If this rendering is accurate, one of Europe’s most beloved family vehicles would look great.
Volkswagen will update the Passat. The automaker began testing the next-generation Passat in February, using a current generation test mule. VW eventually used a production body to test the model, though it did so with some trickery using stickers to conceal details.
This rendering is an unofficial attempt by our artists to reveal the production B9 generation Passat. This rendering is unofficial, meaning that it may not be the same as the actual model. This imagined rendering shows some elements of design that were inspired by spy shots.
We expect the Passat will have the single-slat grille that connects the narrow matrix leds that resemble the ID models. This is VW’s design direction. Although the bumper is different from the prototypes it is still very similar to the prototypes. However, the mystery one is heavily covered with stickers.
The rendering shows the Passat as a wagon only in Europe. The rendering shows the same windows as the prototypes. They are narrower towards the back to give the vehicle a sporty appearance. The rendering also shows a steeper roof than the prototype. This further emphasizes the sleek approach to design.
Although not visible in the rendering, the interior of the new Passat has seen many changes based on spy photos. The steering wheel will have capacitive buttons, and the center console will feature a large tablet-style display that is similar to the ID models.
It is important to remember that the Passat will also have an electric counterpart, the Aero B. VW teased this model and confirmed a 2023 launch. The Passat will be available for purchase in 2023, for the 2024 model year.