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Performance and features

The Passat offers soft suspension as standard to make the saloon a smooth motorway cruiser, with optional adaptive dampers available in Comfort, Normal and Sport modes to allow for switching between a comfortable ride or firmer set-up. All models from SE Business trim upwards benefit from a driving mode button that enhances handling and experience, allowing drivers to configure the weight of the steering, the accelerator responsiveness and action of adaptive dampers to suit their driving style.

There are eight engine options in total, with a choice of three petrol engines, four diesels and the plug-in hybrid GTE. The diesel line-up starts with a 1.6-litre with 120hp, an all-new 150hp 2.0-litre TDI Evo engine and more powerful 190hp and 240hp variants. For the petrol options, a 150hp 1.5-litre TSI starts the range off, followed by a 2.0-litre turbo with either 190hp or a punchier 272hp. The GTE uses a 1.4-litre turbo petrol plus an electric propulsion system that offers a total of 218hp, with a claim of 34 emission-free miles. The 1.6-litre diesel and 1.5-litre petrol come equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, while other engines utilise the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Interior technology

Every model on the range features an eight-inch infotainment system fitted with DAB radio, Bluetooth and sat-nav as standard. This can be upgraded to 12.3 inches, offering simple navigation and an easy-to-read analogue instrument cluster. Even entry-level S versions benefit from adjustable lumbar support, while SE Business trims and upwards have an electrically adjustable backrest with manual adjustment available. The various models within the range are easily distinguishable due to aesthetic differences, with comfort-focused cars set apart by chrome window surrounds, and sportier models featuring a gloss-black finish. S Line models get brushed suede inserts, while the SE Business trim adds ergo comfort seats and GT models fitted with Alcantara suede heated seats.