8 VW Passat facelift
VW Passat facelift

Volkswagen has announced pricing and CO2 emissions for the new Passat.

It’s a facelift of the existing car, with a focus on new technology and the re-introduction of a plug-in hybrid engine.

Prices start at £25,370 for the entry-level 1.5 TSI SE.

Saloon and estate bodystyles are offered with a range of petrol and diesel engines.

There's a heavily revised 150PS 2.0-litre TDI diesel unit, a 1.5-litre TSI petrol with 150PS and a plug-in hybrid.

A new “semi-autonomous” driver assistance technology is offered, called Travel Assist. It combines adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot monitor and traffic sign recognition to provide a higher level of assistance than is available in the current model.

Another new feature in the Passat is Emergency Steering Assist, which increases safety when performing evasive manoeuvres by means of braking interventions.

The LED Matrix lights that made their debut on the new Touareg will also be available.

While the Passat retains similar styling to the existing version, the most noticeable change inside is the fitment of an all-new infotainment system.

Volkswagen calls it MIB3 and it promised greater interaction with smartphones and a permanent online connection.

The new system provides online music streaming, live traffic updates and a voice control system.

It is closely integrated with the new Digital Cockpit. The digital instruments have been enhanced with improved graphics and greater customisation.

VW Passat prices, fuel economy and CO2 emissions

Saloon:

Model

Engine/gearbox

 

MPG

CO2 g/km,
NEDC (WLTP)

Price
(RRP OTR)

SE

1.5 TSI 6spd-manual

45.7

122 (140)

£25,370

SE

1.5 TSI 7spd-DSG

42.9

121 (150)

£26,970

SE

2.0 TDI 7spd-DSG

55.2

106 (134)

£28,930

SEL

1.5 TSI 6spd-manual

45.6

122 (141)

£27,170

SEL

1.5 TSI 7spd-DSG

42.8

121 (150)

£28,770

SEL

2.0 TDI 7spd-DSG

55.1

106 (134)

£30,730

R-Line

1.5 TSI 6spd-manual

45.3

122 (142)

£29,970

R-Line

1.5 TSI 7spd-DSG

42.5

121 (151)

£31,570

R-Line

2.0 TDI 7spd-DSG

54.6

106 (136)

£33,530

GTE

1.4 TSI Hybrid 6spd-DSG

217.9

34 (29)

£36,390

GTE Advance

1.4 TSI Hybrid 6spd-DSG

201.7

36 (32)

£38,940

 

Estate:

Model

Engine/gearbox

MPG

CO2 g/km,
NEDC (WLTP)

Price
(RRP OTR)

SE

1.5 TSI 6spd-manual

43.8

125 (146)

£27,185

SE

1.5 TSI 7spd-DSG

41.0

125 (156)

£28,785

SE

2.0 TDI 7spd-DSG

53.3

109 (139)

£30,745

SEL

1.5 TSI 6spd-manual

43.8

125 (147)

£28,985

SEL

1.5 TSI 7spd-DSG

41.0

125 (157)

£30,585

SEL

2.0 TDI 7spd-DSG

53.2

109 (139)

£32,545

R-Line

1.5 TSI 6spd-manual

43.3

125 (148)

£31,785

R-Line

1.5 TSI 7spd-DSG

40.6

125 (158)

£33,385

R-Line

2.0 TDI 7spd-DSG

52.7

109 (141)

£35,345

GTE

1.4 TSI Hybrid 6spd-DSG

201.7

37 (33)

£37,920

GTE Advance

1.4 TSI Hybrid 6spd-DSG

176.6

39 (35)

£40,470

 

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