New Passat B8 review

[OilBurna]

When is the Superb out?


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[tigger73]

Superb will be out mid-March.

206kW AWD Passat is looking like it will find it's way over here for MY17 due in September.

[kleung]

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?

The 'current' Superb is actually smaller than the B7 Passat in every dimension (exterior). I can't find published interior dimensions for the Passats so I can't compare interior size:

2015 Superb Ambition 118TSI (Sedan and wagon)
Length: 4833mm
Width: 1817mm

2015 Passat 118TSI B7 (Sedan and wagon)
Length: 4874mm (+41mm)
Width: 1820mm (+3mm)

The B8 Passat has been made significantly shorter, and the conversely, thew Superb has grown slightly longer, which means that the new Superb is significantly bigger than the B8 Passat.

2016 New Superb Hatchback
Length: 4861mm (+94mm)
Width: 1864mm (+32mm)

2016 New Superb Wagon
Length: 4856mm (+89mm)
Width: 1864mm (+32mm)

2015 Passat 132TSI B8 (Sedan and wagon)
Length: 4767mm
Width: 1832mm

So you might be correct for the new models, but I think a case could be made that they're still direct competitors given that they are still in similar price ranges, share most of their running gear and have very similar equipment levels.

[Cossor]

Wonder if Superb is using the new platform, already stretched for new Passat!
(New Passat uses stretched version of current Golf platform)
One difference from Mk 7 for MK 8 is no specification given for towing weight!
That is, forget adding a caravan or trailer!!
No tow bar in acc catalog

[booba]

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

i took a ride in one on the 19th as a courtesy ride from stealer to shops, not bad.

[kleung]

Wonder if Superb is using the new platform, already stretched for new Passat!
(New Passat uses stretched version of current Golf platform)

Yes, it is using the MQB platform.

[Jondalar]

i took a ride in one on the 19th as a courtesy ride from stealer to shops, not bad.

Ahh ok, didn't think there were any Alltracks on the road here that early. Hopefully will get a test drive this week.
Cheers,
Karl

[entice]

Wonder if Superb is using the new platform, already stretched for new Passat!
(New Passat uses stretched version of current Golf platform)
One difference from Mk 7 for MK 8 is no specification given for towing weight!
That is, forget adding a caravan or trailer!!
No tow bar in acc catalog

Tow bar is available,

I have on on outr B8 Wagon, and yes, it is a VW one (Best Bars australia).

annoying thing is that to remove teh ball the usual spanner etc wont wornk, u will need a 33mm socket.. thin walled also...

[Riker]

kleung mate, where ever you got the specs for the B7 Passat you need to contact them & tell them they are wrong.

The length of B8 in both sedan & wagon is also less than those of the B7 equivalents.

The official dimensions of the B7 Passat:

The 'current' Superb is actually smaller than the B7 Passat in every dimension (exterior). I can't find published interior dimensions for the Passats so I can't compare interior size:

2015 Superb Ambition 118TSI (Sedan and wagon)
Length: 4833mm
Width: 1817mm

2015 Passat 118TSI B7 (Sedan and wagon)
Length: 4874mm (+41mm)
Width: 1820mm (+3mm)

The B8 Passat has been made significantly shorter, and the conversely, thew Superb has grown slightly longer, which means that the new Superb is significantly bigger than the B8 Passat.

2016 New Superb Hatchback
Length: 4861mm (+94mm)
Width: 1864mm (+32mm)

2016 New Superb Wagon
Length: 4856mm (+89mm)
Width: 1864mm (+32mm)

2015 Passat 132TSI B8 (Sedan and wagon)
Length: 4767mm
Width: 1832mm

So you might be correct for the new models, but I think a case could be made that they're still direct competitors given that they are still in similar price ranges, share most of their running gear and have very similar equipment levels.

[OilBurna]

Just got an email from VW free 3 years scheduled servicing and 5 year warranty if you finance


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[OilBurna]

interesting...

2016 Skoda Superb pricing and specifications

[OilBurna]

Old and new together excuse dirty car




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[OilBurna]

Oops ignore that crappy pic these should be better






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[Riker]

VWAus will need to pull the proverbial out & offer more available spec to the Passat range going on what the new Superb will have available to it. Electric/memory seats being one option they need to add. The 206kw 4x4 Superb looks like awesome value.

[OilBurna]

Yes craps on the Passat esp the 4x4 Tsi and base 162tsi


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