powered driver seat. I get that manual seats are actually much faster but still it looks so cheap when it’s half auto half manual esp in the top spec Passat 😂
@@shroomyesc you can spec it with individual options, don"t take bundles that package garbage with the stuff you want. mine with "base spec" controls will still have climatized leather seats
I own Passat B8 and I love it - taking in consideration, what you get for your money! I was waiting to see the new Passat for a long time and I am quite dissapointed of the new design - especially the front design. It looks like GOLF variant, not Passat. Previous generation had a very elegant yet confident grill - a lot of stright lines that makes the car aesthetically clean and elegant. When I look at the new design, I dont see any familiar design details from the Passat B8 anymore - which is a pitty. Because I will deffinetly not buy a new VW Golf variant! I think AUDI is doing a much better job these days or even Skoda or KIA. I feel that the last couple of years, VW have been quite dissapoining - the whole ID line up is slow, not exciting and uggly. No wonder they fired the lead Design Director.
I don't agree. Proof that design is subjective. I think the back is phenomenal. Yes the front looks closer to the golf, but it's also more beautiful than the arteon and not as boring as the b8. I think people will complain either way, not enough changes with a new model or too close to other models or too futuristic...
I agree, the front looks more like a Golf and this not really good especially considering price , model positioning etc The overall proportion are not working together at all. The 19” wheel look so small . Nice details but that’s not sufficient
It’s all about aerodynamics these days to maximize electric driving range and lower the fuel consumption. And with that in mind i think they did a great job, especially at the rear
There is no comparison though between both cars. I've owned a Superb, Passat and Audi A4 all in a row, similar model years and engines etc . . . the cost cutting in a Skoda is easy to see by comparison. Wow they are noisy cars, the difference in the noise insulation and suspension dampening and control in the each car was staggering.
Really? Everything you say, I’d contradict. When I bought my Skoda Superb Sportline estate, the reasons I did was the better finishing, definitely quieter & roomier than the equivalent Passat. Plus looked sportier than the bland Passat.
The B8 Passat is such a great all around package, and very stylish when it launched, in an understated way. I really like the look of this new one, but not sure it needed to be any bigger; if you need bigger, you got the Skoda Superb, right? I’d still buy it, but when it is 3 years old and half the price.
I've never really found the Passat sedan an elegant design, (have owned one once) but have always loved the estates which to me have a much more pleasing design. But it does seem strange not to offer both options.
Feels like a downgrade compared to the previous generation especially from the back. I think I will wait for the Skoda Superb which has a much better looking interior.
I too disagree with you mate, the previous gen Passat looks outdated, they needed a change badly, any change would have been interesting at this point, i like this one.
@@Astke I see your standpoint but I just think that overtime the old Passat is going to age better as not only because it has a simpler interior (less screens and the software itself is much better considering VW had many problems with its new software since the MK8 Golf) but also the styling might feel dated in the future as lightbars fall out of trend. Personally I much prefer the Superb but thats down to personal taste.
@@amineech1621 you are right that the old Passat looks outdated but this new could potentially be outdated even before the old was because of temporary design trends and the rapid advancments in technology (talking mostly about interior design with the screens and knowing VW's poor software)
Really like the new looks and direction, although i am kinda skeptical about making such a major changes with both arteon and passat model lines. What bothers me, is that the rear indicators are not going around the corner just like the front ones, other than that it looks really neat.
I think this looks amazing tbh. It's sleek and sharper looking, yet still subtle enough to stay under the radar and not stand out too much. The only thing that I don't like is the infotainment screen position. It doesn't flow with the rest of the dash, and looks like they just threw a big screen in and said "sehr gut".
I really think it does work to push it more upmarket. I am looking forward to trying it out. Charging infrastructure in the U.K. is still a bit of an issue, so the ehybrid will be great for my work commute but I can still have the ICE when travelling to areas that have very little or no charging infrastructure. I really wish that charging was better because I would go for the ID.7 in heartbeat.
This is exactly the same thing millions of Americans say with each new VW product release that takes them further from their history and real opportunity. Couple that with a lousy dealer network and you have a disaster.
@@Astke you think a giant screen in the middle of the car is more ergonomic than the setup in a MK7 golf? People like you make me scared of riding my motorbike on the road.
