MY17 Passat B8 updates

[limiteded]

As per the VW sales bulletin that someone has attached in the mk7 thread, looks like VW aust are addressing some of the basic packaging issues.

price adjustments also apply


for 132TSI Comfortline and 140TDI Highline and Alltrack:

Full electric seats for front with memory and massage for drivers seat standard
electric foldable mirrors With auto dimming for drivers side and auto kerb function for passengers side standard
drivers profile select standard on comfortline
revised content for luxury pack
revised price and content for R line pack

132TSI:
Front Assist withCity emergency brake standard
new wheel design(soho 17 inch) standard

[Eaglehawk]

revised content for luxury pack
revised price and content for R line pack

I thought these two don't apply to the AllTrack, am I reading that right?

And does this mean the Virtual Cockpit is part of one of these packs?

[Buzy_Robot]

So, when will the MY17 Passat be in Australian showrooms and available for purchase?

[tigger73]

Try September... depending on stock levels of MY16 Passat


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[Buzy_Robot]

Try September... depending on stock levels of MY16 Passat


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September sounds good, but that bulletin makes no mention of the 206TSI Passat. Mmmm.....

[limiteded]

September sounds good, but that bulletin makes no mention of the 206TSI Passat. Mmmm.....

My guess is the 206tsi may be a feb/march launch, since the new tiguan will be the major focus come october. But there may be a separate bulletin for the 206tsi also yet to come

[limiteded]

I thought these two don't apply to the AllTrack, am I reading that right?

And does this mean the Virtual Cockpit is part of one of these packs?

Yes thats true.
No virtual cockpit for a while i wouldnt think, since audi aust are pushing it on the q7, a4, and coming a3.
VW aust are pretty good at withholding technology and options for aust. But giving options and technology to NZ similar to europe

[afycionado]

Damn, wish I hadn't seen that...my new 132TSI Comfortline wagon has just arrived in country, having ordered in December, and from the outset one thing I wish it had (but was prepared to live without) was driver's seat memory!

[JamieHC]

Agree, afycionado. The lack of a memory drivers seat is inexcusable at this level. It's our biggest bugbear in what is otherwise an excellent car.

Could always do with some more power too but as it's the family truckster, that's okay.

[Janko]

Looking to buy a Passat MY16 Comfortline.Will there be significant value addition in the MY17?Is it worth waiting for MY17 or is it now a good time to grab a good deal on MY16?

[tigger73]

Looking to buy a Passat MY16 Comfortline.Will there be significant value addition in the MY17?Is it worth waiting for MY17 or is it now a good time to grab a good deal on MY16?

Have a look at the first post as it highlights all the changes for MY17. You just have to work out if these additional features are worth waiting for or if you would rather negotiate a keener price on a MY16.

[Riker]

Very happy to finally see the boffins at VWA making the necessary additions to the Passat's available features. No doubt it was in their plans to add updates year upon year but I reckon we can very safely say Skoda AUS put the rocket up them with the standard kit & options in the new Superb. Most would know it has been my bug bear since the B8 was released like many others of you that B8's didn't arrive with some kit it should have such as electric memory seats etc, so happy they have stopped (for the moment) stuffing us Aussie buyers. Also thrilled those of us from R36 & Highline V6 backgrounds & those wanting to step up in power will finally have a same as same power & drivetrain option now in the 206tsi 4 motion... I have been looking at the Superb 206TSi but moreso the new A4 2.0TFSi Quattro but damn, $90,000 give or take with the options i'd want.....

Bloody good news all round the Passat B8 will now be here with options & power it should have & at a reasonable price...

[gamcem]

Just got word from my local dealer that 206 will be available in 2017 model with Active Display. I'm heading there this afternoon to talk timeframes for delivery etc. will report back!

[limiteded]

Just got word from my local dealer that 206 will be available in 2017 model with Active Display. I'm heading there this afternoon to talk timeframes for delivery etc. will report back!

Good to hear that they are going to spec the 206tsi up with some tech. I suppose since the new highline/r line tiguan that is due september has been talked about having active info, so vw should get their act together and offer it in the passat.

as soon as the passat 176tdi 4 motion is announced( probably never in aust), then ill put an all optioned order down.

[tigger73]

Good to hear that they are going to spec the 206tsi up with some tech. I suppose since the new highline/r line tiguan that is due september has been talked about having active info, so vw should get their act together and offer it in the passat.

as soon as the passat 176tdi 4 motion is announced( probably never in aust), then ill put an all optioned order down.

Don't get your hopes up for the 176TDI. I think somewhere I read that it wasn't suitable for hot climates. So until that changes don't expect to see it here anytime soon.