Launched just last week with prices starting from RM160k, we now have a detailed walk-around video of the Malaysian-spec B8 Volkswagen Passat. Do spare a short five minutes to find out all you need to know about this new entry to the D-segment sedan market.
The model in focus here is the range-topping Passat 2.0 TSI Highline, with its 220 PS, 350 Nm engine paired with a six-speed wet dual-clutch DSG – shared with the Mk7 Golf GTI. This one is priced at just under RM200k, but as you’ll see in the video above, it does offer a lot for the asking price.
Two 1.8 TSI models are also available – Trendline and Comfortline – both with a 180 PS, 250 Nm engine and a seven-speed dry dual-clutch DSG. There are quite a few differences between the three variants, most of which are detailed in our walk-around tour.
Do you see it as a viable alternative to the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry or even the Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3 Series? Sound off in the comments section below. For full specifications of the B8 Volkswagen Passat in Malaysia, check out CarBase.my. Do also read our full review of the model for more details.
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Honda accord is a better buy. less headache and better resale value.
don’t have to worry each time if you will get stranded on the road or SC telling you no spare parts.
Also, free roller coaster ride after 150km/h, same interior and seat comfort as a 2003 Honda Accord, free dashboard rattling sound, free door panels rattling sound, free engine bay rattling sound, free road noise and wind noise, free ugly bent chrome bar at the back, free scenery on your rear-view mirror when getting tailgated by this Passat, and free view of the cosy Tanjung Malim scenery when this Passat already reached Perlis.
Owhh yeah, this Passat do not need to worry about the free exploding airbags each time you drive or SC telling you no airbag stock.
2-years old 80K deal … I’m waiting
Sure or not john U are still around in 2 yrs time ? I will gladly pay at least 100k for this Passat as it is still under warranties. U will have to wait another 3 years & humble yourself with your Gen-2 for now. Hopefully, I will see U around in 2 yrs time. Meanwhile Cheers …
sampai x bleh jual sure clear stok pya
Passat 2015 only selling 75K now …
Who wants to be white-rat? Let’s wait la… battery car is the future, so don’t risk your money now
funny malaysian with their typical T&H
even when it kills people can ignore and like nothing happens, it’s not an issue as long as good resale value
In a few years, whatever DSG cr*p (GTI Passat Tiguan Jetta) they selling today will be completely obsoleted
John, you betul2 jaguh kampung lah
Actually Passat is inferior in every aspect to the Camry Hybrid, finish and fitting, FC, comfort, power, RV, SC, price, class, reliability, design, parts, service, Passat all lose to Camry. And your best friend no need be tow truck lou. Also no need to boil blood with stupid SA, DSG, mecha.
WOW i cant believe u really say that … HAHAHAHAHAHA , most probably u dont even owned a german build car before , hahahaha COMFORT POWER LOL can u tin milo cambry 0-100 6.7 s uncle? AHAHAHHAHAHA joke of the century la sushi fan boy… Keep on hatting and we keep on letting u sushi makan asappp ya…. try harder next time cause my foot havent even floored the pedal yet bro :) CAMBRY / HONDA PFTTTTT WHAT A JOKE
Better not VW. Their value lost faster than BMW and MB anytime.
Is one hell experience owning a VW, worst being the car got no future (no market value!!!). The extra price tag and the dreadful fall just buy yourself more problems and issues.
VW salesman don’t challenge me as current owner. Because the money we lost not yours.
Mereka ingat jualan pasar. Buat banyak2 tak laku lalu lelong jual. Customer baru takut. Customer lama x dpt jual. Reputation rubbish mcm Citroen and Peugeot now
Oh my..He is comparing Camry to a Passat. The Passat is a much more capable car than the Camry in all aspects including power, safety and technology advancement. I will vote for the Passat anytime. Just drive one and decide for yourself.
I test Camry today, WOW so nice!! Camry refine, smooth and power! Passat cannot compare! So what if Passat can do 6.7 s if always in the workshop? ! I In love with the Camry now. Who says ahpek car! My Passat looks like unker car compare to Camry, so sad me.
