From the design point of view, this is the first time that the domestic product is different from the European version, while the domestic new Passat is more "authentic".
Friends familiar with Volkswagen models know that the original Volkswagen could distinguish different models by having "several bars" on the front, but now Volkswagen uses the "one bar" that can be lit as a family design language.
The C-shaped on both sides of the front surround is also hollowed out to reduce wind resistance. The wheel rim is designed in a five-spoke style, and the shape is relatively sporty, but the hollowed area is not large and the weight is definitely not light.
The illuminated logo and through taillights are even reminiscent of Volkswagen’s own tram, the ID.7VIZZION.
Entering the car gives people the illusion of a pure electric car. The 15-inch large screen and the 11.6-inch passenger entertainment screen add a lot of "digital sense" to the car. Although the new Maiteng air conditioner adjustment area can be lit up, it is still not as easy to operate as the physical button. The passenger screen actually looks average, bullet comments can be scrolled across the screen, but the black edges on both sides are large and the screen display area is small.
The new atmosphere mode is worth mentioning. If you choose a different mode, the ambient light, music and meter style will change in tandem. The trim pattern of the door panel is similar to marble, and the ambient light is lit in the center position in a dot shape.
The front seats are softly filled, but the wrapping is average, and the top model supports ventilation, heating, and massage functions, as well as manual leg rests.
The rear seats are as comfortable as ever, and the top model also supports ventilation, heating, massage and angle adjustment of the electric backrest.
The new Maiteng has 1.5T and 2.0T high-power engines available, both of which are matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The 2.0T high-power engine has a maximum power of 220Ps and a maximum torque of 350N · m. We are all too familiar with the new Maiteng powertrain, but the gearbox changes gears more silkily.
If you are more concerned about fuel economy, it is recommended to use the economic mode for daily driving. If you release the accelerator, the vehicle will keep the engine speed at around 800rpm and slide in neutral, and the sliding distance is very long.
Compared with the old model, the early stage of the suspension is more "soft", the chassis feedback is more comfortable, and it will provide similar "tough" support to the old model when passing through large potholes.
The steering feel of the new car is lighter, and daily driving is easier. In terms of NVH, the car is quieter when driving at medium and low speeds, and more fetal noise is transmitted into the car when driving at high speeds. The front wheels are obviously slippery when starting, and the momentum is still very strong after changing gears.