What is the evolutionary history of the Passat?

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KiaraDella
07/30/25 10:09am
The detailed evolutionary history of the Passat is as follows: The origin of the Passat: The Passat model carried the significant historical mission of Volkswagen's transformation. Following the classic Volkswagen Beetle, the sales of subsequent Volkswagen models gradually declined, leading the company into a slump. For its own development, Volkswagen set its sights on the mid-size sedan market. In 1964, Volkswagen acquired the Audi brand to integrate technology and industry. In 1973, Volkswagen launched the Passat based on the Audi 80 platform. The English name "Passat" originally refers to a type of monsoon. Volkswagen hoped that the Passat model would, like the eternal monsoon, always move forward unwaveringly toward its set goals. The launch of the first-generation Passat:
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