Comments on: 2007 Volkswagen Passat R36 Sedan/Variant

By: szw

szw — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:50:07 +0000

looks nice

By: protonGL

protonGL — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:15:43 +0000

want one if it free, great sport sedan,
just that its body a bit WHALE-y on the given wheelbase,

By: mitlanevo

mitlanevo — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 15:46:09 +0000

The taillights of the Passat Sedan looks similar to Nissan 535s, the 4-door version Skyline.
The Passat Variant looks like the Honda Odyssey at certain angles.

But anyway, I like both, especially the Sedan version. In terms of interior/exterior design, performance and built quality, it is better than Camry or Accord. Just like the mighty Touareg, the Passat is a road monster loaded with super power.

By: Akazamabamaboo

Akazamabamaboo — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:57:57 +0000

Haha…guess what? I bet we’ll start to see a growing number of these being used as minicabs in the UK. Otherwise they’d normally drive cars ranging from Nissan Almera and Ford Mondeo to Audi A6 and Merc E-Class. The Passat R36 might fall somewhere in between, I reckon. Or it could very well start becoming popular as rep-mobiles (company cars).

By: ruykava

ruykava — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:01:31 +0000

i bet this car will depreciate very heavily. the VW name doesn’t have enough cachet yet, and it can’t seem to make up its mind whether it’s sporty or solid.

the person who said it’ll be the second phaeton is – i think – exactly right. but it may fare a bit better since it’s not quite aiming so high.

still, it will be a great second hand buy a few years down the road

By: maxtek

maxtek — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:45:57 +0000

You know, Volkswagen should just continue and take the savour of their nice cars themselves while Proton Malaysia can go die… Who cares about them anyway?!

By: motorhead

motorhead — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:19:06 +0000

yeah.. this concept is quite outdated (look at front & rear lamps)… the new camry, belta & civic have moved to new level of style….

By: hameed koyakuti

hameed koyakuti — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:14:09 +0000

Euwwww……….damn ugly……..design outdated…..ol’ man taste………typical bavarian fascia……….bowing bowing :0 :0 Zzzzzzz……….Lampu Gen2 some more……..
( my opinion only )

By: Mb_321

Mb_321 — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:04:45 +0000

Dad, I want 1..! haha

By: cbljkkj

cbljkkj — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:46:56 +0000

VW even knicked the air vent design from the Audi R8. Definitely gives it an edgier look compared to other sedans of the same range. VW owns Audi anyway. As long as the cars look and perform well they will definitely sell very well.

By: Akazamabamaboo

Akazamabamaboo — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:10:47 +0000

VW owns Audi, so it is simply VW’s prerogative to ape Audi design cues.

By: fookeatmin1989

fookeatmin1989 — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:31:40 +0000

wow…jaw-dropping car..

By: DtG

DtG — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:10:42 +0000

Really looks like an Audi from far…

By: king

king — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:50:57 +0000

VW never copies toyota or honda’s design. its bcos the new camry grille copies/looks like audi’s 1 piece grille…. and vw owns audi…they are just using their own design.

By: aesthari

aesthari — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:39:25 +0000

The rear overhang is a little long on the Passat, but it’s a nice looking car, I like the wagon version too.

By: kington

kington — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:30:31 +0000

What it seems right now is that VW will be buying over Proton’s manufacturing facilities but model sharing is still another subject for them to discuss. VW’s previous help-outs include Skoda, Audi, Lambo and SEAT, all of which are now under the VW family. The so called assistance-buy-out policy for VW involves a majority shareholding stake as well, and hence, if the deal between Proton and VW are limited to just the manufacturing facilities and no majority stake at the table, chances are that the royalty required for Proton to use a current VW car will be sky high….

By: Akazamabamaboo

Akazamabamaboo — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:30:02 +0000

Lovely! But I have this feeling that the R36 might end up like its bigger brother the Phaeton.

By: mystvearn

mystvearn — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:29:44 +0000

Interior look kinda dull…

By: Cire

Cire — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:27:40 +0000

Then its really a set-back as I do not think a jappie chassis would be as strong as a conti car. And interior feature wise, it will be very bare compared with what Passat have to offer.
But nevertheless, lets reserve the judgement first and see how it goes first for the Mitsu.

By: normal_user

normal_user — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:33:18 +0000

I’m sure this one is bigger than the A4 and the 3-series. whodz, i don’t think proton will be using the passat model for its perdana replacement. they’ve already brought the mitsu 380 from aussie for serious testing here using a smaller 2.5l 4cyl engine, according to certain souce.

By: normal_user

normal_user — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:20:38 +0000

Cire, if the Passat or any other VW racy versions are brought here, the price will never be right for the masses.

By: osh_kosh

osh_kosh — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:31:03 +0000

better talk about Passat.. LOL

By: scottaliano

scottaliano — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:17:32 +0000

paul …aren’t you gonna post about the mazda 3 launching recently?

By: Cire

Cire — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:47:00 +0000

The front grill ala Audi 1-piece grill looks a bit flashy. If its black, with a trim of chrome, the car will look even better, but alas, this is the trademark of the R32.
Coupled with an FSi engine, this model will sell well in Msia., if the price is right, ofcourse.

By: whodz

whodz — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:26:30 +0000

I remember sometimes ago, Paul said that the new perdana replacement model will be using this passat model..Is it true? So, it is nice..better than mitsubishi 380.

By: motorhead

motorhead — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:04:41 +0000

exterior like have some toyota’s look??.. don’t ya think?.. macam sudah kawin with japs kinda design.. sikit honda pun ada… I guess the trend now is like that arr… interior mmg pure conti….simple & classic….

By: Mayonaise

Mayonaise — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:41:48 +0000

Wow… How I hope that Proton will merge with VW… Oh, pls pls pls pls pls…

By: Celicazz

Celicazz — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:38:21 +0000

I tot that the interior looks BMWish… rite?
damn handsome outside…

By: foecy

foecy — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:34:46 +0000

not bad.
but exterior a bit look like BMW series + kia Spectra
interior nice…

By: labuan_world

labuan_world — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:27:19 +0000

…interior design…looks like….volvo s series meh…….continental concept…..