Introduction of Volkswagen Passat Series Models in Past Dynasties
Passat is a front-wheel drive car driven by water cooling. "passat" originally means the name of a monsoon, which blows evenly and steadily from the southern Atlantic Ocean to the equator every year, persisting and persistent. Like its name, almost all passat’s water-drop shape makes people feel unparalleled fluency. Since it was first marketed in 1974, it has achieved great success in Europe. The brand-new Passat produced in 1999 is even more popular in the world. After six generations of development, the global sales volume has reached 11.3 million. Let’s take you back to the glorious history of Passat series.
The first generation Passat: Dasher(1973 ~1980)
Passat Dasher
In 1973, the first generation Passat: Dasher was born, which replaced the original 1600 series and landed in North America. At that time, the highest-end model was called Passat TS, which was equipped with a 1.5-liter 85-horsepower four-cylinder engine and adopted a front-wheel drive mode. 0-100 km/h takes only 12 seconds, the top speed can reach 169 km/h, and 4.55 liters of oil can travel 38 kilometers, which was considered fuel-efficient at that time.
In the autumn of 1977, Dasher introduced a big change, especially the valve seat of the engine was strengthened, so that it could use unleaded gasoline fuel.
Passat B2.Quantum/Santana (1980 ~1988)
Passat B2:Santana
In 1980, the second-generation Passat B2.Quantum/Santana replaced Dasher, which was longer, wider and had more interior space than the previous generation. There are four engines to choose from, including a 1.6-liter diesel engine, 1.3-liter and 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines, and a top-class 115-horsepower five-cylinder engine.
In China, the cars produced became the main models in the early China automobile market.
Passat B3 (1988 ~1995)
Passat B3
In 1988, Volkswagen introduced the third generation Passat (B3) to the world. There is no front air intake grille, which is the most prominent feature in its appearance. Passat B3 is equipped with a 2.0-liter 16-valve engine, with 134 horsepower and 180 Nm of torque. It takes nearly 10 seconds for 0-100 km/h, and the top speed can reach 201 km/h.. Although B3 has some unique configurations, such as adjustable rear seats, compared with its Japanese and American rivals, its sales volume is still unsatisfactory.
In 1991, Volkswagen’s first Passat equipped with V6 engine rolled off the assembly line. A maximum of 172 horsepower can accelerate B3 from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 8 seconds.
In 1996, Shanghai Volkswagen and Brazil Volkswagen jointly developed Santana 2000 based on B3 and Santana 3000 developed by Shanghai Volkswagen on the basis of Santana 2000.
Passat B4 (1995 ~1996)
Passat B4
In 1995, Volkswagen redesigned Passat and introduced Passat B4 series. Standard configuration includes a 2.0-liter 8-valve four-cylinder engine. The GLX model still uses a 2.8-liter engine. The former takes about 10 seconds to accelerate at 0-100 km/h, while the latter can be completed in 8 seconds. Another surprise is that B4 installed seat belts for drivers and passengers in the front row. But also restores the sense of movement. The standard configuration of B4 includes: power window, locking mechanism, electric heating rearview mirror, FM/AM cassette player, 8 speakers and CFC air conditioner.
Passat B4 was briefly produced by, and Chinese people basically became familiar with Passat series from this car.
Passat B5(1996 ~2005)
Passat B5
Passat B5′ s basic GLS is powered by a 1.8-liter engine. Soon Volkswagen introduced GLX and GLS V6 models that matched the 30-valve V6 engine. B5 uses the same platform technology as A6, and even the engine shares 1.8T I4 and V6 30V models with Audi. The front suspension adopts multi-link mode, and the rear suspension uses torsion beam, which effectively reduces. B5 standard configuration includes driver and front passenger airbags, side airbags, power windows, electric rearview mirrors, FM/AM cassette player, 8 speakers and CFC air conditioner. , electrically heated seat, 5-speed Tiptronic is optional. Volkswagen’s unique four-wheel drive technology has been adopted in GLX and GLS V6 models matching V6 30 valve engines.
In 1999, Volkswagen introduced Passat with red and blue background lights. It used a 1.8-liter engine with a 5-speed transmission, which was powerful and could produce 190-200 horsepower at most.
In 2000, Passat B5 produced by Shanghai Volkswagen was officially put into China market, which was newly developed according to China’s laws and regulations, road conditions and China users’ aesthetic tendency and use requirements. The prototype B5 was lengthened by 77mm, and its spacious figure made Passat more suitable for the domestic commercial vehicle market. Become a high-end product in domestic cars. And in 2006-2007, B5 was further improved, and some unnecessary configurations were subtracted while it was deeply localized, and this time it was transformed into B5 FMK internally. Shanghai Volkswagen greatly improved Passat B5 and adopted an alias: Lingyu. It is also nicknamed Passat B5.5. The internal name of Volkswagen is B5GP. Later, in order to meet the requirements of CNCAP, the seat belt configuration was specially optimized. The front co-pilot added a seat belt reminder function, and both the main co-pilot and the co-pilot provided the passenger perception function and used it as the input to confirm the airbag explosion together with the seat belt wearing signal. Now the new field of Shanghai Volkswagen PASSAT is also a derivative model based on this platform.
Passat B6 (2005 ~2011)
In 2005, Passat B6 was put on the market, and Volkswagen changed Passat’s sedate modeling concept since ancient times, and appropriately added sports elements. In 2006, Passat B6 was officially listed overseas. The production of FAW-Volkswagen in China is called Magotan. In 2007, China version of Passat B6— — Magotan is put on the market.
Passat B6
B6 Passat B6 has almost and considerable spacious interior space. The overall dimensions of the new Passat B6 are appropriately increased compared with the old B5, with a length of 4.77m, a width of 1.82m and a height of 1.47m, which are 62mm, 74mm and 10mm more than the previous Passat models respectively. Its wheelbase is 2.71 meters, which is 6 mm longer than the previous one. The trunk volume is 565 liters (90 liters more than the previous paragraph). The body stiffness is 57% higher than that of its predecessor.
In terms of power, gasoline engine: an entry-level four-cylinder FSI engine with output power of 85kW, 110kW or 147kW. Another 3.2-liter V6 FSI engine has a maximum output of 184kW/250PS. Diesel engine: the output power reaches 77kw/105PS, 103kW/140PS or 125kW/170PS. Particulate filter will be gradually introduced into diesel engine models. Gasoline engine models can be equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, while two more powerful gasoline engine models are assembled. 4MOTION four-wheel drive technology will also be adopted in future models. The domestic version uses 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI engines.
Passat B7 (available since B7(2011)
Passat B7
Volkswagen’s new generation Passat (Passat B7) will officially land in the China market in July 2011. The body of the new Passat B7 will be redesigned, but some designs of the current models will still be used to reduce the manufacturing cost, such as the shape of the roof. In order to ensure the status of high-end models, the new Passat B7 is expected to be equipped with reversing images, adaptive cruise control and induction headlights.
In terms of power, Passat B7 will have a variety of gasoline or diesel engines with a displacement of 1.2-2.0L, including 1.2TSI, 1.4TSI, 1.8TSI, 2.0TSI and 3.2V6, etc. The maximum output of 1.2TSI engine is 105 horsepower, which will replace 1.6L engine. In addition, it is worth mentioning that the only large-displacement engine, 3.2V6, may disappear from Passat models in the future, and the all-electric version will come out around 2015.