VW doesn’t make sense in the US. Skoda makes more sense out there, the space you get for the price and the comfort orientation. Like the Octavia as the compact car and the Superb as the midsize car.
The vehicle looks good but the center touch screen looks like it is an after though and does not flow with the beauty of the dashboard and components .
R line, definitely the sportier, the better.. I want to enjoy my ride in every way possible and want it to look sporty and be fun to drive with comfort. I want it to sound look and feel like a sports car. I own a passat now, the 2012 SE. It's never disappointed to this day. Would love to own another top rated newer VW passat. Let's see if it can pass the test.
I have to say I like the lines of the Talisman from the back of the car. The windows chrome, the 3d backlights. The elegance of the french car with the robustness of the VW is a match.
The Elegance model is the nicest design, front and rear. Plugin Hybrid version is attractive. The stronger 2.0TSI is interesting if the consumption has been improved because of the lower wind resistance.
Wow Volkswagen nailed it what a fantastic car. I hope they will bring this also to the MPV / SUV. The 15inch screen is really fantasic. perfect height. This was not in the old version the screen was to low.
I guess this is the final combustion powered Passat. Looks great and well engineered. Good to see they are fitting much better hardware to run the infotainment system. They definitely look like they are merging the lines as it looks very similar to the latest ID7 estate spy shots
The front of the Passat B9 (0:40) has details that resemble the front of the VW Virtus Exclusive launched in Brazil, as well as the new Tiguan and the Golf GTI MK 8 facelift 2024, that is, with the grille between the headlights narrower and with the opening of the windshield. wide/large front shock
I see VW still has this completely idiotic only partly electric seat adjustments. Why you can’t choose fully electric seats with memory without the leather finishing is beyond my comprehension 🤦🏻♂️
It was already too many choices. For years it was bothering me that all companies were expanding their model pallet. Our first family car was a red Sportback Passat. It felt different from all our neighbors. Then the models started to not make sense anymore. Going back to models that have long proven identity is the correct move. The limitations are what give decision making meaning.
@@Panagiotis_PapYou mean crossover in terms of Alltrack variant. I thought you meant the Passat becoming a crossover like yaris cross, corolla cross, etc.
Drive it and compare...so far the Skoda are more on the very comfort side and Passat is more agile...didn't like it and choose the Passat GTE...but the DCC pro in Passat will make it your choice how it drives. Since they are both developed and built by Skoda...it is a matter of taste.
@@josefv-y8mI'm more interested in comfort than agility to be honest, and I prefer the looks of the Superb. Not to talk down the Passat if course, I'm sure it's a wonderful car.
From the outside looks good, shame there isn't a sedan version. Inside also quite good, looks premium, the screen is too big. One problem - that idiotic gear selector. Bring back the stick selector!
Nice video, was waiting for it patiently :) Glad VW is still working on IC cars abit... Headlamp washers seem to be gone for good, sadly. Thanks for not opting out backdoor softness or hood struts. I don't think size increase was necessary, but market probably disagrees with me. Not sure also about the change of gearbox handle, the small lever on Golf works very well IMO. Steering wheel buttons are nice, but where the #$% is the promised return of climate (and more) knobs? Well, will check back in 3y.
New Skoda Superb interior with actual physical buttons and knobs on the steering wheel + those climate+media knobs on the center consol (from offical pictures) >>>>>>>> Passat interior with those shiny plastic touchy-slidy BS everywhere
I have the 2021 GTE. It’s a great car and if battery/boot gets bigger, it’s going to be even more practical for my needs. I have always wanted green Passat for some reason. If it makes it way to Finland, that’s the colour I would go for in the future.
I think the new skoda superb interior looks better especially as it has dials as well as buttons, this passat in r line looks better than the ford mondeo looking normal version in green
@@kraenk12 I hope so, but I doubt it. To get the Golf to look like this would mean changing the bonnet and front panels to lift up the headlights. Facelifts are usually restricted to the 'non-metal' parts of the car, so we may get redesigned bumpers and some minor changes to the lights but the issues with the low headlights and droopy face can't be fixed. Look at the changes between 7 and 7.5 - the metal is the same, just new bumpers and lights.
I’m suuper excited now how the golf and tiguan R will look. The cabin seems so much more upscale now. If this goes through in the tiguan and golf i will Trade in my 2023 golf R perf in a heartbeat!
