Volkswagen hasn’t offered a Passat within the U.S. because the 2022 mannequin 12 months however the nameplate lives in different markets, albeit on a sedan and wagon unrelated to the mannequin that was offered right here.

Now a brand new technology of that international Passat has been revealed, marking the fiftieth anniversary of the nameplate’s introduction. A proper debut is ready for subsequent week’s 2023 Munich auto present in Germany.

The brand new Passat will probably be obtainable solely as a wagon, a physique fashion referred to by VW because the Variant. There aren’t any plans to promote it within the U.S., nor are there any plans so as to add a sedan physique fashion. Elsewhere, it would begin gross sales in early 2024.

It is greater and extra highly effective than the mannequin it replaces, measuring roughly 193.6 inches lengthy, or 5.6 inches greater than the outgoing mannequin. About two inches has been added to the wheelbase, which suggests passenger area will probably be up. Storage is near 68 cubic ft when the rear seats are folded.

Powertrain choices embrace a variety of turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines, some in mild- and plug-in hybrid configurations. Essentially the most potent is a plug-in hybrid setup that delivers a mixed output of 268 hp. The battery is a 19.7-kwh unit that VW estimates will ship an electrical vary approaching 60 miles (measured on European take a look at cycles).

2024 Volkswagen Passat Variant

2024 Volkswagen Passat Variant

2024 Volkswagen Passat Variant

For the cabin design, VW has carried out a extra upmarket look due to improved supplies and greater screens. A ten.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.9-inch infotainment display screen are normal, whereas the latter may be swapped out with an obtainable 15.0-inch unit.

Underpinning the car is an up to date model of Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform designed for high-volume, front-wheel-drive automobiles with internal-combustion engines. The platform options within the newest Golf and a number of different fashions within the VW Group model portfolio, together with a brand new Skoda Very good that is attributable to be revealed shortly.

The Passat and Very good are twins underneath the pores and skin, although the Skoda is predicted to be obtainable in each sedan and wagon physique types.

Manufacturing will happen at a VW Group plant in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Whereas the U.S. misses out on the most recent Passat, VW may have a mid-size hatchback obtainable right here shortly within the type of the 2024 ID.7 electrical car. The U.S. may additionally obtain an ID.7 wagon that is at present out testing.