Passat MY12.5

[cru22z]

I wish I got the V6 now...i was too focus on saving fuel..didn't realise the fun factor of the V6 FSI.. Having owned import turbo cars back in the days and only having cars with V6 power or turbo..why why why didn't I. Anyway lets see what the TDI has install for me then I'll just remember to get a 5 sec car 0-100 next time.

I wonder aside from the climate control what else differs in the MY12.5??

I really hate why other countries get the goodies like coloured MFD, rear entertainment system, interior mood lighting in their first release etc..

[entice]

i think RVC became an option again on MY12.5
AFAIK there is no detailed listing of differences for passat or golf for that matter for MY12.5

from what I have been told the 12.5 climate control is more like the up and coming CC, and is more "in harmony" with the brushed aluminium finish.

WRT the TDi Vs The V6. yes, the V6 is a nicer car with many more features standard, but it also comes at a significant price hike. I think you will be more than just content with the TDI. there is more power to be had if you're that way inclined with simple tunes and plug ins...

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I have owned a couple of fast turbo Subarus... with that nice boxer burble... but as for the sound, my wife never noticed... she liked the power mind you


Even if it is an MY12.5, I am convinced that DAB+ and colour MFD will come out on MY13

Oh, and if you wait for MY13 you may as well wait for 13.5, as rumour is, it will come with a flux capacitor...

I know it's annoying to have so many model changes within a cycle, but by the time you see the release spec, it's not the car you will custom order as that will come 6 months later.. Just enjoy it. You purchased based on what you saw at the time and you will get the same, or, maybe even a .5 update!
no biggie!


otherwise you'll go mad chasing your tail!

[clip]

Oh, and if you wait for MY13 you may as well wait for 13.5, as rumour is, it will come with a flux capacitor...

I saw the prototype for the new Passat with the FC (release date mid 2014 from memory). Very nice, makes the V6 seem slow by comparison. Can't wait for the release.

[entice]

ah yes.. that's the MY14.5.5

[clip]

ah yes.. that's the MY14.5.5

yep, that's it. Damn smart these VAG engineers -adding flux capacitor system is a little tricky on internal combustion engines, not sure how they've done it to be honest. But be great not having to rely any more on forced induction systems to get the performance up

[Riker]

You know the rules, no pics, never happened...............

I saw the prototype for the new Passat with the FC (release date mid 2014 from memory). Very nice, makes the V6 seem slow by comparison. Can't wait for the release.

[clip]

You know the rules, no pics, never happened...............

just as well I snapped this then! Of course the MY14.5.5 will have the updated body, but those of you familiar with flux capcitors will recognise the symbol where the VW badge normally is, indicating that this is the prototype PAssat FC test unit. Hope this clears it up for everyone

[FSI 220]

ahhhh the depression sets in....


Your Passat appears to be a MY12. The only difference is the following:

Passat

• Cashmere Brown Metallic (6R6R) exterior paint colour has been discontinued

• Mocca Anthracite Pearl Effect (3Q3Q) exterior paint colour has been discontinued

• New colour: Autumn Brown Metallic (7S7S) exterior paint colour is now available

(Reference: Passat CC colour)

• New colour: Black Oak Brown Metallic (P0P0) exterior paint colour is now available

(Reference: Eos colour)

• The 125TDI Highline is now equipped with Coasting Function

• All Passat Wagon models are now equipped with a LED rear number plate light

[entice]

and the HVAC?

[FSI 220]

Yeah, nutting about the HVAC on their internal doco, I sent some pictures and asked them to check by looking inside... (i will probably have picked up the car by then tho....)

Just got my hands on an intermediate copy of the Passat brochure... it has some of the markup typsetting marks on it and is dated 14/12/11 5pm. Google for PDF with the filename 142096 Passat Brochure _0.pdf

It has, the new MY12.5 colours with the deletes removed, has the sportspack in it with the Vicenza wheels gettin a showing, but all the HVAC climatronic controls are still the old ones.

The brochure that you can download from VWA itself is still the october one called 133772-passat--final.pdf

[cru22z]

Yeah, nutting about the HVAC on their internal doco, I sent some pictures and asked them to check by looking inside... (i will probably have picked up the car by then tho....)

Just got my hands on an intermediate copy of the Passat brochure... it has some of the markup typsetting marks on it and is dated 14/12/11 5pm. Google for PDF with the filename 142096 Passat Brochure _0.pdf

It has, the new MY12.5 colours with the deletes removed, has the sportspack in it with the Vicenza wheels gettin a showing, but all the HVAC climatronic controls are still the old ones.

The brochure that you can download from VWA itself is still the october one called 133772-passat--final.pdf

So confusing. Anyways you can confirm when u get yours.

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So confusing
Anyways you can confirm when u get yours.

if u look at the carsales website for my12.5 u will see a black v6 fsi with sports pack and the new climate control.

[entice]

interestingly, I can only see images of the Highline models in MY12.5 to have the different HVAC controls.
All the images of the 118 (12.5) seem to have the black monoblock HVAC controls.

perhaps its a new point of difference?

[cru22z]

interestingly, I can only see images of the Highline models in MY12.5 to have the different HVAC controls.
All the images of the 118 (12.5) seem to have the black monoblock HVAC controls.

perhaps its a new point of difference?

heres the link..the black with sports back wagon looks nice..im getting more excited!! i cant wait fo rmy sedan to arrive..

2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT V6 FSI DSG 4-MOTION HIGHLINE Type 3C MY12.5 Cars For Sale in VIC - carsales.com.au - carsales.com.au 1246 1247 1252 4294962746 4294962490&distance=25&find=MY12.5|CarAll

[entice]

yep saw that one.

by Highline I meant 125TDI and V6FSI. the 118 MY12.5 images look like they still have the black monoblock HVAC

[Riker]

Nice comeback clip..........

FSI, don't be depressed mate.... I am quite sure not having the updated HVAC will be the last thing on your mind when you get behind the wheel, get snug in the sport seat, secure the belt & start that V6 up. I am more than confident you will be lov'in it.

One point, the feeling of the accelerator if moving away slowish feels like the clutch is slipping. Obviously it isn't but it is a weird feeling initially however, plant the foot a bit & as I have said before things get a bit brutal in an awesome but controlled way. Load her up on the brake & it jumps like a scaldered cat......