• 1,367–1,721 kg (3,014–3,794 lb) () • 1,394–1,735 kg (3,073–3,825 lb) () Chronology Predecessor The Volkswagen Passat (B8) is a manufactured by that is available in a 4-door saloon and a 5-door estate body style sold as 'Variant' in some markets. It was first introduced at the Volkswagen Design Center on 3 July 2014. The B8 is the eighth-generation model in the and the first passenger vehicle of to be based on a stretched version of the. The B8 is assembled in the and Volkswagen production plants in Germany. Sales of European domestic market models began in November 2014. The GTE, a version, was introduced at the for sale during the second half of 2015 in Europe. Contents • • • • • • • • Design [ ] Development [ ] Being based on the MQB platform, the B8 Passat has more interior space than the despite being shorter and 18 mm (0.7 in) lower than the last generation model.

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The front wheels were moved forward and the wheelbase extended by 79 mm (3.1 in) resulting in a shorter front overhang and a bigger cabin. The B8 Passat weighs 73 kg (160.9 lb) less than the previous version by using steel. It is offered with -equipped engines ranging from 1.4 to 2.0 liters.

Interior Driving assists [ ] The B8 Passat is available with optional assistance systems including 'Emergency Assist', 'Traffic Jam Assist' and 'Trailer Assist.' Emergency Assist will attempt to reactivate the driver after steering feedback has not been detected for a period of time and will also transmit warning signals to its nearby surroundings. If the reactivation has failed, the vehicle will be stopped at a safe location. Traffic Jam Assist is capable of moving the vehicle in a traffic jam as long as the average speed does not exceed 60 km/h (37.3 mph). Trailer Assist allows automatic parking with an attached tow trailer. Test results Volkswagen Passat (2015) Test Points% Overall: Adult occupant: 33 85% Child occupant: 43 87% Pedestrian: 24 66% Safety assist: 10 76% Powertrains [ ] The B8 Passat was initially available with two petrol and four diesel powertrains that produce more power than their equivalents from the B7 without changing displacement.

The 2.0 TDI engine is available in three configurations, with two being equipped with (SCR) catalysators to reduce the emission of. Every engine with the exception of the SCR-equipped 2.0 TDI engines is mated to a six-speed transmission with an optional a six-speed or seven-speed. Mini kms activator office 2010 professional plus. A 4Motion all-wheel drive drivetrain is available as standard for the strongest SCR TDI engine and optional for the weaker variant. Every engine is based on 4Motion/ Technology and is turbocharged inline-four.