The Volkswagen Passat has just been updated in various European countries, in terms of both exterior as well as under the hood.
The most obvious change is the addition of a new trim level called R-Line – not to be confused with the V6-powered Passat CC R-Line sold in Malaysia. In this case, the R-Line trim is based on the Passat S trim level and comes with a bodykit as well as a sports suspension that’s lower by 15mm.
The R-Line front bumper includes fog lamps with cornering function. At the rear, there’s a bootlid spoiler. Finally, the side profile is completed with 18 inch Kansas alloy wheels wrapped with 235/40R18 tyres as well as dark tinted rear windows.
The big change under the hood is the phasing out of the 160 PS 1.8 litre TSI engine as found in our Malaysian-market Passat. Replacing it is the twin-charged 1.4 litre TSI engine that also makes 160 PS. This twin-charged engine is the one found in the Malaysian-market Jetta 1.4 TSI as well as the previous-generation Mk6 Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volkswagen says the twin-charged 1.4 litre TSI engine is more economical as well as less polluting than the 1.8 litre TSI, and the sleek Volkswagen CC will also get the same engine downsizing. Previously, the Passat was only available with the 122 PS version of the 1.4 litre engine, which only used a turbocharger instead of the 160 PS version’s twin-charger setup.
No news on whether this change will happen worldwide. The 1.8 litre TSI engine is currently found in Malaysia in the engine bays of the CKD Volkswagen Passat, CBU Volkswagen Passat Sport and CBU Volkswagen CC.
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Where are passat and jetta ckd here?
Janji dicapati.
Passat is CKD already bang. Only Passat Sport remains CBU.
Without DSG, VW is excellent and high quality car. VW what do u think?
With the problems happening with DSG, one wonders whether putting an ‘overstressed’ 1.4L engine in a large car is a wise idea?
Can’t wait for the MQB updated Passat and Jetta to arrive. Wonder why the switch to different engines when these are around the corner.
Smaller engine=cheaper price. Smaller engine+R-Line=chance to mark up the price and make more profit.
yeah, good, but what gearbox???
Of cause….DSG ! hahaha
Huhh?? 1.4 twin charge Passat. Are the germans going nuts…@#!%&^ first they change Golf mk 7 to 1.4 Tsi single charge saying that twin charge 1.4 Tsi is expensive to built. Now they swap 1.8 Tsi single turbo to 1.4 twin charge…..phening phening ini VW…
i just checked both engine. at lower rpm, 1.8 single turbo definately faster than 1.4 twin-charged. so this is consider downgrade of engine eventhou both max output also 160PS. but how often v can reach max output? hope VW msia wont b affected by this stupid decision.
Wah. Really ah? So u happen to have both passat 1.8 and the new 1.4 with you now so you can test immediately? Or did you pull that test results out of your magic Hat Along with your Volkswagen rabbit?
but you pay less roadtax !
RM70 only!
What are you talking about saying that the 1.4tsi is over stress? the twincharger 1.4tsi churned out 240nm of torque from lowish 1,500rpm to 4,500rpm compared to a 2.5 liter camry which churned out only 231nm at high 4,100rpm. Actually, the 1.4tsi wont need to be rev too much compared to a camry 2.5 liter.
Wow… If comes to Pg its will hit all the Camry, Accord, K5 and Sonata… Car tsunami is coming soon….
The tail lights is not LED, unlike the ones here.
Bring it in ! But please complete it with the DSG 6 speed box instead.
Thank you very much not for using the DSG 7 spd in advance !!
And remember to price it below Camry 2.0 due to the duty and tax saving !!!
they will never mate a dsg 6 on 1.4 tsi, never.
Yes they do. I drive a 2008 CT 1.4TSi with 6-speed DSG. And what a blessing!
apa lagi VW owner mau?
Excise duty cut of 15% is only applicable to Japan Import cars la. How could u possibly expect a Camry 2.0
‘s price to be in a Continental car? Are u nuts?! What u pay for is what u get, this is definite. But u must also buy a car within UR means ma… I’m not saying u can’t afford the car don’t dream big, but what u’re saying is pretty much ridiculous la. Sorry. No hard feelings
If not mistaken our import duty and excise duty on cars are based on country of origin (yes, car from Japan > 2000cc do enjoy some cut) and also capacity correct ?
Meaning the duty rate is lower for 1.4 litre car as compare to 1.8 cc car. At least that was part of the reason why VW brings in the new cc in 1.8 litre form instead of the better one -> 2.0 with DSG6.
So there will be cost saving for VW Malaysia !!
you do know why the polo gti is being priced at 150k for a 1.4tsi hot hatch, right?
can you settle your DSG problem 1st?
Bring it in and priced it 20k cheaper than the current ckd price, it’ll be a bargain.
actually vw is selling the 1.4tsi passat in Singapore already, albeit the lower powered single turbo charged version wt 120ps/200nm
WTA. i m planning to buy car at japan using AP. if i buy passat 1.4tsi there how difficult to get spareparts? Is VW car gearbox always be a problems?thks in advance fo answering.