Volkswagen Passat (B8) Review

Manufactured and marketed by a popular German auto manufacturer Volkswagen, the Passat is a compact sedan. The car was first introduced in the year 1973 and like many other cars, the Passat too has passed various generational changes.

In the year 2014, Volkswagen launched 8th gen model of in Continental Europe, and in the year 2015, the car was launched as a four-door sedan and estate commonly known as “Variant” in the UK. The Volkswagen Passat B8 was the first car to be manufactured on the stretched version of the MQB platform. Volkswagen, this time has updated the 8th gen Passat by featuring new specs like upgraded driving system, superior interior substance, and recently developed driving spurs.

Moreover, Volkswagen has featured the car with various support systems for the drivers in order to make them feel cozy and safe. Some of the features are “Emergency Assist”, “Traffic Jam Assist”, and “Trailer Assist”.

Furthermore, Pooja international has been importing the Volkswagen Passat B8 in Nepal.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 8,645,000 (For Passat 1.8L Automatic Fully Loaded)

Specifications

Dimension:

Body Type	Sedan
Basic Weight	NA
Length	4765 mm
Height	1472 mm
Wheelbase	2709 mm
Front Track	NA
Rear Track	NA
Ground Clearance	NA

 

Engine:

Fuel Tank	70 liters
Cylinders	NA
Valves Per Cylinder	NA
Displacement	1798 cc
Max Power	160 bhp
Max Torque	250 Nm

 

Dynamics:

Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Front Wheels	NA
Rear Wheels	NA
Front Suspensions	Independent McPherson Strut Lower Wishbone Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspensions	Independent Multil-ink Anti-roll Bar

 

Transmission:

Transmission	Automatic
Number of Gears	6