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  • Thanks buzy hopefully it will be specced with decent gear ibc memory seats and mirrors etc
    B6 Passat Wagon No KESSY

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    • Looking forward to it. I had an R36 & enjoyed it, as did my wife. Hope it rekindles the same driving enjoyment. And, with the large Golf R repertoire of performance upgrades available - it means we can have our family car & sports car in one - all for not much cash!

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      • Yes the good thing about the 206TSI is that it will be a lot more tuneable than the R36.

        2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline

        2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
        2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
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        • I found this to be a good video review! And it's the 206 TSI

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          • Strange, during the video he says the engine has 162kW of power...not sure if they got that wrong or something?

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            • Originally posted by Eaglehawk View Post
              Strange, during the video he says the engine has 162kW of power...not sure if they got that wrong or something?
              In SA, I believe they have (had) the 2.0 GTI engine as their top spec. model, with front wheel drive... like Skoda have in their base Superb here. This is the drivetrain VW should have had in the Comfortline Passat, not a 1.8L.
              Now - MY17 Passat 206TSI Wagon - Tungsten Silver | Sunroof

              Previous - MY11.5 GTI 5Dr - Reflex Silver | DSG | ACC | Sat Nav | RVC | Bluetooth | MDI | 18" Detroits | Park Assist | Bi-Xenon's | Leather | Sunroof | R-Tails

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              • Originally posted by chopper View Post
                In SA, I believe they have (had) the 2.0 GTI engine as their top spec. model, with front wheel drive... like Skoda have in their base Superb here. This is the drivetrain VW should have had in the Comfortline Passat, not a 1.8L.
                Correct! And agreed!

                But now in the typical Aussie sucker market will have to pay more for the 2.0 engine!

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                • Originally posted by Rocket36 View Post
                  Correct! And agreed!

                  But now in the typical Aussie sucker market will have to pay more for the 2.0 engine!
                  Like me! We're ordering a 206TSI Wagon. $$$

                  It amazes me the Superb gets the 162kW engine, while the Passat gets the 132kW unit!
                  Now - MY17 Passat 206TSI Wagon - Tungsten Silver | Sunroof

                  Previous - MY11.5 GTI 5Dr - Reflex Silver | DSG | ACC | Sat Nav | RVC | Bluetooth | MDI | 18" Detroits | Park Assist | Bi-Xenon's | Leather | Sunroof | R-Tails

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                  • New Passat B8 review

                    Hey guys, my wife just bought a brand new MY2017 Passat Alltrack Wagon. Its got the 2 Litre Turbo Diesel in it. Do you guys know if this is likely to be affectedby the VW dieselgate recall in Australia?

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                    • No....

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                      • Originally posted by Eaglehawk View Post
                        No....
                        Thanks mate.

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                        • Review - 2017 Volkswagen Passat - Review | CarShowroom.com.au
                          MY22 Volkswagen Arteon

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ID:	1826389Just purchased a MY2017 Passat 206 R. What a superbly equipped car. No head up display but excellent value for money. 203kW awd Golf R brakes and adjustable suspension with Sport mode which changes the steering, suspension, gearbox shift points, air conditioning use etc. Lovely car to drive and it has the VW Driver Assist package. Accelerates well, goes around corners well and stops very well.
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                            • Congrats!! Looks lovely!

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                              • Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-Line sedan 2017 review | road test | CarsGuide
                                MY22 Volkswagen Arteon

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