Ultra-cool, stylish, sophisticated and bang on up to date. I refer of course to Thomas and his excellent review. Whilst we are on the subject the car is not bad either. LOL
in Poland for most people VW Passat is an iconic car - like a point of start of every car. I do not know why. So now - this is the new dream of Polish drivers...
I just saw the official photo's. What a horrible design. Looks dated and has nothing to do with a typical VW-styling. The current Passat is way better.
Also in germany only companies are buying Passat as new cars...but no one spends the Listprice really. Fleetmanagers never spend the full price.. Bought my Passat GTE 50% bellow listprice after only 13k km...I am happy to wait for the second use ;-)
@@josefv-y8m Then thats probably quite the same as here in Finland. Passat and especially Superb are popular company cars. Some people even import used cars from Germany since you have better equipped and cheaper cars and maybe I should too 😄
ID2 shows this already. The new CEO fired the chief designer and replaced him with the Chief from Bentley...future EVs will look like a VW again, not like a toy, which could have been any random Brand
i like how automotives rised their prices by 30% but they forget we workers didnt get 30% rise.. no matter what others will say they dislike the car, i would buy it, but my budget is 30k euro max
I hate how we will never get this. SUVs and CUVs are getting lower and wider and they are trying hard to make them drive like cars. Just get a wagon. Let’s get a 3 row wagon let’s go all in.
Another good review, Thomas 😁. 1:38 I'm a fan of the top spec trim version and a Kombi; not a fan of SUVs. It's a shame that the distributor where I live won't be importing the Passat. 3:09 The Benz-style multi-spoke alloys don't do anything for this car - not my cup of tea. Must be a pain to clean, too. Prefer separate physical controls for the HVAC.
As former Passat owner , T5 and Golf 4 driver, currently driving a Tesla Model 3, I can only say wow, looks fucking good, wanna have it. but I want it as electric vehicle. I hope there will be an ID 7 combi. There is no need for new developed Benzin or Diesels any More.
I really like this and as someone in the market for a premium hybrid from mercedes/bmw etc. I think if they paired the hybrid system with the 2 liter engines this would be a serious contender. I am not interested in a 1.5l engine 5 meter long car.
Why? I drive now 7 years with the Passat GTE B8 and 1.4 only...perfect. Never driven a better, fun (yes, fun) car...and I drove 20 years Audis with V6 TDI. The acceleration from 80 to 120km/h is about 4.5s...a 190HP TDI is about 6.5s... I assume the 272HP version of the new Passat Plugin will accelerate very fast. And depending on your driving profile, most time you will drive pure electric due to the bigger batterie anyway. Even with my small batterie I drive about 66% pure electric. On Autobahn, when the engine kicks in, you can not even really tell that this is the case. It is a very, very quiet engine on constant speed.
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00:00 VW Passat B9 R-Line in White
00:49 Length and Arteon replacement
03:09 Passat Elegance in Mariposite Green
04:24 R-Line in Reef Blue
04:39 Dual insulation window option
05:12 Interior: doors and steering
05:57 Sport seats and comfort
06:54 Cockpit with infotainment
09:10 Storage
09:37 Rear seats
10:28 Trunk / boot
11:54 Engines with upgraded PHEV
#VW #VWPassat
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Would go for the elegance trim..sporty R line has too much resemblance to the Golf..it just feels like a grown up Golf
And, the size & placement of the infotainment screen makes it look awkward
Hey Tomas, great video as usual! I would go for R line trim, front is so much better and the wheels too, back end is meh on both trims, but maybe slightly nicer on the Elegance…I am curious about technical specs, namely Weight, Performance and consumption?
@autogefuehl Tomas when will you be reviewing the new VW Tiguan??
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Of course you would have "Schlager" in your music 😂. As for boot space, the Passat had an almost ridiculous amount of space in the boot from the first ever model, I'm glad to see VW retained that.
Those real buttons on the steering wheel already make the car 10× better than every other new VW
This will most likely be carried over into their other models. Looking forward to this in the golf gti/R
The old Passat had the same steering wheel with real buttons
@@smoothcall01 it would have got them had VW not finally accepted they were a dumb idea
@@JetsetDruid not sure what you mean - my 2 year old B8 wagon has real buttons on the steering wheel and looks to be the same as this B9.
Most VW cars currently have the exact same wheel. Only some high trim versions have the capacitive one. It's great to be constantly outraged about non-issues, but get the facts straight at least.
