Engineering:Volkswagen Magotan
| Volkswagen Magotan | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Also called | Volkswagen Passat |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Assembly | China: Changchun (FAW-VW) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
The Volkswagen Magotan (Chinese: 大众迈腾; pinyin: Dàzhòng Màiténg) is a mid-size sedan manufactured by the Chinese automobile manufacturer FAW-Volkswagen as a sister model to the European Volkswagen Passat since 2007 in Changchun. In China, a different model is sold under the name Passat. This model is produced by SAIC Volkswagen.
First generation (B6; 2007)
The Magotan, introduced in 2007, was initially available exclusively as a four-door sedan based on the Volkswagen Passat (B6). In late 2010, a station wagon followed under the separate model name Volkswagen Variant. Volkswagen chose not to use the Magotan name for the station wagon because, unlike the sedan, it was not manufactured in China but imported from Germany. Since the Variant was significantly more expensive due to this, the manufacturer wanted to distinguish the two versions from each other.[1]
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Second generation (B7; 2011)
In December 2011, the second generation of the Magotan was introduced, based on the Volkswagen Passat (B7). However, the Magotan Variant and the Magotan Alltrack, which was offered from September 2012, were not produced in China but were manufactured at the Volkswagen Emden Plant. Unlike the previous model, these two variants were now also named Magotan. The sedan built in China is approximately ten centimeters longer compared to the European version.[2]
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Third generation (B8; 2016)
The third generation, based on the Volkswagen Passat B8 and introduced on July 20, 2016, includes the Volkswagen Variant, the Volkswagen Alltrack, and the long-wheelbase version Volkswagen Magotan, which are manufactured in China. Since December 2019, the Magotan has also been available as a plug-in hybrid, featuring the drivetrain from the Passat GTE. An updated version of the sedan was unveiled in September 2022.[3]
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Fourth generation (B9; 2024)
| Volkswagen Magotan (B9) | |
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| Also called | Volkswagen Passat (Middle East)[4] |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Model years | 2026–present (Middle East) |
| Assembly | China: Changchun (FAW-VW) |
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| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB Evo |
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| Transmission | 7-speed DSG |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,871 mm (113.0 in) |
| Length | 4,990 mm (196.5 in) |
| Width | 1,854 mm (73.0 in) |
| Height | 1,487 mm (58.5 in) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,544–1,684 kg (3,404–3,713 lb) |
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| Predecessor | Volkswagen Passat (Middle East) |
The first images of the fourth generation were released in January 2024 by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as part of the homologation process.[5] The vehicle made its public debut in April 2024 at the Beijing Auto Show.[6] Market launch in China took place in June 2024.[7] Since the Volkswagen Passat B9 is now only available as a Variant, this generation of the Magotan features a more independent design. Additionally, it is over twelve centimeters longer than its predecessor.[8] Similar to the Magotan B9, there is also the Volkswagen Passat Pro, built by SAIC, which was unveiled in August 2024.[8]
The Magotan features differentiated exterior styling compared to the estate model, the interior features an 11.6-inch touchscreen display for the front passenger and the rocker switch for the automatic transmission placed in the centre console, iFLYTEK's AI voice control feature, IQ. Pilot intelligent driving assistance system that is developed in collaboration with DJI, and additional luxury features.[8]
Starting in November 2025, the car is marketed in the Middle East as the Volkswagen Passat.[4]
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References
- ↑ Tycho de Feijter (2010-08-11). "Volkswagen 'Passat Variant' Listed in China". https://carnewschina.com/2010/08/11/volkswagen-passat-variant-listed-in-china/.
- ↑ Tycho de Feijter (2012-09-01). "Chengdu Auto Show: Volkswagen Magotan Alltrack launched in China". https://carnewschina.com/2012/09/01/chengdu-auto-show-volkswagen-magotan-alltrack-launched-in-china/.
- ↑ Qin Chao (2022-09-07). "外观升级 新款大众迈腾将于11月上市" (in zh). https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202209/1261925.html#pvareaid=102624.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Volkswagen Middle East Officially Launches the All-New Passat" (in en). https://www.volkswagen-me.com/en/news/cars/Volkswagen-Middle-East-Officially-Launches-the-All-New-Passat.html.
- ↑ Roland Hildebrandt (2024-01-16). "Neuer VW Magotan beweist, dass Limousinen noch nicht tot sind". https://de.motor1.com/news/704843/neuer-vw-magotan-china-limousine/.
- ↑ Mikhail Balandin (2024-04-26). "Первое знакомство с новым Volkswagen Magotan" (in ru). https://www.kolesa.ru/article/passat-iz-za-velikoi-steny-pervoe-znakomstvo-s-novym-volkswagen-magotan.
- ↑ Zhou Yi (2024-05-09). "新颜值 全新一代大众迈腾将于6月上市" (in zh). https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202405/1296632.html#pvareaid=102624.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Jha, Aditya Nath (2024-04-25). "Revamped Volkswagen Magotan B9 Debuts with Advanced Features and New Design Aesthetics" (in en-US). https://www.inspire2rise.com/revamped-volkswagen-magotan-b9-debuts-with-advanced-features-and-new-design-aesthetics.html.
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