This will change the Passat

As if it were a brand new model, Volkswagen talks about the upcoming update at the end of summer. This time, we apologize to them, because they put a lot of innovative technology into the car, which is normally only the case with model changes.

For example, the Passat is the first to receive the Travel Assist feature of the IQDrive self-guiding technology, which can be partially autonomous between 0-210 km / h. Adaptive cruise control, a highly responsive electromechanical brake actuator, a track-side lane detection system, and a first emergency emergency exit system for VW, combined with the map system of the navigation system, are suitable for level 2 autonomous mobility. realization. This, of course, requires the driver to keep his hand on the steering wheel, but Volkswagen has cleverly relieved this condition: the steering wheel has received a capacitive surface that has to be touched so that the system does not start burning - the government has had to catch it, move it earlier.

The infotainment system switches to an online connection, the car's own Wi-Fi network can be connected to the passenger devices, and applications running on them can also be managed via the on-board interface, as the infotainment system itself listens to the verbal commands. Mobility services are also available through the on-board system, users can download new applications to the on-board computer at any time, from parking information to an application enabling the smartphone to be used as a key.

Enhanced digital instrumentation that offers more beautiful and detailed graphics, higher brightness and more contrast.

The Audio Systems range now features a 700-watt Dynaudio system with a peak 16-channel amplifier.

Neither are the technologies closely related to driving. After Touareg, Passat also receives the LED matrix headlamp, which can control not only the size and shape of the illuminated area, but also the brightness. DCC adaptive suspension is also new.

The GTE plug-in hybrid gets a 13.0 kWh battery instead of the 9.9 so far, so it can take up to 70 kilometers (according to the old norm) without emission. It makes it even clearer that by default, the car will always start running when the battery is charged. The driver can determine the battery charge intensity while driving.

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