From which year to which year was the Volkswagen B8 produced?

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LylaAnn
09/09/25 3:40am
The Magotan B8 is the eighth-generation model of the Volkswagen Magotan, also known as the all-new Magotan. It has been in production since 2016 and continues to the present. Below is relevant information: Exterior: In terms of appearance, this car adopts the family design language. The front grille features a brand-new design, with a blackened grille adorned with horizontal chrome trim, making the all-new model more refined compared to its predecessor. Dimensions: In terms of body size, the car measures 4865x1832x1471mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2871mm. The space performance of this car is excellent, especially the legroom in the rear seats.
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LeGabriel
09/20/25 8:25am
The production cycle of the Volkswagen Passat B8 generation is quite noteworthy. I recall it first debuted in Europe in 2014 and officially went on sale there the following year. In the domestic Chinese market, the FAW-Volkswagen Magotan B8 didn't hit the market until 2016. As for the model update milestones, 2019 was actually a significant year when the mid-cycle facelift was introduced in Europe. The true next-generation model didn't arrive until after 2020 - for instance, the European Passat was updated in 2023, while the latest Magotan in China won't launch until 2024. Strictly speaking, the B8 generation was produced from around 2014 to 2023, undergoing a mid-cycle refresh during its lifespan while maintaining the same platform foundation.
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