The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is up for grabs in the United Kingdom in three trim levels labelled SE, SEL and R-Line, as well as the exclusive Passat Estate R-Line Edition that’s limited to 150 units. Prices for the sedan begin at £ 27,630 for the base SE, which packs 17-inch alloy wheels, 6.5-inch infotainment system with DAB radio and Bluetooth, wireless App Connect and others. Power comes from a 1.6-liter diesel rated at 120 PS that’s hooked up to a 7-speed DSG.

In a few weeks, the car will launch with the 150 PS 1.5-liter petrol unit, available with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG, and will become the new entry-level spec. The SEL can be had with the same 1.6-liter TDI, from £ 29,430, the 190 PS 2.0-liter TSI, from 30,270, or the 190 PS 2.0-liter TDI, which carries a £ 32,270 MSRP. Standard gear includes 17-inch wheels with a different pattern, a larger, 8.0-inch infotainment screen, Voice Control, tinted rear windows and Vienna leather seats.


The Passat R-Line adds sports suspension, special exterior styling, 18-inch wheels, Nappa leather, R-Line logos and decorative inserts, stainless steel pedals, three-zone climate control, keyless entry and easy-open boot. The R-Line is powered by the same 2.0-liter TSI and 2.0-liter TDI engines, and can be ordered from £ 33,070. It’s also available with the brand’s 4Motion all-wheel drive system, from £ 37,350.

Powering the R-Line Edition Estate are the 272 PS 2.0-liter TSI or the 240 PS 2.0-liter TDI, both with all-wheel drive and a 7-speed DSG as standard. Equipment includes 19-inch alloys, Dynamic Chassis Control, LED headlights and 9.2-inch infotainment system, while pricing starts at £ 43,350.


You can also specify extras such as the panoramic sunroof, head-up display, Dynaudio premium sound system or Trailer Assist. The latter is a semi-autonomous driving system that combines the adaptive cruise control with road sign recognition, GPS and lane assist, allowing the car to drive on its own up to 209 km/h, where legal.

The Passat Alltrack has also gone on sale, with a £ 39,185 price tag and is available solely with the 190 PS 2.0-liter TDI, whereas the Passat GTE plug-in hybrid will launch soon.