Spy photos: 2011 Volkswagen Passat Variant

These are the latest photos of the new Volkswagen Passat Variant. Under the disguise is a new front end with revised air intakes, headlights and upper grille making the new Passat look similar to the new Polo and Golf. The lights will also include LED daytime running lamps. Even though the rear is also heavily disguised we can see new lights and a new bumper.

Engine line-up is expected to include the same 1.4 and 1.8 litre TSI petrol units and 1.6 and 2.0 litre TDI diesel units. Top of the range R model will be powered by a 2.0 litre turbo with around 270 horsepower. A BlueMotion hybrid is also rumored to debut later in the new Passat.

World debut of the new Passat is end of September at the Paris Motor Show. Both the saloon and estate version are expected to be there with sales starting in early 2011.

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