The styling looks better than expected; although I still think the B8 was a more elegant design.
I also don’t like this new trend of just taking a huge screen and plopping it onto the dashboard, without trying to integrate it into the design. Although overall looks like quite a nice interior which can’t be said for all of VW’s recent models.
I like the Golf 8 interior pretty much
Looks better than I expected and I think it looks really good. I’ve got a current model 4motion AllTrack and have found it a really good versatile car with great carrying capacity and very comfortable. My biggest concern is pricing - I suspect it’s going to be quite expensive. Touch screen looks huge and not sure that works in proportion to the rest of the dashboard. Great review Thomas and looking forward to a full review.
Thanks keep tuning in !
The base model ist only 1100 Euro above the old Base...BUT...all Assistance are included, which in fact makes it cheaper.
In Germany the price for starting version will be about 39.950€ with the 1.5l engine
Thanks Josef and Martin for your information on pricing. I paid £45,000 for my 2019 AllTrack 4motion (TDI) but that did include extras such as Matrix lights, electronic differential etc. Not sure which engines will be available in the UK - they stopped offering the AllTrack option after I had my car delivered in October 2019. Good to see the Passat will still be available as an estate as Volvo UK no longer offer estates but just SUVs.
It looks like a longer version of a golf.
Well… that’s what it is!
@@stuartheydon6323 the Golf itself has an estate version already which makes this Passat looking very similar to the Golf Estate, just a bit bigger. I liked that the old model was somewhat distinctive. Also the old interior had more taste imo, I don't like the new Playstation plastic look.
I thought it’s a Golf Variant from the thumbnail.
It looks like a longer version of a golf.... lsince many years ..VAG products does..
Better than the Golf actually.. headlight shape fits much better
I'm going to say it. From owning a Mk8 GTI, the biggest thing that makes this Passat buyable is the physical steering wheel buttons and the illuminated sliders. After that, everything else is default VW quality and raises no complaints from me. I hope this sells well because it's a gem of a car.
Shame they won't bring this beauty to United States......
I absolute like Old Passat 2000's like 2003, the interior was comfortable, I had that car
Yeah, it was an actual Audi, hence B5 which also shared a lot with A6 C5...
That screen looks ridiculous
Total disaster.
I hate the fact that you can clearly tell where VW is cutting corners in their newer cars. Especially that god-awful buttonless touchscreen interface. That abomination can't go away soon enough.
Also, cars are becoming way too expensive.
you can still order the outgoing generation, with physical buttons for infotainment and climate, and if you want even with a manual
@@illdeletethismusicPrevious/current generation facelift has touch sliders for climate unless you go very base spec
Look at the seats that are not fully automatic. Even my 7 year old 1.4tsi golf has fully powered driver seat. I get that manual seats are actually much faster but still it looks so cheap when it’s half auto half manual esp in the top spec Passat 😂
@@shroomyesc you can spec it with individual options, don"t take bundles that package garbage with the stuff you want.
mine with "base spec" controls will still have climatized leather seats
That’s so ridiculous to state considering this is their highest quality interior and upmarket car since the Phaeton! Lol
That front bumper, errrr grille 🧐
It feels like that's where the extra length comes from.
Can't wait for an ID7 wagon.
I own Passat B8 and I love it - taking in consideration, what you get for your money! I was waiting to see the new Passat for a long time and I am quite dissapointed of the new design - especially the front design. It looks like GOLF variant, not Passat. Previous generation had a very elegant yet confident grill - a lot of stright lines that makes the car aesthetically clean and elegant. When I look at the new design, I dont see any familiar design details from the Passat B8 anymore - which is a pitty. Because I will deffinetly not buy a new VW Golf variant! I think AUDI is doing a much better job these days or even Skoda or KIA. I feel that the last couple of years, VW have been quite dissapoining - the whole ID line up is slow, not exciting and uggly. No wonder they fired the lead Design Director.
yeah I actually might prefer a skoda superb over this
I agree. Previous passat had a really nice front end. This new one is nicer in the rear though.
I don't agree. Proof that design is subjective. I think the back is phenomenal. Yes the front looks closer to the golf, but it's also more beautiful than the arteon and not as boring as the b8. I think people will complain either way, not enough changes with a new model or too close to other models or too futuristic...
