New Volkswagen Passat photo gallery By Staff Writer 4 July 2014 15.9K views 11 images Eighth-gen VW Passat will be based on the MQB platform. Prices are likely to increase over the current-gen VW Passat model. New Passat builds on the edgy look of its predecessor, albeit with flatter profile to give it added visual length, LED taillights are a standard across the line-up. Lots of new tech in the cabin for the new VW Passat. VW claims greater leg-, head- and shoulder room, both front and rear in the new Passat. 11 images The eighth generation 'B8' Passat uses VW's MQB platform, will get a lot more tech inside.