Last time we caught the next-generation Volkswagen Passat out testing, all we saw was a mule. Today, however, it looks like Volkswagen ->ke94 took the real deal out for a testing session in Spain. As expected, the car wears tons of camouflage, but even it's still easy to see that is will be completely revised.

The new Passat ->ke224 will be built on Volkswagen's new MQB platform -- also used for the new Golf ->ke164 -- making it the biggest car on that platform. Despite being larger than the current generation, the next Passat will be about 140 to 220 pounds lighter and will get a family of four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel and gasoline engines to help increase fuel efficiency. Volkswagen also plans to work in a plug-in version of the next Passat.

The model will be offered either as sedan->ke142 or wagon->ke143 and with optional Haldex 4Motion all-wheel drive. It should arrive on the market sometime in late 2014.

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Spy Shots

Even though hidden under some deep camouflage, it's pretty clear that the new Passat will adopt a new design language that includes new front and rear bumpers, and a new set of headlights and taillights.

The general look seems to be a little bit more elegant, with more pronounced lines and deeply pronounced shapes. We also expect a revised interior look and new technologies.