"If you own it, you are not afraid to travel all over the world". Since SAIC Volkswagen officially introduced Passat B5 and named it Passat in 2000, it has been firmly in the dominance of mid-to high-end cars. On September 10th, SAIC Volkswagen brought us the 2025 Passat Pro, which not only adopted a younger model, but also caught up with the mainstream in terms of configuration and intelligence. So what changes will the new car have compared with the previous generation? What surprises can it bring to consumers?
The above manufacturer’s guide price only represents the price on September 13, 2024. If there is any change, please take official website as the standard.
The 2025 SAIC Volkswagen Passat Pro launched a total of six models, the starting price increased by 18,000 yuan compared with the old models, and the top price was 16,600 yuan more expensive. In terms of the number of models, the new car only launched 6 models, which was 5 fewer than the old models. In order to make a more intuitive comparison, we chose two models with similar prices for comparison, so that we can more intuitively see the specific differences between the new and old models in configuration. Although the price difference between the two is 16,600 yuan, combined with the limited price of the new car, its price reaches 223,900 yuan, and the final price difference is only 600 yuan.
Appearance: Young and fashionable to meet the market demand.
As a brand-new model, Passat Pro has made many adjustments in appearance, but it still retains the double front face design for consumers to choose from. The two models we selected this time are both Star Edition. First of all, the most obvious change in the front of the car is that the new model cancels the front grille on the old model and replaces it with a huge black front surround below, highlighting the sense of fashion. At the same time, it is also equipped with a similar through-type light group and the LOGO supports lighting, which has higher recognition.
The external configuration of the new model is not much different from that of the old model, but it only adds optional opportunities. For example, sports style kit, Bluetooth key and remote start function can be selected by consumers as needed.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new model are increased by 58mm, 14mm and 20mm, which is larger than that of the old model, but the wheelbase of both models is 2871 mm. In terms of rim style, the new model adopts a 19-inch blackened five-spoke rim, while the old model adopts an 18-inch cyclone rim. The former is simpler, more fashionable and has outstanding visual effects. The latter pays more attention to sports and has its own characteristics.
The most obvious change in the rear of the car is that the rear enclosure of the new model is decorated with diamonds, and the exhaust decoration with two sides at the rear is cancelled. The taillights support six kinds of welcome animation lighting effects, which is more ceremonial. At the same time, the new model cancels the 380TSI logo on the old model and replaces it with the black "Pro" English letter, highlighting its special identity.
Interior: Simple design is more scientific and technological.
The interior of the new model adopts a simpler design, and the physical buttons on the old model are cancelled. The functional operation can be realized by waking up the voice assistant or manipulating the central control panel. At the same time, the all-LCD instrument panel and central control panel have also been replaced by suspended design from the previous embedded ones, and a new passenger entertainment screen has been added, which has created a sense of science and technology in the car. In addition, the new model adopts the rotary electronic gear shifting structure. Compared with the mechanical gear shifting structure of the old model, it has the advantages of more convenient operation and more storage space for the center console area.
In addition to the younger and more fashionable interior, the internal configuration of the new model has also been upgraded, adding a lot of popular configurations. Such as dual-zone voice wake-up recognition, visible-to-talk, second-row seat backrest adjustment, fragrance device in the car, etc., to improve the convenience of the car. At the same time, on the basis of the old model, ventilation, massage and headrest speaker functions are added to the second row seats of the new model, and the indoor ambient light is upgraded to 30 colors, further improving the comfort experience.
Power: the previous generation powertrain is used.
The power systems of the two comparison models are consistent, and both adopt the combination of 2.0T engine and 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. Among them, the maximum power of the engine is 162kW and the maximum torque is 350 N m. However, the WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of the new model is slightly lower than that of the old model.
Space: performance is quite satisfactory.
Although the wheelbase of the new and old models remains the same, the former has been improved in terms of length, width and height, so there is no need to worry about the interior space, which is enough for daily travel. In addition, because the new model adopts the gear shifting mode, the position of the original gear shifting mechanism frees up more storage space, which is very practical.
In terms of trunk, the new and old models are consistent in opening shape and internal design, and are equipped with front/rear central handrails, etc. The overall performance is at the mainstream level of the same level, which can meet daily use.
Safety: greatly upgrade and protect every trip.
In terms of passive safety configuration, the new model has added the front middle airbag, DOW door opening warning, built-in driving recorder and road rescue call, which is improved compared with the old model. In addition, in terms of driver assistance configuration, the new model has been fully evolved, with the addition of front sensing cameras (monocular and binocular) and 12 ultrasonic radars, so that its assisted driving level reaches L2. In contrast, although the old models have reached L2-level assisted driving, some assisted driving functions are missing.
Summary:
From this comparison, it can be seen that Passat Pro is not only sincere in price, but also obviously upgraded in configuration level, such as dual-zone speech recognition and L2-level assisted driving, and it also has the heating, ventilation and massage functions of the second row of seats beyond the same level, which is more in line with the car purchase needs of young consumers. If you are considering buying a medium-sized joint venture car recently, then the 2025 SAIC Volkswagen Passat Pro deserves your attention.