I agree, the front looks more like a Golf and this not really good especially considering price , model positioning etc The overall proportion are not working together at all. The 19” wheel look so small . Nice details but that’s not sufficient
It’s all about aerodynamics these days to maximize electric driving range and lower the fuel consumption. And with that in mind i think they did a great job, especially at the rear
Looks great... if only Škoda hadn't shown the stunning interior for the next Kodiak on the same day 😅 Especially with those smart dials 😅
Not only Kodiak, but superb too. They're slightly different but both great
Agree. The smart dials are just way better than those unlit-able sliders. I’m sure that’s what VW is going to do in the near future’
There is no comparison though between both cars. I've owned a Superb, Passat and Audi A4 all in a row, similar model years and engines etc . . . the cost cutting in a Skoda is easy to see by comparison. Wow they are noisy cars, the difference in the noise insulation and suspension dampening and control in the each car was staggering.
Really? Everything you say, I’d contradict. When I bought my Skoda Superb Sportline estate, the reasons I did was the better finishing, definitely quieter & roomier than the equivalent Passat. Plus looked sportier than the bland Passat.
@@andrewd7586it’s true though, better materials but worse sound dampening and comfort 100%.
This for the family and a mx5 for me. I can dream. Oh and kudos for the hard buttons on the steeringwheel
It’s simply gorgeous. I hope that it won’t be too expensive as I’m going to get one to upgrade from my golf in around 2 years :)
The B8 Passat is such a great all around package, and very stylish when it launched, in an understated way. I really like the look of this new one, but not sure it needed to be any bigger; if you need bigger, you got the Skoda Superb, right? I’d still buy it, but when it is 3 years old and half the price.
yes, almost 5m is absurd, no need for that. but i guess new, more sporty design of the back required that move.
the superb is on the same platform and it is only just a tiny bit bigger
Looks AMAZING. Sad it's not coming in sedan versions.
I've never really found the Passat sedan an elegant design, (have owned one once) but have always loved the estates which to me have a much more pleasing design. But it does seem strange not to offer both options.
@@planestrainsdogsncars4336No, Arteon is also going away. VW sedan will be covered for Europe with ID.7
No one ever bought the sedan so why be sad?
Feels like a downgrade compared to the previous generation especially from the back. I think I will wait for the Skoda Superb which has a much better looking interior.
I disagree. It looks way more modern and like an interesting product. Previous Passat was nice but it was done. Felt old now, inside and out.
I too disagree with you mate, the previous gen Passat looks outdated, they needed a change badly, any change would have been interesting at this point, i like this one.
@@Astke I see your standpoint but I just think that overtime the old Passat is going to age better as not only because it has a simpler interior (less screens and the software itself is much better considering VW had many problems with its new software since the MK8 Golf) but also the styling might feel dated in the future as lightbars fall out of trend. Personally I much prefer the Superb but thats down to personal taste.
@@amineech1621 you are right that the old Passat looks outdated but this new could potentially be outdated even before the old was because of temporary design trends and the rapid advancments in technology (talking mostly about interior design with the screens and knowing VW's poor software)
@@pershoooI totally get your points and agree with them. The fact that the old Passat was outdated doesn’t mean that the new one is better.
No haptic buttons on the wheel! Looks like they finally listened
This is exactly the same steering wheel as in the Passat B8...they simply had to change nothing ;-)
Really like the new looks and direction, although i am kinda skeptical about making such a major changes with both arteon and passat model lines.
What bothers me, is that the rear indicators are not going around the corner just like the front ones, other than that it looks really neat.
I think this looks amazing tbh. It's sleek and sharper looking, yet still subtle enough to stay under the radar and not stand out too much. The only thing that I don't like is the infotainment screen position. It doesn't flow with the rest of the dash, and looks like they just threw a big screen in and said "sehr gut".
I really think it does work to push it more upmarket. I am looking forward to trying it out. Charging infrastructure in the U.K. is still a bit of an issue, so the ehybrid will be great for my work commute but I can still have the ICE when travelling to areas that have very little or no charging infrastructure. I really wish that charging was better because I would go for the ID.7 in heartbeat.
I wish this car was available in the U.S. market. Beautiful!
I truly miss when a VW was a VW 😢
This is exactly the same thing millions of Americans say with each new VW product release that takes them further from their history and real opportunity. Couple that with a lousy dealer network and you have a disaster.
