New 2024 Volkswagen Passat revealed as estate-only executive car

Volkswagen has revealed its new ninth-generation Passat, which takes this family car into executive territory thanks to enhanced space and quality.

Unveiled in the same year as its 50th birthday – and after more than 30 million examples have been produced – the Passat remains Volkswagen’s third best-selling model despite the rising popularity of crossovers and SUVs.

For this latest model, due to arrive in showrooms in early 2024, Volkswagen has removed the saloon model from the line-up, and will instead only offer it as an estate. It will indirectly place Volkswagen’s Arteon too, which is due to be phased out in 2024.