New Passat B8 review

[Buzy_Robot]

The best feature about the 7 speed DSG is that is has the tendency to self destruct multiple times during the life of the vehicle.

The 6 speed used in the diesel is a far better gearbox.

I don't know about the 7spd DSG self-destructing these days! Surely the DSG fiasco of a few years ago is well and truly a thing of the past?! After 5 years I can certainly attest to the 6spd DSG being a robust unit though. For me, it's the spontaneity of the petrol B8 that took me by surprise compared to the more sedate characteristics of the diesel. Whether that's due to it being lighter and/or the engine tune and/or the dsg box itself, I don't know, but I'm actually enjoying the verve of the petrol B8 now. I don't have to give the accelerator pedal in the petrol the same sort of prod with my foot as I do with the diesel so I feel more in control of it than a few days ago. Maybe my next Passat will be petrol after all?! Time will tell ...

[Lucas_R]

^ they are still having issues with the 7 speed. Same old problems with the clutches wearing out prematurely and mechatronics issues.

[Jondalar]

^ they are still having issues with the 7 speed. Same old problems with the clutches wearing out prematurely and mechatronics issues.

Yeah our daughter has a 2010 Golf VI 90TSI bought 2nd hand with only 40k on it, it needs a new clutch pack and despite the servicing dealer saying VW Aust should cover at least part of the cost they refused to. Maybe not the same as a B8 Passat but it still makes me wary of the 7 speed.

Cheers,
Karl

[Cossor]

Yeah our daughter has a 2010 Golf VI 90TSI bought 2nd hand with only 40k on it, it needs a new clutch pack and despite the servicing dealer saying VW Aust should cover at least part of the cost they refused to. Maybe not the same as a B8 Passat but it still makes me wary of the 7 speed.

Cheers,
Karl

Please note this is for the troublesome MK 6, not the current MK 7. Just had a look at MK 7 Golf, and only two or three replacements carried out on the only thread I could find.

[MattPS]

Perhaps wait a fortnight and look at the Skoda Superb when released

[cellrsx]

MY17 Passat 206TSi AWD is now in the Road Vehicle Certification system.

Interesting...

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[tigger73]

I think the VW guys got their noses out of joint when they found out that Skoda was bringing out the 206kW AWD Superb

[kleung]

I think the VW guys got their noses out of joint when they found out that Skoda was bringing out the 206kW AWD Superb

Not an unreasonable speculation - the R36 sold very well here, so VW would almost certainly lose sales to Skoda if they didn't bring the 206TSI here, since they currently don't have a direct replacement for R36/V6 Highline buyers.

I guess the next logical question would be - will it be sold as a Highline or with an R badge?

[tigger73]

Yes agree but the Superb isn't a direct competitor as it is truly a large car. Have you seen how cavernous that thing is?

I'm not sure it would have an R designation as it would be an R20. It's not an R-line either as its not just a trim kit.

Maybe it'll just come out with a 4-motion badge...


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[Buzy_Robot]

Given the tepid response to the B8 Passat in Australia so far, a 206TSi AWD would make for an excellent strategy.

Any ideas on when we can expect MY17 Passat variants? From memory, I'm thinking July 2016 onwards, but I could be wrong.

[prn31]

Yes agree but the Superb isn't a direct competitor as it is truly a large car. Have you seen how cavernous that thing is?

I'm not sure it would have an R designation as it would be an R20. It's not an R-line either as its not just a trim kit.

Maybe it'll just come out with a 4-motion badge...

It wouldn’t be an R20. They don’t have Golf R20s, they just call them Golf R.

I think it will just be called the TSI 206 R-Line, like they called it over the ditch in NZ.

Here’s a thought. The Bentley Bentagya has just been released with a 6.0 W12 that is said to be 90% new and 30kg lighter with 447kW. Could the once rumoured 3.0 VR6 turbo be spun off this? Say 240-250kW and 4Motion? Now that would be a real Passat R!

[OilBurna]

Anyone got a quote or haggled extended warranty on these for 3 years?


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[OilBurna]

All track gets a good review on car advice


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[Jondalar]

Anyone test driven the B8 Alltrack yet? One dealer I've dealt with said they'll have one by end of next week, another said no idea when.
Cheers,
Karl

[Riker]

About bloody time..... Been considering what the next car would be if VAG didn't stump up & offer the 206KW 4-mot Passat. Merc C, Lexus 200T, BMW 3, Audi A4, Skoda Superb 206KW etc etc etc..... Now this is in the system I have a truly comparatively similar size, power & driveline match to my V6 Highline B7 to seriously consider.

MY17 Passat 206TSi AWD is now in the Road Vehicle Certification system.

Interesting...

Road Vehicle Descriptor (RVD1)