Which country does the Passat brand belong to?
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Passat (PASSAT) is a mid-size sedan designed by Volkswagen AG of Germany. It is classified as a B-segment vehicle in Volkswagen's lineup. Since its debut in 1973, the Volkswagen Passat has swept the global automotive market for over 40 years with its high safety standards, classic design, and top-tier manufacturing quality. Main models include the all-new Passat V6, all-new Passat 1.8TSI, all-new Passat 1.4TSI BlueMotion, MAGOTAN 1.4TSI, all-new Santana 1.4L, Passat B8, and Passat R36. The 'vw' in the Passat emblem represents the initials of its full name. The logo appears as three 'V's formed by middle and index fingers, symbolizing Volkswagen's corporate motto: 'Victory-Victory-Victory'. Key milestones in Passat's development: 1973: First-generation Passat Dasher launched. 1980: Second-generation Passat B2 (Quantum/Santana) replaced Dasher. 1988: Volkswagen introduced third-generation Passat (B3) globally. 1991: First V6 engine-equipped Passat rolled off production line. 2006: Passat B6 officially released overseas. 2017: FAW-Volkswagen launched next-generation Magotan.