Alltrack 162TSI or 206TSI R-Line

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Here is a review of the VW Passat 206TSI R-Line; Volkswagen Passat R-Line Wagon 2021 review | is the 206TSI VW’s best car? | Chasing Cars - YouTube

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Here is a review of the VW Passat Alltrack 162TSI Premium; Volkswagen Passat Alltrack Premium 2021 review | Chasing Cars - YouTube

[PDRx]

Not so much a comment on the Passat but more on MY2021 Volkswagens now.
I just went from a 7.5 Golf R-Line with the MIB2 to a T-Roc with the newer MIB3 and to say it is disappointing is an understatement.

It appears that all the older features, such as personal configuration, have now disappeared because we are not connected like the European models. We miss out on over the air updates, traffic information and the ability to send navigation directions. The new map layout is "basic" and some of the driver aids don't allow you the ability to adjust.
The only positive feature is wireless device connect.

MIB3 is a step backwards that is common across all vehicles that have adopted it. What ever you shortlist, make sure you are aware this.

Very accurate, and we’ve experienced this too, costing us money in the process. I think the pre-MIB3 cars were much easier to live with as far as comfort features & technology is concerned.

[westenderbender]

Currently driving a Golf Alltrack 132TSI with the 6spd. Looking to upgrade to a Passat and tossing up between the alltrack and the 206. This will be the family daily and used for ski and camping trips.

Pros for the alltrack is the 7spd dsg which I understand is the same as the one used in the Mk7.5 and Mk8R (or is it the one used in the Tiguans?) This is good as I do a lot of highway driving. Realistically the 162 is more than enough power.

Pro for the 206 is more power and better looks. I can deal with the lower ride height for the occasional unsealed roads. The big downside is that it uses the same old Dq250 dsg in my current golf alltrack which is not that efficient on the highway (revs between 2500 to 2900rpm).

Otherwise I believe both cars are pretty much the same, except the higher ride height in the alltrack.

Thoughts or comments?

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What did you end up buying, Penguino?


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