You mean cheap and affordable for you.
That new green color combined with the proper buttons on the steering wheel: this is my new favorite car!
Ridiculously large screen. Cars are a joke these days. The only innovation we have is giant distracting screens.
Big screen is better than some tiny barely readable laggy screen and 50 buttons.
@@Astke Spot on comment. Remember W205 C-Class' pre-facelift screens. My phone's screen is bigger than that. Huge edges were like a joke, lol.
Buy Mazda , or something japanese .
@@Astke you think a giant screen in the middle of the car is more ergonomic than the setup in a MK7 golf? People like you make me scared of riding my motorbike on the road.
@@fakamada Yeah that's what driving is all about, how big the screen in your car is.
Great review Thomas! So jealous we don't get these in the US.
it is very confusing of what VW is doing to the US tbh
VW doesn’t make sense in the US. Skoda makes more sense out there, the space you get for the price and the comfort orientation. Like the Octavia as the compact car and the Superb as the midsize car.
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The vehicle looks good but the center touch screen looks like it is an after though and does not flow with the beauty of the dashboard and components .
Another gorgeous VW to add to the list of several VW and Audi vehicles we don't get in the US. 😔
R line, definitely the sportier, the better.. I want to enjoy my ride in every way possible and want it to look sporty and be fun to drive with comfort. I want it to sound look and feel like a sports car. I own a passat now, the 2012 SE. It's never disappointed to this day. Would love to own another top rated newer VW passat. Let's see if it can pass the test.
Just FYI, the rear seats will fold flat, but you need to flip the seat bottoms forward to do this. Great review as always from Thomas.
After first removing the headrests! ;)
I have to say I like the lines of the Talisman from the back of the car. The windows chrome, the 3d backlights. The elegance of the french car with the robustness of the VW is a match.
my gaming monitor is less inches than that crap in the middle of the dash, sad times😢
I wish they'd bring this to the US. I miss the german estates and wagons
Americans don’t seem to like wagons. They are missing out in my opinion. Some wagons look really great.
The Elegance model is the nicest design, front and rear. Plugin Hybrid version is attractive. The stronger 2.0TSI is interesting if the consumption has been improved because of the lower wind resistance.
Klasse, dass Thomas jetzt auch die Türtaschen beim Materialcheck prüft, besten Dank. 😀
Gern geschehen!
Wow Volkswagen nailed it what a fantastic car. I hope they will bring this also to the MPV / SUV. The 15inch screen is really fantasic. perfect height. This was not in the old version the screen was to low.
We need less SUVs
I guess this is the final combustion powered Passat. Looks great and well engineered. Good to see they are fitting much better hardware to run the infotainment system. They definitely look like they are merging the lines as it looks very similar to the latest ID7 estate spy shots
This new Passat is very very beautiful. Better and in the good way. Missing the knobs of the climate.
Nice video once again. Congrats.
Thanks keep tuning in !
All the old school VW fans are crying now 🤣
Rearview camera seems to be ruined at B9. It was an awesome feature behind the VW trunk logo. Always clean and usable.
Yes, thank you Leah
The front of the Passat B9 (0:40) has details that resemble the front of the VW Virtus Exclusive launched in Brazil, as well as the new Tiguan and the Golf GTI MK 8 facelift 2024, that is, with the grille between the headlights narrower and with the opening of the windshield. wide/large front shock
I see VW still has this completely idiotic only partly electric seat adjustments. Why you can’t choose fully electric seats with memory without the leather finishing is beyond my comprehension 🤦🏻♂️
It was already too many choices. For years it was bothering me that all companies were expanding their model pallet. Our first family car was a red Sportback Passat. It felt different from all our neighbors. Then the models started to not make sense anymore. Going back to models that have long proven identity is the correct move. The limitations are what give decision making meaning.
Very beautiful car! Anxious to see the new Audi A4(A5) Avant.
The best looking part of this review was the bird opening the rear boot 😂😂😂😂😍
It’s a beautiful car. No fake exhausts. I am so happy with that. A crossover version, will be very much appreciated
Stop that crossover craze
@@vladislavdimitrov4646
Do you think, Audi Allroad is also craze?
@@Panagiotis_PapYou mean crossover in terms of Alltrack variant. I thought you meant the Passat becoming a crossover like yaris cross, corolla cross, etc.
