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.