Volkswagen has carried the design of the tradition-rich Passat series into the modern era with the debut of the ninth generation. Compared to the predecessor, the surfaces are more sculptural, the lines more dynamic, and the dimensions larger. The 50 mm longer wheelbase (2,841 mm) makes the difference here. The overall length of 4,917 mm corresponds to an additional 144 mm. The increase in wheelbase and overall length means more legroom in the rear and more space in the luggage compartment. The width of the Passat has grown moderately by 20 mm to 1,852 mm. At 1,497 mm, the height has remained similar to the predecessor. The longer length with practically unchanged height results in more dynamic proportions. Front end with new LED headlights. The aerodynamic (drag coefficient of 0.25) and powerful design of the front of the Passat Variant characterises its superior presence. Every detail is new. Take the bonnet, for example: while the predecessor’s bonnet was higher in the middle than at the sides, the new bonnet is now lower in the middle. It rises sculpturally outwards with sharp lines and forms powerful wings. The new LED headlights, with their two modules, provide a characteristic look in combination with the narrow LED daytime running lights above them. These two daytime running light elements are linked to each other by means of a horizontal LED strip in the radiator grille. The visually continuous light strip gives the Volkswagen a wide and elegant look. Volkswagen optionally offers the Passat with a new generation of the IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights. These come with a new high-performance main beam that has a significantly increased luminous range. Silhouette with a sharp undercut. With its powerful side body surfaces, a sharp undercut as a character line (at the height of the door handles), the significantly larger wheelbase and the long side window areas, the Passat Variant exhibits dynamism and elegance all of its own.