The new B7 Passat will only arrive in China in early 2011, made by VW’s joint venture with FAW (First Auto Works). Wheelbase will be 14cm longer than the European Passat for more space in the back. On pic the different door-design, left the rear ‘European’ door and on the right the China-door. The B6 Passat is called Magotan in China and made by FAW-VW as well, name is likely to stay on for the B7.

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