A month ago Volkswagen released the tech details of the 2015 Passat (which you can read about here), and now the company has fully revealed its Euro-spec Passat B8 described as a “premium class car without premium costs”.

Modified design structure

“The new Passat gives the right answers to the major automotive trends of its time,” said VW Group chief Martin Winterkorn. “For me this Passat is a premium class car without premium costs. This fits perfectly to Europe’s most successful business car – lining up with 20% better fuel economy, up to 85 kg less weight and a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines – there is even a plug-in hybrid available.”

With a more stylish appearance, the 2015 Passat boasts an aggressive front fascia, headlights which can be optionally configured with LEDs featuring Dynamic Light Assist that can automatically adjust the high beam without disturbing incoming traffic. There’s also a 9kg lighter suspension encompassing front MacPherson struts and a multi-link setup for the rear.

In addition, the model measures 4 767 mm long, 1 832 mm wide and 1 456 mm tall, making it 2 mm shorter, 12 mm wider and 6 mm lower than the previous model. A combination of high-strength steel, hot-formed steel and aluminium was used to shed off up to 85 kg.

Engine Specs

Volkswagen says the new Passat will be available with 10 direct injection turbocharged petrol and diesel engines covering a power range from 88 kW to 206 kW, and in addition to that they will all come standard with start/stop technology. The 2015 Passat will also get a new plug-in hybrid version combining a 115 kW petrol engine with an 80 kW electric motor, together delivering a total output of 155 kW and an all-electric driving range of 50 km.

The 2015 Passat can also be configured with a wide range of safety and assistance systems such as Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert, Traffic Jam Assist, City Emergency Braking, Trailer Assist, Emergency Assist, revised 360-degree Area View function and others as well.

The new Passat will enjoy its world premiere at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October, with advance sales beginning in Germany next week.