A few days ago, we learned from the official channel of SAIC Volkswagen that its 2023 Passat is officially launched, with a price range of 181,900 to 252,900 yuan, which is consistent with the 2022 model, but a 280TSI Star Elite Edition priced at 192,900 yuan has been added, increasing the number of models from 10 to 11 models.
As the annual facelift model, the appearance of the 2023 Passat has not changed much. It is mainly because two new appearance colors have been added, but the pearlescent silver color scheme has been cancelled, while the current models of Xuanwu Black, Amber Gold and Glacier Blue will continue to be provided.
In addition, the Starry Sky Edition will also be equipped with a brand new style of wheels, similar to forked branches, which looks very distinctive. It is officially called the Starry Sky wheel hub, with a size of 18 inches and will only be equipped on the 2.0T Starry Sky Edition. The remaining models are available in 3 styles of wheel hubs according to the configuration.
In the car, the new Passat will continue the design layout of the old model, equipped with a 10.2-inch full LCD instrument and a 9.2-inch (8-inch low-end models) embedded central control screen, and the gear shifting mechanism is still mechanical. The air conditioning air outlet of the co-pilot adopts a through-style style. This interior design is considered quite outdated at the moment. In the overseas test spy photos of the new generation Passat of , we saw that the new car will adopt a suspended LCD instrument and a suspended central control screen similar to the ID series, and the mechanical gear lever has also been replaced with a shelter design.
This facelift focuses mainly on configuration. Specifically, the entry-level 280TSI Business Edition and 280TSI/330TSI Elite Edition/Starry Elite Edition have added a Front Assist collision warning system and has active braking function. Except for the 280TSI Business Edition, the rest of the models have added ACC adaptive cruise and the automatic folding function of the exterior mirror lock.
330TSI Deluxe Edition/Starry Sky Deluxe Edition and above adds Travel Assist Full-Travel Intelligent Driving Assist System (with Lane Holding Function), IQ. Smart Car Connect-MOS 3.X, IQ. 360-degree panoramic image and induction electric trunk; 330TSI Premium Edition/Starry Sky Premium Edition and 380TSI Premium Edition adds lane change assist system and RCTA parking space out assist system; top-end 380TSI flagship version adds HUD head-up display function and Harman Katon Audio .
power part, the new Passat will continue to be equipped with 1.4T and 2.0T high/low power engines, with a maximum power of 150 horsepower for the 1.4T engine, which is matched with a 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox; a maximum power of 2.0T low-power engine, which is 186 horsepower for the 2.0T high-power engine, which is 220 horsepower for the 2.0T high-power engine, which is both matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox.
As a veteran in the joint venture brand mid-size car market, SAIC Volkswagen Passat has been fighting for many years. With its calm and atmospheric design, this car has also been favored by many consumers. However, as young people gradually become the consumer entity in the automobile market, many models, including Passat, are also looking towards young fashion, but I personally think that Passat's interior should indeed be changed, otherwise it will be somewhat incompatible with the appearance. For reference, Passat's sales in August were 17,253 units, ranking third in the sales ranking of mid-sized cars. (Text/Shu Xin)
