Pro entered the market at a price of less than 200,000 yuan, giving the mid-range car market a lot of shock. After all, in the era of oil car dominance, Passat is a benchmark product for mid-range cars. Although there are three strong competitors in Japanese, Passat has always been a very recognized model by consumers.
Entering the era of the rapid rise of new energy, Passat is also constantly improving its product capabilities. The Pro version is not just a replacement, but more importantly, it improves the level of intelligence on the basis of the oil car. Therefore, we see that the cockpit functions, voice interaction, and intelligent driving of the Pro model have entered the mainstream camp. At the same time, the seat heating, massage and ventilation, headrest speakers, and fragrance system are added to enhance the luxury and comfort of the Passat. It is also crucial to provide only the 2.0T high-power 380 model, which ensures that the Passat Pro can enter the new market environment with a positive role. If the original Passat was still a bit cold, then today’s Passat and Passat Pro have chosen to enter the game and compete with more diverse models. Of course, this is very conducive to consumers to buy better products at more affordable prices.
This time the Passat is a strategy of selling old and new models together. If you count the 2024 models still on sale, there are currently 24 models in the Passat. For friends who want to buy in front of the screen, it is really the first time to eat crabs – there is no way to start, but don’t panic, let’s briefly sort out the relationship first. 24 of them are likely to be at the end of the product cycle and will be gradually replaced by new models on the market.
First of all, let’s distinguish the new configurations of the 25 models that have just been listed. The difference between the starry sky and the ordinary version is only the appearance of the front face, which has no impact on the configuration and price, so let’s merge, and the newly released Passat actually has only seven configurations. They are: the outstanding 280 business version, the outstanding 330 elite version, the outstanding 380 dragon version, the outstanding 380 dragon version, and the Pro 380 dragon version.
Although they are all 2025 models, it is not difficult to see from the name that the new models are also divided into two types, the outstanding model and the Pro model. If you look at the upgrade range, the Pro must be the highlight. The new Passat Pro version tends to be young and fashionable, while the old model retains a mature and stable design style and lower prices. This strategy of selling both new and old models can better meet the needs of different consumers.
The 2025 model still retains three power specifications. According to the well-known digital code, the 280 is equipped with a 1.4T EA211 engine with a maximum power of 110KW and a peak torque of 250 Nm; the 330 is equipped with a classic 2.0T EA888 engine, but the maximum power is reduced to 137KW and the peak torque is 320 Nm. The 380 represents the highest power level of the Passat family, equipped with a full-blooded EA888 engine with a maximum power of 162KW and a peak torque of 350 Nm. Regardless of the power, the body size remains the same, with length, width and height of 4948mm, 1836mm, and 1469mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 2871mm. It is still the well-known Volkswagen MQB platform.
The three cars of the 2025 Pro are powered by a 2.0T high-power engine. The size of the whole car is lengthened and increased, and the length, width and height are respectively lengthened to 5006mm, 1850mm, and 1489mm. Finally, the Passat is more than 5 meters long, but the wheelbase remains unchanged. In addition, the 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox and the front McPherson rear multi-link suspension system are the same as the old car.
So what are the characteristics of the Pro version? It has to be said that the new energy wave has had a subtle impact on the traditional oil truck, that is, there are more and more elements of cyberpunk technology. The 2025 Passat follows the design of the European version of the new Passat B9 in the overall design language, which highlights the youthful feeling more than the outstanding model, forming a strong contrast with the stereotype of the past Passat commercial vehicle.
Secondly, in terms of configuration, the Passat Pro mid-to-high-end models have also raised the configuration to a position that can compete with new energy smart cars. Configuration from low to high is the Longyao version, the Longyun version and the Longzun version.
The top Longzun version model has 10.3-inch all-digital LCD instrument + 15-inch floating central control screen + 11.6-inch co-pilot entertainment screen, and is supported by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. In addition, it is also equipped with advanced configurations such as wireless charging panel for mobile phones, ambient lights, intelligent fragrance system, 16-speaker Manhaka audio system, head-up display system, and electric adjustment of the second row of seats. Compared with the outstanding model, the new features of PRO are full of intelligent and technological sense, hoping to win more consumers.
The Longyao version is currently less than 190,000 for a limited time, mainly because the intelligence is slightly weaker, the number of cameras and radars is relatively small, and only the Longzun version is equipped with a binocular camera as standard. If the 209,900 Longyun version wants to be upgraded to IQ. Pilot needs to add another 4,800 yuan. Therefore, if the requirements for smart driving and smart cabin are higher, it is better to go directly to the top. On the contrary, there is not much demand for intelligence, so it is more cost-effective to buy an entry-level version.
But if it is torn between the middle and top, it is recommended to directly match the top, the difference between the two configurations is less than 15,000 yuan, all the upgraded configurations can be enjoyed this time, especially the seat massage, 16 speakers with headrest speakers, fragrance system, The pleasure brought by the second row of ESC is definitely worth the price.
In general, in the case of home use, the top of the Pro version is undoubtedly the first choice. After all, SAIC Volkswagen has also begun to roll the price. The top is 223,900, and the space and configuration are very close to the level of luxury brands. And it directly gives full blood power, without a small displacement engine at all. To put it bluntly, it is to create a model without shortcomings. Just like there is a stalk in the technology circle, the more expensive Huawei’s products are, the more cost-effective they are. Looking at the Passat Pro now is the same strategy.
In August, the SAIC Volkswagen Passat family sold 21,796 units, still the leader in this market segment. It shows that the German quality represented by the Passat, driving control experience is still a product feature recognized by consumers. In the face of the impact of new energy and intelligent tide, the Passat Pro is the response plan that SAIC Volkswagen has come up with. Thanks to the blessing of intelligence and technology sense, as well as the flexible pricing strategy for the market, it is very suitable to sell oil vehicles at this time, especially such a mid-range car.