@@vladislavdimitrov4646 Exactly the Alltrack. It would be a nice option I think. In my country, unfortunately we don’t have the best roads
@@Panagiotis_Pap What's your country?
Looks nice enough, but id still rather have a Skoda Superb.
Drive it and compare...so far the Skoda are more on the very comfort side and Passat is more agile...didn't like it and choose the Passat GTE...but the DCC pro in Passat will make it your choice how it drives.
Since they are both developed and built by Skoda...it is a matter of taste.
Neither compares to Audi with Multilink though. A bit more maintenance of course with it.
@@josefv-y8mI'm more interested in comfort than agility to be honest, and I prefer the looks of the Superb. Not to talk down the Passat if course, I'm sure it's a wonderful car.
I like very much the upgrades and consider it all ready for buy. Looks great, and I think the premium feeling is also there.
VW does it again. What a stunning car.
It looks like a Golf. One star.
"A beautiful car. A real spaceship. My dream is to drive such an automotive masterpiece."
I would love an Alltrack version! Beautiful car with great technology.
From the outside looks good, shame there isn't a sedan version. Inside also quite good, looks premium, the screen is too big.
One problem - that idiotic gear selector. Bring back the stick selector!
Looks amazing tbh, much more sporty and real steering wheel buttons!
Nice video, was waiting for it patiently :)
Glad VW is still working on IC cars abit... Headlamp washers seem to be gone for good, sadly. Thanks for not opting out backdoor softness or hood struts.
I don't think size increase was necessary, but market probably disagrees with me. Not sure also about the change of gearbox handle, the small lever on Golf works very well IMO.
Steering wheel buttons are nice, but where the #$% is the promised return of climate (and more) knobs? Well, will check back in 3y.
“Real buttons on the steering wheel, they’re listening to the customers on Autogefuehl”. That got a smile from me.
Beautiful as usual.
Are you blind?
Maybe he is referring to our video :)
Gorgeous. I wish they sold it in the U.S., especially the plugin-hybrid one.
It looks exactly like a stretched Golf 😅
Which is not a bad thing!
Good job Thomas 👍
thanks my friend!
Right and even better would be a stretched GTI or Golf R. And fire every VW interior designer who says "more electronics".
New Skoda Superb interior with actual physical buttons and knobs on the steering wheel + those climate+media knobs on the center consol (from offical pictures) >>>>>>>> Passat interior with those shiny plastic touchy-slidy BS everywhere
Wow der sieht echt Klasse aus. Innen sowohl Außen 😍👍🏼
Mariposa on the B9 Elegance- also the butterfly, Thomas. Excellent review
Looks like Golf and Arteon had a sexy time to make the new Passat. I like it, especially the R version. 👌
I have the 2021 GTE.
It’s a great car and if battery/boot gets bigger, it’s going to be even more practical for my needs.
I have always wanted green Passat for some reason.
If it makes it way to Finland, that’s the colour I would go for in the future.
I think the new skoda superb interior looks better especially as it has dials as well as buttons, this passat in r line looks better than the ford mondeo looking normal version in green
Excellent overview. This is how the Golf 8 should have looked.
The facelift will look similar to this you know
@@kraenk12 I hope so, but I doubt it. To get the Golf to look like this would mean changing the bonnet and front panels to lift up the headlights. Facelifts are usually restricted to the 'non-metal' parts of the car, so we may get redesigned bumpers and some minor changes to the lights but the issues with the low headlights and droopy face can't be fixed. Look at the changes between 7 and 7.5 - the metal is the same, just new bumpers and lights.
I’m suuper excited now how the golf and tiguan R will look. The cabin seems so much more upscale now. If this goes through in the tiguan and golf i will
Trade in my 2023 golf R perf in a heartbeat!
Ultra-cool, stylish, sophisticated and bang on up to date. I refer of course to Thomas and his excellent review. Whilst we are on the subject the car is not bad either. LOL
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in Poland for most people VW Passat is an iconic car - like a point of start of every car. I do not know why. So now - this is the new dream of Polish drivers...
I just saw the official photo's. What a horrible design. Looks dated and has nothing to do with a typical VW-styling. The current Passat is way better.
That blue R-line is just right spec for me. Maybe I'll buy it someday from used markets due to our huge taxes 😢
Also in germany only companies are buying Passat as new cars...but no one spends the Listprice really. Fleetmanagers never spend the full price..
