Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia is gearing up to launch several new cars this week, including the Arteon R-Line and Passat R-Line. Both models will be making their debut at the Volkswagen Tour, which takes place from August 12 to 16 at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre.
Let’s start with the Arteon. Sure, it’s starting to feel like stale news at this point, but the delay of its arrival might be due to preparations for local assembly – the Arteon R-Line was spotted earlier this year in Rompin, Pahang.
In terms of powertrain, the sleek fastback will be powered by a 2.0 litre four-cylinder TSI engine that’s shared with the facelifted Passat 2.0 TSI Elegance. It makes 190 PS and 320 Nm of torque, with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DSG) sending drive to the front wheels.
Expect features such as 19-inch Montevideo wheels, powered tailgate, fully digital Active Info Display, a 9.2-inch Discover Pro infotainment system with gesture control and wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather seats, and a standard eight-speaker sound system.
As for the Passat R-Line, it is expected to get a sportier front and rear bumper, the latter possibly featuring faux integrated quad exhaust exits. During an online briefing with the media, VPCM presented a video which showed the Passat R-Line riding on larger 19-inch Verona wheels – that’s one-inch larger than the Liverpool units seen on the 2.0 TSI Elegance.
No word has been mentioned on its powertrain, but expect power to be provided by the same 2.0 litre four-cylinder TSI engine above. In the interest of keeping prices competitive, the 4Motion all-wheel drive system may also be omitted, meaning drive will continue to be sent to the front wheels through the DQ381 wet-clutch seven-speed DSG gearbox.
For equipment, the Passat R-Line should get the familiar matrix IQ Light LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, full LED tail lights, and sequential turn signals for the front and back. The driver will get a three-spoke leather steering wheel with R-Line badge, the new updated digital instrument cluster, as well as a 9.2-inch Discover Pro infotainment system with Wireless App Connect and leather upholstery.
Other goodies include a three-zone climate control, three USB-C ports, and eight-speaker sound system. It remains to be seen if features like Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) or XDS electronic differential lock will be offered. So, what do you think? Let us know, below.
GALLERY: Volkswagen Arteon (Singaporean Spec)
GALLERY: Euro-spec Volkswagen Passat R-Line
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Pls be dare to walk into Honda showroom to test drive accord before commenting
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Passat looks more beautiful than old man giant ketam Accord
I like Accord front design but the rear staple design is truly subjective to individual. Once thing Accord has earn its best is the cabin space is humongous and biggest among D-segment market.
If it is not AWD it is not an R line car.
Question is are we getting the Arteon facelift….?
Buy VW with DSG, will give you best reliability but buying Honda with E.D CVT, will give you worst reliability and cost is expensive for replacement and cost is expensive than other manufacturers gearbox
Rather buy cheaper Passat with lower cost maintenance than newer accord with higher cost maintenance
Sell here below 180k VW Arteon & Passat R-Line.
VGM, no aeb no buy, please remember this.
it is not difficult to install AEB. I done original AEB install at RM 3k aftermarket for my Passat HL. VW AEB radar comes with ACC function which is really worth to install. Since no cutting wiring it is not affect warranty claim. I have no idea why VW didn’t offer this AEB since it is just RM 3k gadget. We can leave without blindspot monitoring but AEB should be included at this price range.
Some will bash even Myvi got AEB, mind you Perodua is using camera based AEB which is less cost compared to radar based AEB. Camera based is less accurate during serious downpour.
Hi bro, is it an OEM or actual VW gadget? Very interested.
It is actual VW gadget which has VW logo and certified. The seller has bought the license with VW in order to access to VAG software to register the code of AEB/ACC module before it can be used.
As per the seller mention we can bought genuine part from overseas online but problem is we do not have the license to access to the VAG software to register the electronic gadget to allow it to work.
That is why seller said many European cars electronic parts hardly get OEM as it may not be recognized or unable to register. The electronic module is unusable if without registration.
If this Arteon R-Line is 190ps 320nm front wheel drive it has lost its soul for such a sporty design. Without DCC and XDS it is just a Passat Elegance in different suit. Unless price around RM 190k if beyond RM 200k better stick with Passat Elegance.
Saw one today in Jalan Run Razak, badge and nameplate covered.
Arteon 190ps gonna get smoked by 2.0 high-line.
after 3 years….