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Volkswagen's iconic VW Passat returns to the market after a 50-year absence from the automotive industry, promising a new look and other new features soon.
O automotive market It is highly competitive, with several automakers and hundreds of models vying for consumer preference. Aware of this, Volkswagen decided to bring back one of the most beloved cars by Brazilians. After a break of 50 years, the relaunch of the VW Passat has generated great enthusiasm among customers. In this article, we present the new Volkswagen model that has already been a great success in Brazil.
Volkswagen unlocks memories with the return of the VW Passat to the market
Without a doubt, one of the brand's models most loved by Brazilians is the Volkswagen Passat, which began production in 1974, but was discontinued for a period of time. According to media information, the VW Passat was discontinued in 2020 and was no longer manufactured here in Brazil, mainly due to the devaluation of the real in relation, mainly, to the euro and the dollar.
The Volkswagen Passat always used to stand out compared to its main competitors, however, due to some problems from the manufacturer, it ended up being discontinued, but The automaker prepared its triumphant return, making a big change, as it will no longer have its sedan version in Europe, but only the station wagon version.
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O VW Passat Variant is back, with Volkswagen betting on a new generation to keep the legacy of 34 million units sold alive. The 2024 model offers more interior and trunk space, as well as advanced technologies for greater comfort and fuel economy.
O new Volkswagen car It is sold in Europe exclusively in the Variant version, which measures 4,91 meters in length, an increase of 14,4 cm compared to the previous model. As highlights, the new Volkswagen Passat Variant offers DCC Plus technology for adaptive suspension adjustment.
China still sells the sedan version of the VW Passat
The new design of the model is very close to the eletric cars of the brand and the main changes for those who have already had one of the Passats in previous versions, is in the interior of the vehicle, much more modern than usual.
Despite being sold only in the station wagon version in Europe, the Volkswagen Passat sedan appears as an exclusive on the other side of the world. The Chinese Ministry of Industry, Information and Technology (MIIT) released the first images and specifications of the Volkswagen car in the sedan version, which will be sold exclusively in the country.
Exclusivity for the Chinese market makes sense, given that, there, sedans are still a success among consumers, being among the best-selling cars in the country. In Europe, the Passat left the line as the leader among sedans, but, as in other markets, the public has paid more attention to SUVs. The model, in China, delivers a 1.5 turbo with 160 hp, while the top of the line delivers a 2.0 turbo with 220 hp.
History of the VW Passat in the automotive industry
Launched in Germany in 1973, the Volkswagen car it was the brand's response to the need for modernization compared to competitors who were already adopting water-cooled engines. Originating from the purchase of Auto Union Volkswagen in 1969, which brought front-engine, front-wheel drive technology with the K70, the Passat continued the innovation with the model based on the Audi 80.
Arriving in Brazil in 1974, the model quickly adapted to national tastes with its two-door fastback design characterized by straight lines and circular headlights, which followed the trend of the time. Its four-door version, despite being rarer, marked the versatility of the model, which also offered sporty and luxurious options over the years.
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