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Volkswagen Passat Variant. Volume And Circulation

2024

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Volkswagen Passat Variant. Volume And Circulation
Volkswagen Passat Variant. Volume And Circulation
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Not far away, a press conference began on the presentation of the new Volkswagen mid-range station wagon - Option Six.

LANDING IN THE CAR

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I will not assure you that the new "Passat Option" I unconditionally like. There is nothing ugly, disproportionate, ambiguous in it - everything is folding and harmonious. However, the new model eroded the very German solidity, importance, if you like, stiffness, which immediately caught my eye when looking at the predecessor. Perhaps, partly influenced by the tearful eyes-headlights and foreign crystal lights. I prefer to look at the "Passat" strictly in profile - so it’s more from the previous model.

Why are station wagons valued? Of course, for roominess. The “carriage” of the sixth generation outgrew the uneasy predecessor. The new Variant is almost 100 mm longer, 75 wider and 20 higher. They ordered the additional space competently: the cabin became more spacious, and the trunk volume grew by more than 100 liters, to 603 liters. With the rear seats folded down - almost three times as much, however, given the 90-liter niche for the spare tire. Small luggage room! Looking at the others, the gas tank was also swollen by 8 liters.

Naturally, for the new "Option" there are several trim levels. Even in the simplest “Trendline” - an ESP stabilization system, six airbags, climate control, a central locking with remote control, roof rails … the list does not end there. The manufacturer claims that the basic models of two generations will cost the same. New units and various options will increase the number on the price tags, but - I quote the representatives of the company - "not so much as comfort will increase."

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The interior, to match the appearance, also softened, although ergonomics are still on top. The feeling is that all the devices and buttons are located where they left them - like on the remote control of your home TV. And you sit in the seat, as in your favorite chair.

WIND NOSE

I insert the chip keychain into the socket - after a little thought, the “Variant” answered in the low voice of the 2-liter FSI engine. Now it’s clear why at the press conference the experts paid attention to the noise and vibration isolation of the new “Passat” - external stimuli barely penetrate the interior.

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Exactly 150 “horses” scattered across the entire speed range - the motor will surely pull from the bottom and will not disgrace the owner on the highway. For a car that often has a large family with belongings, there is no need for more power … although less too.

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The right family car should be obedient, perhaps, as the "Passat Option." The car clearly responds to steering turns, but, as a family friend should, it does this without sports harshness. The suspension gently swallows the pits, however, on frequent irregularities (in European cities you often encounter paving stones) tremors still shake the interior. But overall - a nice car. Let's see how he behaves in the Russian version with an increased clearance of 20 mm.

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Reseeding on a 1.9 liter diesel engine, you immediately feel a lack of “horses”. Spoiled - 30 years ago the owner of the first "Option" calmly managed 75 hp The current 105-strong TDI picks up closer to 2000 rpm, and after 4000 forces leave it, and it makes no sense to twist further. But the owner of the Passat 1.9 TDI has a powerful trump in his sleeve. With an unhurried out-of-town driving, a difficult station wagon with such a diesel consumes only about 5 liters of fuel.

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That's the difference between two generations of diesel engines. The volume is almost the same, and the characteristics of the two-liter TDI are much better: power and torque are almost 30% higher. The motor confidently carries already from 1700 rpm, and therefore it is less necessary to take on the lever of a mechanical box. Touch and hearing confirm that the new diesel engine is much quieter than its counterpart. And in terms of dynamic qualities, such a “Variant” is more like a colleague with an FSI engine of a similar volume.

Bold design, a different layout of power units, new suspensions. Someone will perceive innovations with hostility, others - on the contrary, nod approvingly. To date, about 13 million Volkswagen Passat cars have been sold. Sales of new “options” will increase this number. How much This will largely depend on the price.

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