New Passat 206TSI R-Line

[Rocket36]

Confirmed for Australia... Bringing me back to VW Watercooled after a number of years away from the forum (and the brand), including a period in Europe where I was fortunate enough to have a C63 AMG. My last VW was a MY10 Passat R36.

I'm REALLY looking forward to the new 206TSI R-Line. More power, more torque, both available lower in the rev range, more fuel efficient and marginally fast. BRING IT ON! And that new instrumentation screen looks so sexy!

Mine will be a white wagon (I have a Great Dane), fully optioned.

I was considering the 132 TSI Comfortline fully optioned but that's changed now.

[chopper]

Agreed! I stopped popping back to the forum after my 2011 GTI was about 6 months old. I'm back because we'll probably be getting a 206TSI wagon (one of the silver colours probably)... and I was hoping for some more information etc. I'm just reserving the final decision until I've driven it, as I was hoping to read some reviews online, but I'm struggling to find a good one.

[MrWolf]

From the links/photos I've seen, it doesn't appear to look that much different to a regular Passat (which is a bit disappointing).

Has anyone stumbled across any sales material that provides a more detailed overview of the kit/options?

[Rocket36]

I would agree with that. In fact it looks like it's just the current 132 TSI Comfortline with R-Line pack, but packing the 2.0 engine.

[Janko]

The 132 TSI Comfortline is a great car and has got enough power for normal use.So I doubt whether there will be enough buyers for the 206!

[Riker]

Janko, I think you'll be surprised. Yes the 206tsi will likely be niche like R36 but that'll make it more of a desirable option for those able or wanting to extend to it above a 132tsi. For the numbers coming it'll sell well I'm sure.

[SMOKEY]

When you say 'for the numbers coming' - is there a limited run?


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[Janko]

Yes the 206tsi will likely be niche like R36 but that'll make it more of a desirable option for those able or wanting to extend to it above a 132tsi.

There were lot of differences between Passat and R36.With Passat having stepped up with B8 the differences have narrowed down a lot.That is why I am wondering if it will hit the required numbers.

[Jimi]

Has anyone done the pros and cons of the 206tsi against a top spec Tiguan 162tsi?

[Rocket36]

Has anyone done the pros and cons of the 206tsi against a top spec Tiguan 162tsi?

Pro - It's a car not an SUV. lol

For me, that's where the comparison stops.

[tigger73]

Has anyone done the pros and cons of the 206tsi against a top spec Tiguan 162tsi?

Resale on the V6 Passat wasn't that fantastic.

Better DSG box in the Tiguan.

No real differentiators for the 206TSI from the standard Passat. It's not like the R36. It's just a higher powered Passat with AWD.

[Rocket36]

It's just a higher powered Passat with AWD.

Other than the biscay blue and grey grill, that's pretty much all the R36 was. The 206 TSI R Line is faster than the R36 too.

[SMOKEY]

Has anyone done the pros and cons of the 206tsi against a top spec Tiguan 162tsi?

I did some numbers, and to get a Tiguan up to the same spec level as the 206 would cost you more as a final figure.

Everything is an option on the Tiguan, where as the 206 comes with everything included for est rrp of $59k sedan and 61k wagon with only option being metallic paint and the pano roof.

[Rocket36]

Everything is an option on the Tiguan, where as the 206 comes with everything included for est rrp of $59k sedan and 61k wagon with only option being metallic paint and the pano roof.

So both new models are on the website then?

[Rocket36]

Just checked... So it is...

Passat Wagon 206TSI R-Line 6-Speed DSG: $59,990 plus on roads. Not including metallic paint (I want white anyway) or sunroof (also not something I want.