Volkswagen Passat eHybrid 2024: orders start in Italy from 54,700 euros

Volkswagen announced the opening of orders in Italy of the new Volkswagen Passat eHybridwhich is recommended by two new hybrid hybrid trains from 204 and 272 HP. With him autonomy of 133 km in 100% electric mode (according to the WLTP cycle) and the immediate direct current payment, the the new Passat eHybrid It acts as an electric vehicle in daily mobility.

In the Italian market it is offered in trim levels base, Business ed The R line and starting prices from 54,700 euros and is expected to arrive at German car dealers this summer.

Various new features in the cockpit

Thanks to its generous space, the hybrid station wagon offers a wheelbase that is 50 mm longer than the previous generation and a boot with a capacity of between 510 and 1770 liters.

Volkswagen has completely redesigned the interior of the Series 2024. For example, we now have a large 12.9-inch central touchscreen display as standard that can be replaced with an optional 15-inch one. In both cases we get MIB4 information system the last generation.

It always starts in electric mode

The new generation of the iconic model also sets new standards in terms of comfort thanks to new DCC Pro chassis control. The two new eHybrid plug-in versions ensure a total range of more than 800 km.

In this case, TSI petrol engine activated only in situations where greater power is required or for long journeys. In fact, the hybrid plugin begins E-Mode electric mode thanks to the battery of 19.7 kWh (net).

Only when the speed exceeds 140 km/h, when very high energy is required or when the battery does not have enough residual capacity for continuous operation in EV mode, Volkswagen Passat eHybrid 2024 automatically switches to hybrid mode.

In addition, the transition can also be done manually. The driver has the possibility to choose between four different driving modes: Eco, Comfort, Sports e An individual.

Two plug-in hybrid engines and three trim levels

As expected at the beginning of the article, the new eHybrid versions offer a total capacity of 204 CV and 350 Nm e 272 CV at 400 Nm. The former can be ordered in Basic and Business versions while the latter in Business and R-Line versions. As usual, we have 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, Climatronic dual-zone automatic climate control, Keyless Go Start, 10.25-inch instrument panel, 12.9-inch display for the infotainment system and much more.

Not one is missing a wide range of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) of the latest generation such as adaptive cruise control and prediction, lane change assistant, emergency braking system and so on.