Is the Passat front bumper made of plastic?

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The Passat front bumper is not made of plastic; the bumper beam is constructed from steel, while the bumper cover is made of engineering plastic. Component Function: The automobile bumper (or crash beam), located in the front and rear areas of the vehicle, is designed to mitigate external damage impacts on the vehicle's safety systems. These components possess the capability to reduce occupant injuries during high-speed collisions and are increasingly being designed with pedestrian protection in mind. Origin of Bumper Definition: An automobile bumper is a safety device that absorbs and mitigates external impacts, protecting the front and rear sections of the vehicle body. Two decades ago, car bumpers were primarily made of metal materials—typically 3mm-thick steel plates pressed into U-shaped channels, chrome-plated, and then riveted or welded to the vehicle frame longitudinal beams. These early bumpers had a noticeable gap from the car body, appearing as an add-on component.