The New Passat

The business-class reinvented

There are many aspects to success. Yet it’s often the everyday things that make all the difference. Like arriving relaxed at your destination – whether a business lunch or football training for the kids. The new Passat, which incidentally will only be available in the Estate version in the future, now offers you more feel-good space than ever before and impresses with its sporty design, high level of comfort and innovative technologies.

Highlights

​More loading capacity for more possibilities

Let the feeling of space inside the new Passat inspire you. And because the gear lever is now positioned behind the steering wheel, there is additional space and storage in the centre console – even for your tablet. Its clever space concept also increases the luggage compartment capacity by up to 40 litres, to 690 litres in total. With the rear seat bench folded down, the total luggage capacity increase to 1,920 litres.

The standard Full Electric Tailgate operation is a further highlight. It allows the boot lid to be opened and closed with a simple foot gesture – no hands needed.  The luggage compartment package features a 12V electric socket as standard as well as a net partition, a variable luggage compartment floor and roller cover.

Arrive. Even before you leave.

Get in, buckle up – and almost forget to drive off. This is entirely possible in the new Passat and not only because of its optional ergoActive seats with massage function. It also sets new standards thanks to its impressive interior, spaciousness and its focus on innovative technologies and elegant design. Subtle details like visible seams lend the driver-focused cockpit a luxurious touch. Additional and more diverse storage options, such as the enlarged storage box in the centre console, offer flexible space for stowing what’s important.

Explore all the Passat features

Seats​

​Experience pure seating comfort in the new Passat. That’s because the optional ergoActive seats with fabric covers made from leather or ArtVelours microfleece along with a host of massage functions guarantee relaxation right from the start. Available on the Life trim, driver and front seat passenger can look forward to 3 point massage function, with the option to upgrade to heated seats through function on demand. Elegance and R-Line trims benefit from 13 point massage and heated functionality, as standard. The seat cushion and backrest can be heated separately. All trims can upgrade to ventilated seats optionally.

Space Concept

Let the feeling of space inside the new Passat inspire you. And because the gear lever is now positioned behind the steering wheel, there is additional space and storage in the centre console – even for your tablet. Its clever space concept also increases the luggage compartment capacity by up to 40 litres, to 690 litres in total. With the rear seat bench folded down, the total luggage capacity increase to 1,920 litres.

The standard Full Electric Tailgate operation is a further highlight. It allows the boot lid to be opened and closed with a simple foot gesture – no hands needed.  The luggage compartment package features a 12V electric socket as standard as well as a net partition, a variable luggage compartment floor and roller cover.

Air Conditioning System

Who isn’t familiar with the situation: one passenger is too cold, the other too hot. This is now a thing of the past with the Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system available as standard. From the Life trim upwards, the temperature can be controlled independently in three zones. The driver and front seat passenger as well as back seat passengers can each enjoy their preferred feel-good temperature – with separate controls even provided on the rear row of seats. But if that’s not enough: Air Care Climatronic is quieter the slower you drive. And as soon as you use the windscreen cleaner or engage reverse gear, recirculation mode is activated automatically. This keeps smells outside and ensures the perfect climate on every journey.

Background Lighting

​As the mood takes you, lend the interior of your new Passat a personal touch – in the truest sense of the word. Choose from ten standard colours on Life trim (30 colours are available as an option) and 30 standard colours on Elegance and R-Line, to create a special lighting mood in the interior thanks to visually illuminated decorative elements on the dash panel and door trims as well as the illuminated footwells and mobile phone holder.

Panoramic Sunroof

Experience boundless freedom with the optional tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof (standard on Elegance). It generously stretches practically over the entire width of the roof, bathing all passengers in more light and offering a virtually unrestricted view of the sky. The textile roller sunshade provides protection from excessive sunlight. Fancy some fresh air? A simple press of a button is all it takes and the front half of the roof opens or glides smoothly over the rear part. Enjoy a driving experience like no other.

Digital Cockpit Pro and Head Up Display​

Would you prefer just to see the speed and mileage display? Or maybe you’d like other journey-related data? Or a map of your route? Or the title of the track you’re listening to right now? Or a combination of all of these? It’s truly all in your hands: configure your high-resolution 26 cm (10 inch) standard Digital Cockpit Pro yourself with ease, so that it’s exactly the way you want it.

*Head up display optional

Navigation

The “Discover” navigation system features a 32.8 cm (12.9 inch) touchscreen, intuitive navigation with Dynamic Road Sign Display and an aerial for FM and DAB+ digital radio reception. As a wireless interface, the system is also readied for App-Connect Wireless and has several USB-C ports (charging capacity of up to 45 W) as well as pre-installed map material. “Discover” provides you with access to the entire world of networked online services from VW Connect Plus.

In addition to the Ready 2 Discover radio:

  • “Discover” navigation system including Streaming & Internet with 32.8 cm (12.9 inch) display
  • Comfort mobile phone interface with inductive charging function
  • IDA voice assistant

For those who want more infotainment, the optional Discover Pro Max navigation system with its 38.1 cm (15 inch) touchscreen and the new IDA voice assistant offers numerous technical extras such as Dynamic Road Sign Display and personalisable home screen, which make every journey even more comfortable.

Select songs, system settings or vehicle data via the Discover Pro Max navigation system intuitively and conveniently by touch or voice. The system impresses with pre-installed map material, speakers in the first and second row of seats as well as DAB+ digital radio reception. USB-C ports (charging capacity of up to 45 W), a mobile phone interface with external aerial connection and inductive charging function as well as use of VW Connect Plus online services complete the infotainment experience.

In addition to the “Discover” navigation system:

  • Discover Pro Max navigation system including Streaming & Internet with 38.1 cm (15 inch) display
  • IDA voice assistant
  • Head-up display

​​Voice Assistant

The new IDA voice assistant allows you to conveniently operate the radio, telephone, your music, the optional three-zone air conditioning system and optional navigation unit with your voice. For example, you can select the radio station or choose the address book entry or telephone number you’re looking for with your voice.

The voice assistant can be started with “Hello IDA”. It also understands free formulations from everyday life such as “I’m cold.” or “Where are there Italian restaurants in London?”. In addition, thanks to digital microphones, it now also recognises whether the driver or the passenger is speaking, in order, for example, to provide the air conditioning in the vehicle specifically to the person making the request.

The new IDA voice assistant will also appear visually to you in the future on the centre display, with interactions enabled via graphics. The optimised system also asks questions or lets itself be interrupted.

IDA likewise allows you to access world knowledge made available via Internet partners (e.g. Wikipedia)

Features as accurate as of 31/01/2024