SPAIN - Volkswagen launches the All-New Passat GTE, and follows in the footsteps of teh GTE Golf.

Electrified Volkswagen models: after GTE Golf, Volkswagen is now presenting the following model with plug-in hybrid propulsion. The German automaker now electrifies the new Passat GTE. With the Passat debuts a new generation of family and business car becomes a zero-emissions vehicle suitable for long journeys. A Volkswagen that links the present and the future. 

A car that not only convinces with one of the most advanced propulsion systems of the time, it also offers an innovative range of participants driving and infotainment systems that set benchmarks in the segment of the middle class. A car for business through 'App-Connect "integrated into the system board simply and perfectly almost all existing smartphones.

A private car, thanks to the "Media Control" tablets integrates children and teenagers on board expanding the entertainment program. GTE The new Passat is a car that reflects the next stage of evolution of individual mobility.

Zero emissions. With NEDC by only 1.6 l / 100 km and 12.2 kWh / 100 km (Variant: 12.4 kWh) excellent overall system performance of 160 kW / 218 hp, efficient consumption and autonomy in electric mode up to 50 kilometers, the Passat GTE provides references efficiency in its segment. 

Under normal conditions, the new Volkswagen always starts in electric mode with zero emissions. The "E-Mode" can be activated manually via a button, for example, when the final destination of a long journey is located in an urban area.

Thus, in cities like London, Passat AWG conductors are free from paying the congestion charge (Congestion Charge). Many of the drivers who drive mainly in town lead the Passat GTE almost exclusively in electric mode. 

According to some studies, for example in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban-Development about 80% of drivers, from the leading daily in the workplace, to moving often, drive less 50 km daily.

No stress. In many cases, the Passat GTE may circulate between European cities without stopping to refuel.Since a full 50-liter tank and the battery fully charged, the Passat GTE can reach a range of almost 1,100 kilometers without refueling: Amsterdam - Paris round trip. It is also the extraordinary travel comfort which makes the Passat GTE in a car without stress for long distances. 

Series systems such as ACC adaptive cruise control or other optional assistance system as in jams Traffic Jam Assist, the perfect representation of the car's functions and the Volkswagen infotainment screen and the Cockpit Digital art suspension system DCC adaptive electronics are linking the Passat GTE with a higher range.

. Efficient driving in the "E-Mode" mode The kilometers in purely electric mode are especially economic: at a price of 28.81 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh / average price in Germany in 2015) and consumption 12 2 kWh, 100 kilometers cost just 3.50 euros-an extremely low price considering the mileage in electric mode are performed mainly in city and correspond to consumption in town only 2.5 liters of gasoline 95.

Driving pleasure in the "GTE Mode" mode. The sport version is the "GTE Mode" mode. This mode is activated by pressing a button, the Passat offers maximum system performance 160 kW / 218 hp. In addition, various parameters such as throttle curves and direction are much more dynamic in this way. The TSI 1.4 liter engine has an output of 115 kW / 156 hp electric motor and 85 kW / 115 hp. 

The maximum torque offered by the plug-in hybrid propulsion system is 400 Nm. All these values ​​translate into increased dynamism and driving pleasure. Equipped with an automatic double clutch (DSG) six-speed developed especially for hybrid propulsion, the Passat GTE accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 7.4 seconds (Variant: 7.6 seconds). Both versions reach a top speed of 225 km / h ("E-Mode": 130 km / h).

Setting high technology. The Passat GTE has an independent line of equipment. Some of the details of the extensive standard equipment of high technology model are LED lights (for low and high beams), the fatigue detection system, the multiple collision avoidance braking system, the environment observation system "Front Assist" wizard automatic emergency braking in city and ACC adaptive cruise control, the ParkPilot the rain sensor in the front and rear, chrome side profiles and windows comfort seats (front). 

The aforementioned systems are also available for other Passat models (part of series). However, unlike the Passat GTE no other version to equip all these technological details of series. For this reason, the plug-in hybrid Passat becomes the new flagship of the range.

Progressive charisma. In addition, there are individual details that have been designed exclusively for the Passat GTE, as specific front chrome grille that integrates a prominent blue profile color electric mobility Volkswagen. 

The Passat GTE progressive charisma is accentuated by newly designed bumper with LED daytime running lights in the form of "C". The bright shaped profile "C" and the design elements blue are hallmarks of all plug-in electric and hybrid models of the Volkswagen brand. One feature that identifies the silhouette Passat GTE as plug-in hybrid model are its light alloy 17-inch type "Montpellier". 

The interior has also been adapted to the new powertrain. Engineers and designers shaped the instrument panel and infotainment system standard "Composition Media" with an individual-oriented drive-specific functions and indications of plug-in hybrid propulsion system menu. 

Also have customized some details of series like blue ambient lighting, leather multifunction steering wheel with decorative stitching in blue, a knob of the shift lever GTE with blue stitching and seats finished in Alcantara and leather. Another detail that ennoble inside are applications with aluminum look and glossy black.

Launch. The GTE Passat and Passat Variant will arrive in autumn GTE European countries that have greater demand for this type of vehicles and Spain will arrive in 2016. As far as the brand is concerned, the Passat GTE is a basic piece electromobility strategy of Volkswagen. 

After the e-up !, the e-Golf and Golf GTE, the Passat and Passat Variant GTE are the fourth and fifth model, respectively, large-scale production which, through an electric motor, walking distances daily with zero emissions. In this regard it would be interesting also check out the group: adding plug-in hybrid models of Audi (A3 e-tron, Q7 e-tron R8 e-tron) and Porsche (Cayenne S E-Hybrid, Panamera S E-Hybrid) Volkswagen AG now has ten versions with all-electric or semi-electric propulsion -revolutionary its range of models. GTE The Passat is the first plug-in hybrid model that the Group offers in the average sedan segment. 

All these parameters indicate that the plug-in hybrid propulsion is about to achieve success worldwide: according to forecasts, the total annual sales for all plug-in hybrids "plug-in hybrid electric vehicle" (PHEV) will be 218,000 units (2015). And in three years will increase to 893,000 vehicles (2018). It also foresees that the turnover increase to nearly 3.3 million by 2022. The PHEV segments with the highest turnover are the segment A (Golf GTE) and segment B (Passat GTE).Volkswagen has laid the right foundations.