New Passat 206TSI R-Line

[Low_Maintenance]

Quick question - I take it that the 206 does not come with a subwoofer?

[gr33nbastad]

Picked it up yesterday MY18 wagon - and really happy with it. Had to go to work today so couldn't drive it but looking forward to the weekend.

Appologies if this has been covered - just startign to think about a Passat! Have you got the new Discover/Discover Pro display or still the MIBII display? Thanks!!

[Low_Maintenance]

It has the new display with no button as such.

still trying to work out how everything works - does anyone know how to bring up your contacts using the steering wheels controls? I can only see the recent call list displayed - that is on the display between the speedo.

[DR074]

Long time listener, first time caller. This forum has been great.

Had to laugh at both of you. I was in the same boat in May as well. Test drove, Mazda 6, Mondeo, Liberty, Levorg, WRX, Audi S3 and Mustang. I ended up buying the new Passat 206, and have been impressed ever since I bought it in June.

Verdict
Mazda 6 - Had good kit, for 2.5 L, was gutless as f***.
Liberty - When I was young, these were high end. Not as nice as I thought it would be.
Levorg - was ok, but was a wagon. We already have a soccer mum car, didn't need another.
WRX - thought they would have upgraded their motor by now. Was just ok inside.
Mondeo - Nice, but not AWD, and not that powerful.
Audi S3 - Man, this was nice, but too small (might as well buy the mustang). Then the sales guy said what about the S4 for $100k. hmmmm, no thanks.
Mustang - Yummy, but really only for 2.

I have only ever owned Falcons, last being the XR6T - 2007 model. That thing was a weapon. I would have loved to get the mustang (boyhood wet dream), but hard to get with kids, when its your daily. However, I really think that bang for buck, the Passat 206 is the business. With how comfortable it is, all the kit you get, the power and being AWD, if you have $65k (or less if you get a demo), and don't buy one of these, you have rocks in your head.

[FastGolfR]

Try the APR Stage 1 tune. Then it IS a weapon. Huge gains in torque and kW!! DSG software upgrade is fantastic too.

[FastGolfR]

Try an APR Stage 1 tune!! 280kW!!

[Davidb]

G'day guys, just picked up a new 206 and wow what a great car, I'm after some suggestion on any upgrades and so on and is there any more at to get a tune done without the dealer knowing ?

[amunra]

hey guys. does any one have info about brakes for this 206tsi?

do they use the same pads and brake set up as the mk 7 golf R ?

family member might be considering buying one of these rocket ships after we compared it to my golf r and found it pretty similar just in a bigger format and less exhaust note.. bit more driveable for day to day and carrying things but god damn fast for an affordable wagon.

[amunra]

G'day guys, just picked up a new 206 and wow what a great car, I'm after some suggestion on any upgrades and so on and is there any more at to get a tune done without the dealer knowing ?

you should look into the JB4 unit thats available for golf R . its a piggy back that increases boost but doesnt flash the software just inputs different data while the box is plugged in. has good reviews for not being detected when unplugged for warranty purpose and is pretty much what it was designed to do.

[ash05]

I test drove an Rline Wagon today. After about 15 years in Commodore's the jig is up! I must say I was very impressed. The performance, the features and the styling all ticked boxes for me.

I do occasionally tow a caravan, it's about 1900kg's the Commodore towed it with ease. The specs say 2200Kgs is possible, but the only question the sales rep couldn't answer for me was how it would 'really' tow the caravan. So... does anyone have any experience in using the Rline to tow a reasonable size van/boat etc? I've previously prioritised the 98% of driving I do over the 2% I do when towing the van, but I do need to be comfortable that it will be up the job. I'd really appreciate any feedback. Cheers

[Guest001]

I test drove an Rline Wagon today. After about 15 years in Commodore's the jig is up! I must say I was very impressed. The performance, the features and the styling all ticked boxes for me.

I do occasionally tow a caravan, it's about 1900kg's the Commodore towed it with ease. The specs say 2200Kgs is possible, but the only question the sales rep couldn't answer for me was how it would 'really' tow the caravan. So... does anyone have any experience in using the Rline to tow a reasonable size van/boat etc? I've previously prioritised the 98% of driving I do over the 2% I do when towing the van, but I do need to be comfortable that it will be up the job. I'd really appreciate any feedback. Cheers

Your biggest problem will be the very light ballweight limit. Usually about 90Kg on a Passat and far to light for a 2000kg van, unless its a Euro type van

What is the ball weight on your van and what was the Commodores allowable weight. Or did you just hook up and go and not worry.

[ash05]

Your biggest problem will be the very light ballweight limit. Usually about 90Kg on a Passat and far to light for a 2000kg van, unless its a Euro type van

What is the ball weight on your van and what was the Commodores allowable weight. Or did you just hook up and go and not worry.

Thanks for that. I did wonder about the ball weight limit and I was struggling to find any info on it.

The commodore ball weight limit is 210kgs and the van is about 150kgs so isn't a problem.





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[Guest001]

Thanks for that. I did wonder about the ball weight limit and I was struggling to find any info on it.

The commodore ball weight limit is 210kgs and the van is about 150kgs so isn't a problem.





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The limit for the Passat is in the manual and most of them including mine are 90kg so virtually useless for towing an Aussie van and only good for a Bailey or a York or similar, Maybe a Jurgens If you download the Brochure from VW it is listed in there as 90kg for ALL model Passats

[MJT]

Thought i'd let the cat out of the bag given i have been trying to sell my Jetta on here (and carsales) at the moment...

I have upgraded to a white 2017 R-line sedan, complete with panoramic sunroof. Ex-demo so should pickup this week *fingers crossed*

Current status: trawling this section of the forums for tips and tricks

[Wynnston]

Thought i'd let the cat out of the bag given i have been trying to sell my Jetta on here (and carsales) at the moment...

I have upgraded to a white 2017 R-line sedan, complete with panoramic sunroof. Ex-demo so should pickup this week *fingers crossed*

Current status: trawling this section of the forums for tips and tricks

Wohoo! Congrats