Volkswagen Passat. 2018 to date (prod. 218,506 sold in 2019 in China only). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1395, 1798, 1984 cm³ petrol, 13 kWh–1395 cm³ electric–petrol hybrid (I4 DOHC). China gets its own Passat, distinct from European and US models, shown in 2018 for the 2019 model year. China’s best selling D-segment sedan in its first year, with its German image particularly appealing. Digital instrumentation: 10·2-inch panel in front of the driver, coupled with 9·2-inch infotainment screen. High perceived quality inside and out, though an average safety test result at C-IASI was of concern (high marks for pedestrian safety and vehicle-assisted safety, but a mere ‘good’ on crashworthiness and ‘normal’ on passenger safety).

Manufacturing location: China

Marque: Volkswagen | Model: Volkswagen Passat | Predecessor: Volkswagen Passat (2011–19)