New Volkswagen Passat Detailed Further, Australian Debut Late 2015

Volkswagen’s all-new Passat sedan and wagon twins make their European sales debut in the coming weeks.

Strong demand overseas, however, means that Australian buyers will wait until around this time next year before they can take the new Passat home.

Specific details for the Australian range are still to be confirmed, although the launch range is expected to kick off with turbocharged 132kW 1.8 litre petrol and 135kW 2.0 litre diesel engines.

Revealed in July, the new Passat range will also be offered in some markets with a 176kW twin-turbo diesel, although this more powerful option is yet to be confirmed for Australia.