However, the biggest change comes from the hardware configuration of the model, that is, the previous VR series engine was cancelled in this generation of models, and the classic R36 model did not continue. Instead, I prefer the European market? Alltrack version, cross-border style, more like the travel version of SUV. However, the performance of this generation of models in the European market is also very general. After all, there is not much difference with B6 model, so it is difficult to arouse people's desire to buy, and its diesel engine has also put the public in an unprecedented predicament.
That is to say, in the "Volkswagen Emission Gate" incident, Volkswagen's diesel engine equipped with DPF was exposed to the suspicion of emission cheating in the United States, which made the sales of Volkswagen's entire automobile series in trouble and will face tens of billions of dollars in penalties. Passat B7 was also affected in the same period, so we can only see the classic Passat model with 5-cylinder 2.5L engine in the American market, and a few of them entered the domestic market through parallel imports. Although it performs well in safety and quality, fuel consumption and workmanship are the big shortcomings of this car.
Although Volkswagen encountered the "emission gate" incident in the American market, it did not affect the promotion of vehicles in the China market. Starting from 20 10, FAW-Volkswagen began to introduce the B7 model plan. The difference is that this generation has been lengthened in China, called B7L, and the wheelbase has been lengthened by 120mm, and the name continues to be Magotan. Starting from 20 1 1, SAIC-Volkswagen also introduced the B7L model at the same time, replacing the B5.5-generation model that has been continuously produced, but SAIC's code name is NMS and its name is New Passat.
Therefore, many people are debating whether domestic Magotan or Passat is a real European Passat B7 model. In fact, SAIC Passat is closer to the original European model in appearance, while FAW Magotan has only been modified in appearance. Fundamentally speaking, these two cars are actually one car. Careful observation reveals that the biggest difference from the European version is that there is a small side window behind the extended back door, which is consistent with the American version. However, there may be some differences between FAW and SAIC in the use of the man-machine model, that is, many people say that the steering wheel of the domestic Passat model is not at the center of gravity of the seat, but as long as you don't understand, you can't find this problem at all.
The brand-new eighth-generation Passat was officially released in 20 14, and Passat also officially joined Volkswagen's MQB modular platform. The European version is actually a little shorter than the B7 generation. However, the new modular platform makes the overall layout more reasonable, the body size is smaller than the previous generation, and the space and driving experience have been improved.
In terms of power, the previous V6 engine was further cancelled, and the latest generation Volkswagen engine was fully used, in which the overall emissions of gasoline and diesel were cleaner. GTE plug-in hybrid vehicle has been added. At the same time, this model has added more modern technology and equipment, such as driver assistance system, emergency braking and other auxiliary functions.
However, the biggest change still comes from the changes within this generation. Although the layout of the functional area is not much different from other MQB models, the style of Passat B8 is no longer as calm as before, but incorporates more fashionable and classic elements. Moreover, more ergonomic models are used in the design of seats and other aspects, and the safety and comfort are improved.
In fact, more experience of this generation of models comes from Magotan. After all, in 20 16, Magotan vertically replaced the new B8 model. Compared with the previous generation, the size has not changed much, but the length is still smaller, 4866* 1832* 1464mm, and the wheelbase of 287 1mm is 80mm longer than that of the European version. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say B8L.
As for the power part, FAW-Volkswagen's new generation Magotan will be equipped with a variety of gasoline engines including 1.4TSI, 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI, among which the maximum power of 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI engines are 132kW( 179PS respectively. In the later stage, except for 1.4T engine, only EA888 with high and low power was provided. 2.0T engines, 180 horsepower and 220 horsepower respectively.
However, SAIC Passat did not update with Magotan at this time, but further upgraded the configuration level and continued the B7 model. It was not until 20 18 that the B8L model of MQB platform was officially replaced. Apart from the differences with Magotan in appearance and interior details, the gap between them is very small. Because of the year of use, Passat's tail model letters are arranged under the Volkswagen logo, which can be regarded as an additional attribute. Generally speaking, Magotan and Passat can't find any special difference in driving and riding experience. The power system is the same, the space is the same, and the configuration is similar.
However, it is worth mentioning that the B8 generation also provides the Volkswagen CC model. The prototype is a foreign Volkswagen Arteon, and it is also a serious replacement model of Volkswagen CC. It's just that the competition of B-class cars in China market is fierce, especially the models in market segments are like battlefields. Moreover, the pricing range of the new Volkswagen CC is relatively high, and the hardware configuration of the hunting version is not original enough, so this time the Volkswagen CC is not as hot as the previous generation.
Volkswagen continues the strategy of previous generations and still offers the Passat model of Wei Lan Travel Edition. For those who need crocks or experience the original Passat, the standard wheelbase plus travel version is a very good choice. At the same time, both Wei Lan and Passat offer GTE plug-in hybrid vehicles, which is very friendly to many limited licensing areas.
At this point, we have combed the history of Volkswagen Passat, from Santana to B5, the classic peak, to R36 in performance, and then to CC, the largest Volkswagen, which inadvertently passed nine generations. What the Passat and Magotan models will look like in the future is still very exciting. Therefore, before the arrival of new models, domestic Passat and Magotan brothers relied on the development capabilities of SAIC and FAW. At least the Passat series has left us many classics. I just hope it can continue in the future. Maybe the next generation will be another classic.
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