Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: In China , the PQ46 Passat was released by FAW-VW as the Magotan , after Volkswagen 's other joint venture in China , Shanghai Volkswagen had decided to continue using the B5 platform for the Passat and the Passat Lingyu ( long-wheelbase Passat ) .
Simplified: The Volkswagen Passat Mk7 is the seventh generation of the Volkswagen Passat .