Yes, just test drive once, buy it..
And you will dry everyday…
Those make decision not looking for future is a loser..
Dont play play with VW DSG!
Yup, it will smoke your Toyota….after so many years now only using 6 speed auto. Still outdated NA engine. Worst in safety features.
Yeah, don’t play with your VW DSG. Later it will rosak..
your Honda is not as solid as a Passat. The Passat is by all means superior to the accord in all aspects.
Why you want solid when car always stuck in workshop? You buy car to park in workshop or to drive?
The CKD VWs assembled here are reliable. What you hear are exaggerated and overly hyped stories which is now outdated. VW is even giving 5 years warranty.
Yes. Accord is best resales value ‘NOW’ and less headache to maintance.but Passat is better drive and better ride, and value for money in this price with those feature and performance. So any car has their good and bad.
Correction. Resale value is good for honda now, but if u not selling your accord now, u won’t know wat happen in next few years. Maybe Vw selling like hot cake next 2 years and thus bring up the resales value?
Just like Toyota last few years. Selling like hot cake and good resale value that time . But now vios second value is ways below city, Altis second value is below civic and Camry value is below accord.
Just my simple opinion. No offence.
Good point. We will never know what will happen in the future. VW up, Honda down? Who knows.
VW selling like hot cakes??
20 years too fast bro..
Current volume selling
Accord 600 units/month
Camry 300 units/month
Passat 50 units/month
Passat with 50k discount 100 units/month
Too far to catch Accord & Camry bro..
DSG ok jer
Let’s don’t talk about CC. Which transmission is better for our country, dry or wet? Also i found the reverse camera hidden inside W logo… Might worry for period of time, the W logo jamming to open / close.
Owned a passat cc for 5 years, no problem for the rear camera. No problem for the gear box. Replaced the water pump only so far. Sold after 130k km due to it too low for my parent.
Do you mind to share how much did you sell the 5 years old passat with slightly high mileage? Thanks
88K to a closed friend with less than a month warranty left. This car safe my life once in an accident. My wife driving a MK 7 golf, changed a mechatronics and clutch when it was approx 22K Km, now 50K Km, so far so good.
Thanks for sharing.
About 90k to a closed friend. With Only less than a month warranty left. It will be approx 100k if the car still got 7-8 months warranty. That car safe my life once in the accident. I still own a MK7 golf, changed mechatronic and clutch once while it was about 22k km, now closed to 50k km, so fast so good. I’ll go and test drive this passat, The engine arrangement looks different from the old 2.0 tsi, some modifications have done for better reliability I believe.
wet clutch is more reliable, but costlier to maintain
FYI, the hidden camera in the S-class & 7 series have the same features. This is a premium features.
Exterior handsome lah jugak but the interior..? Alamak tuan..mengantuk lah..
If you dont like the wood trim just paste masking tape on it. Problem solve!
This one got cheating device?
Cheat device will activate when it detects you are going to claim warranty..very active then this device..
Dont forget the Ford Mondeo. Superior than this Passat
This new passat is faster though
Ford = inferior Stupid Ego peoples car.
The Ford Mondeo is so rare on our roads do you dare to buy? Who is going to stock spare parts for it? SDAC? In your dreams!
Ha ha I don’t think so
Superior in what? Low resale value and low reliability?
Just 10cm shorter than 528,but performance 0-100km same as 528 ,6.7 seconds , fuel consumption also 5.7l/100km, identical to 5 series… So should it compare to accord?
Comparing VW to BMW or Honda? VW isn’t even in the same league! My 528 will eat you alive Hahahaha
Golf GTI MK7 still has good value. Hope the Trendline & Comfortline don’t kill the Highline RV. Bet highline be a good car. But with VW you’d never know. My GTI gearbox was always a champion, I mean it in a GOOD way
Most fanboys protek protek because car cannot sell and loans cannot pay, dare not admit !