Five Stars for the New Passat: Top Marks in Euro NCAP Safety Assessment

Volkswagen's new Passat has earned a prestigious five-star rating in the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety assessment, marking it as one of the top-rated mid-sized models of 2024. This accolade, the third in the Passat’s history following awards in 2010 and 2014, continues the success story of Volkswagen’s best-selling model, now in its ninth generation and available exclusively as an estate.

Outstanding Safety Performance Across Categories

The Euro NCAP assessment evaluates vehicles across four categories, and the Passat achieved excellent results in all:

  • Adult Occupant Protection: 93%
  • Child Occupant Protection: 87%
  • Vulnerable Road Users: 83%
  • Safety Assist: 80%

These results underscore the Passat’s comprehensive safety features, making it a top choice for families and business users alike.

Advanced Safety Features as Standard

Even the base model of the new Passat includes an array of advanced safety systems at no extra cost:

  • Side Assist (Lane Change System)
  • Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System)
  • ACC Stop & Go (Adaptive Cruise Control)
  • Oncoming Vehicle Braking When Turning Function
  • Park Distance Control
  • Rear View Camera System
  • Dynamic Road Sign Display
  • LED Headlights and Tail Light Clusters

Innovative Safety Technologies

Key safety innovations include:

  • Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring: Enhances protection for vulnerable road users in potential collision scenarios.
  • Exit Warning System: Prevents occupants from opening doors when another road user is approaching, issuing acoustic and visual warnings.
  • Car2X Communication: Allows the vehicle to exchange information about local hazards with other vehicles and traffic infrastructure.

Family-Friendly Features

The Passat places high importance on child safety, scoring maximum points in frontal and side impact tests for child dummies. It also meets the stricter 2023 Euro NCAP criteria, which include detecting children left in the car.

A Best-Selling Estate

With over 34 million units sold in its 50-year history, the Passat remains a favourite in Europe, particularly in its estate form. In 2023, the Passat Variant led the mid-sized class in Germany with 45,494 new registrations.

For a detailed overview of the Euro NCAP test results, visit www.euroncap.com.