Passat New Lingyu is a new B-class flagship model which has retained the luxurious and graceful modeling designs of the Passat series. With the 2803mm long wheelbase, it obtains a spacious interior space, well fits the needs of Chinese consumers, especially the roomy area of the rear seats. Passat New Lingyu features also improvements in both engine power and fuel economy. Taking 1.8T model as an example, the re-matched engine has its maximum power increased from 110kw to 120kw, which is equivalent to the maximum power of a conventional 2.4L engine. Yet at the same time, it also has markedly improved fuel economy. Fuel consumption has reduced from 7.3L to 6.2L/100km (AT), down by 15% and from 7.1L to 6.3L/100km (MT), down by around 11%.
