What was the last year of production for the Passat B5?

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07/25/25 1:21am
The Passat B5 was discontinued in 2005. Here are the specific details: 1. Introduction: The Passat B5 is the fifth-generation model of the Passat brand sedan from Volkswagen AG in Germany. In 2000, the Passat B5 produced by Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. was officially launched in the Chinese market. The Passat introduced in China was based on the prototype of Volkswagen AG's Passat sedan, but was newly developed according to China's regulations, road conditions, and the aesthetic preferences and usage requirements of Chinese users. The prototype B5 was lengthened by 100mm, and its spacious body made the Passat more suitable for the domestic business car market, becoming a high-end product in the mid-size sedan segment. Shanghai Volkswagen also made significant improvements to the Passat B5 and gave it an alias: Lingyu. It was also humorously referred to as the Passat B5.5. 2. Exterior Features: The Passat B5 features rectangular headlights, a neatly arranged grille, straight waistlines, a prominent front nose, and a simple arc-shaped roof contour. The overall appearance is elegant and dignified, but the rear design appears somewhat rigid compared to Audi. The Passat's design is conventional and tends to appeal more to middle-aged individuals, potentially losing some of the younger market. With the Passat B5, the application of the most advanced engineering technology has enabled the Passat sedan to surpass the standard design of mid-range cars in terms of power performance, overall design, safety concepts, driving and riding comfort, as well as durability and reliability.
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