2016 VW Magotan
The eight generation VW Passat (B8) was
unveiled as the new generation VW Magotan at Auto China 2016 (2016 Beijing
Motor Show).
Volkswagen sells both, European as well as North American versions
of the Passat in China. The all-new 2016 VW Magotan is built and sold by the
FAW-Volkswagen joint venture, while the 2016 VW Passat (NMS) is built and sold
by the SAIC-Volkswagen joint-venture.
The 2016 VW Magotan measures 4,866 mm in
length, 1,832 mm in width and 1,464 in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,871 mm.
In comparison, the Euro-spec VW Passat measures 4,767 mm in length, 1,832 mm in
width and 1,476 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,786 mm.
The 2016 VW
Magotan will be offered with 1.4-litre TSI turbocharged four-cylinder petrol,
1.8-litre TSI turbocharged four-cylinder petrol and 2.0-litre TSI turbocharged
four-cylinder petrol engines.
Full specifications of the new
generation VW Magotan are yet to be released, but Chinese media reports say
that the all-new model will be offered with features like LED taillights, fully
digital instrument panel with an LCD panel, head-up display, 12-speaker audio
system, Adaptive Cruise Control and PLA Park Assist. The 2016 Magotan is
expected go on sale on 20 July.
