Launched two years ago at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, the 2009 VW Passat is believed to undergo a facelift.

According to German magazine Autozeitung, VW will undergo a facelift in 2009. And it will likely be seen at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, with cosmetic changes including a redesigned front end inspired by the upcoming Tiguan. The German magazine reports that VW will also replace the current 1.6FSI and 2.0FSI engines with the Group’s new 160Hp 1.4TSI 122Hp and 1.8TFSI engines, which will also include 1.6, 2.0 and 3.2 V6 engines.

Some analysts say that this speculation by the German magazine arises because Volkswagens aims to continually increase the company’s sales and also to attract the US market. However, the engine replacement is expected to happen well earlier, perhaps even at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Volkswagen will add a low-roof wagon model in 2009 to accompany the sleek four-door “coupe” based on next year’s Passat. The truck has the packaging and design theme of the Dodge Magnum, which is said to be a reflection of former VW product expert Wolfgang Bernhard’s time at the Chrysler Group.

Compared to the standard Passat truck, the premium model has a lower roof line, a wider stance, and a less upright tailgate. Added to this, the seat height is lowered and the cubes will give heating, ventilation and massage functions. Along with this, there are inflatable cushions that compensate for the g-force. Extending the length of the cabin is the center console. Yet despite a low roof line, the truck’s cargo bay holds 21 cubic feet of stuff.

A 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a high-performance version of the 3.6-liter VR6, which will develop nearly 300 hp, are included in the engine options. These are paired with a six-speed manual or an upgraded seven-speed dual-clutch DSG.

Analysts say pricing has yet to be determined, but one insider claims the Magnum-style VW will cost only about $ 2,000. That’s more than a comparable Passat wagon.

As for the previous version of the Passat, the 2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan is offered as a four-door sedan or a five-door wagon. It’s available with a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder or a 280-hp 3.6-liter V6. Four-cylinder sedans can be ordered with a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic. Wagons and V6s, however, come only with the automatic.

With innovative VW Passat parts, all Passat models are expected to increase VW sales during their respective market lunch season.