Which model of Passat was crash tested?
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The crash test was conducted on the 2019 model of the Passat. Below are some relevant details about the Passat: 1. Exterior: The Passat features slender wheel spokes on the sides. The overall dimensions are 4933*1836*1469mm, with a wheelbase of 2871mm, offering significantly more rear headroom and legroom compared to its peers. 2. Powertrain: The Passat is equipped with three different engines: 1.4T, 1.8T, and 2.0T. The 1.4T engine delivers a maximum power of 150 horsepower and a maximum torque of 250 Nm, achieving 0-100 km/h in 9.3 seconds. The 1.8T engine produces a maximum of 179 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque, with a 0-100 km/h time of 8.5 seconds. The 2.0T engine offers two variants: 220/186 horsepower and 350/320 Nm of torque, with 0-100 km/h times of 7.4/8.4 seconds.
As an ordinary car owner, I learned that the Passat crash test incident mainly refers to the one tested by C-IASI in China from 2019 to 2020, specifically the eighth-generation Volkswagen Passat B8 model. At that time, the test results showed that in the 25% small overlap frontal crash, the vehicle's A-pillar exhibited significant deformation, and the airbags failed to function properly, resulting in a very low score for driver protection. This incident reminds us that when buying a car, we shouldn't just look at the brand; we also need to check independent agency test reports. I later found out that the C-IASI standards are very strict, similar to the IIHS abroad, and other models like the Toyota Camry performed excellently in the same period of testing. Safety comes first, and I recommend that car owners regularly check the latest test data to ensure the vehicle they drive has low risk.
