What does B8 mean?

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Volkswagen B8 refers to the new generation Magotan. B is the internal code name for Volkswagen Passat. Overseas, the Magotan is named Passat, and the 8 denotes the eighth generation of the Magotan, so its full name should be Passat B8. The new generation Magotan features a widened double four-bar chrome grille on the front face, with clean and continuous lines outlining the core of the new Magotan. Paired with rectangular-designed headlights on both sides and new wide chrome front fog lights, the new Magotan boasts a more powerful visual impact. The new Magotan utilizes the MQB platform. Compared to the older model, its body strength is higher, resulting in a higher collision safety coefficient. At the same time, the vehicle weight has been reduced by nearly 170 pounds, effectively lowering fuel consumption, reducing carbon emissions, and improving handling performance.