That of the Volkswagen Passat saloon was the chronicle of a death foretold. We already said a few months ago that it would stop producing in Europe and at that time it already sounded like a farewell without going back. It is now confirmed that the next generation of the volkswagen passat It will hit the market in September of this year. Of course, there will be no sedan and the wagon body will be the only option in the range. Although it will be closely linked to another model of the Volkswagen Group that it will offer that alternative.
Both the Volkswagen Passat and the Skoda Superb will be manufactured together at the Bratislava plant (Slovakia). It is the first time they have come together, since before they were made in local facilities of each brand, the Passat in Emden (Germany) and the Superb in Kvasiny (Czech Republic). This has been confirmed by Thomas Schaefer, CEO of Volkswagen in recent statements. Of the Skoda the usual bodies will be made: saloon and family Combi. Both have been the best sellers in its segment in Europedespite being in decline due to the SUV phenomenon.
A detail worth mentioning in this topic is that it has been Skoda which has been in charge of the development of the new generation of these vehicles. Although it is true that in the field of design there will be substantial differences, it seems that the two models will practically share the rest. production plans have changed in recent times. The idea was to take the Passat to Kvasiny along with the Superb and then move both to the plant that was planned in Turkey. Now that it is no longer going to take place, the two copies will be made in Bratislava.
It is one of the most important facilities of the Volkswagen Group, as it currently also make premium SUVs of various brands. From there come some as characteristic as the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg. They will coexist with the next generation Passat and Superb, of which there are not many details. It is expected that have an exemplary electrification, with the occasional plug-in hybrid version like the current one. Also more advanced technology or equipment that surprises.
Source: Automotive News