Bought my Passat GTE 50% bellow listprice after only 13k km...I am happy to wait for the second use ;-)
@@josefv-y8m Then thats probably quite the same as here in Finland. Passat and especially Superb are popular company cars. Some people even import used cars from Germany since you have better equipped and cheaper cars and maybe I should too 😄
Hoping the new tiguan has this same color
The headlights are far more attractive than on the id4
Hope they take this design language to their electric vehicles
ID2 shows this already. The new CEO fired the chief designer and replaced him with the Chief from Bentley...future EVs will look like a VW again, not like a toy, which could have been any random Brand
i like how automotives rised their prices by 30% but they forget we workers didnt get 30% rise.. no matter what others will say they dislike the car, i would buy it, but my budget is 30k euro max
That was the best trunk opening I've seen.
Not sure the lady is included though. And it could be quite an expensive extra. 😁
@@99solutionsit10 yea, but without her trunk opening is bland, boring.
I would go as far to not buy a car if she is not included.
Wow. They made a very beautiful Passat. I still love my 2017 Passat, however would love to change for this one. But afraid the price will be high
I hate how we will never get this. SUVs and CUVs are getting lower and wider and they are trying hard to make them drive like cars. Just get a wagon. Let’s get a 3 row wagon let’s go all in.
A screen is not a substitute for real buttons. Seems like a consolation prize
Another good review, Thomas 😁. 1:38 I'm a fan of the top spec trim version and a Kombi; not a fan of SUVs. It's a shame that the distributor where I live won't be importing the Passat. 3:09 The Benz-style multi-spoke alloys don't do anything for this car - not my cup of tea. Must be a pain to clean, too. Prefer separate physical controls for the HVAC.
The 11kW AC/50kW DC charging for a 20kWh pack is plenty. Unfortunately it is probably way too expensive compared to some EVs.
First impression is just a wider and better proportioned Golf wagon than every previous Golf wagons.
Wish we would get this in USA, I have USA spec 21 Passat, so far it’s been a great car.
Best jawline in the business.
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Thomas or the Passat?
Looks fine to me. Bit long, but good for families that dont like suv....
11:43 Lea certainy looks enticing!
Thanks, Thomas. This looks almost the same as Tiguan 2024 interior. Not sure about that gear selector on the right side though, looks weird.
Cheers! Update on the Tiguan soon!
This will be something I'll consider to replace my VRS when it comes time to change.
Tacky coloured ambient lighting and gloss black parts of interior aside this is lovely.
These sliders for the temperature instead of buttons it what makes skoda superb better in this case
As former Passat owner , T5 and Golf 4 driver, currently driving a Tesla Model 3, I can only say wow, looks fucking good, wanna have it. but I want it as electric vehicle. I hope there will be an ID 7 combi. There is no need for new developed Benzin or Diesels any More.
Looks good. Much better than many new cars from the classical premium brands.
The rear camera is not hidden in the VW logo anymore... A real step back in my opinion. This was a great feature in my Arteon SB. 😢
Looks like a golf. And that screen is hilariously big.
I really like this and as someone in the market for a premium hybrid from mercedes/bmw etc. I think if they paired the hybrid system with the 2 liter engines this would be a serious contender. I am not interested in a 1.5l engine 5 meter long car.
Why? I drive now 7 years with the Passat GTE B8 and 1.4 only...perfect.
Never driven a better, fun (yes, fun) car...and I drove 20 years Audis with V6 TDI.
The acceleration from 80 to 120km/h is about 4.5s...a 190HP TDI is about 6.5s...
I assume the 272HP version of the new Passat Plugin will accelerate very fast.
And depending on your driving profile, most time you will drive pure electric due to the bigger batterie anyway.
Even with my small batterie I drive about 66% pure electric.
On Autobahn, when the engine kicks in, you can not even really tell that this is the case.
It is a very, very quiet engine on constant speed.
The car looks amazing, I like it very much🤩🤩 but too bad that the VW wont put 3.0 TDI engine, then it woud be a beast.
The TDI version comes 1.6 and 2.0 Diesel I will probably go for the 2.0 litre TDI.
Just a BIG Golf, that’s it 😂
Lea was the best part of this car presentation
I wish this came to Canada!
If they sold this in the US, I’d buy one right away.
Wish they will bring this to Canada