Alongside the launch of the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace and Arteon, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is also previewing the Passat R-Line at 1 Utama today. The new variant gives the D-segment sedan a more athletic look while keeping the same engine and much of the kit of the base Elegance model.
The car is now open for booking with estimated pricing of between RM200,000 and RM210,000, neatly slotting into the empty space between the RM182,879 Elegance and the RM221,065 Arteon R-Line. Like all other Volkswagens sold in Malaysia, the Passat R-Line will come with a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, three years of free maintenance and five years of free roadside assistance.
Under the bonnet lies an unchanged 2.0 litre TSI turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, churning out 190 PS from 4,180 to 6,000 rpm and 320 Nm of torque between 1,500 to 4,180 rpm. All this is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed DSG wet dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.5 litres per 100 km combined on the WLTP cycle.
The R-Line trim level adds the usual assortment of look-faster bits. There’s a far larger bone-shaped front air intake with gloss black C-shaped corners, plus deeper side skirts and a gloss black rear bumper insert with fake quad tailpipes. It rides on larger 19-inch Verona multi-spoke alloy wheels and continues to come as standard with LED head- and tail lights with sequential indicators.
Inside, the Passat R-Line comes with a thicker flat-bottomed steering wheel, aluminium pedals, black headlining and black Nappa leather upholstery with a carbon fibre-like pattern. In terms of infotainment, the car is fitted with an 11.7-inch digital instrument display, along with the range-topping Discover Pro navigation system with a 9.2-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto connectivity.
The rest of the kit list includes keyless entry, push-button start, triple-zone climate control, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, cruise control, eight speakers and a reverse camera. Also fitted are 14-way power-adjustable front seats with driver’s side memory and massage, Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) adaptive dampers and an XDS electronic differential lock, features not offered on the Elegance.
Like the Elegance, the R-Line does not come with autonomous emergency braking, but it does have six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, stability control, blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, a tyre pressure monitoring system and ISOFIX child seat anchors at the rear.
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(Like) Passat
(Dislike) Accord
Adaptive Cruise Control mana? kesian…
Those chrome exhaust tips is so out of place.
Honda Accord 1.5T oso more powerful 190hp.
But accord’s torque is only 250Nm, I feel like slow pick up.
But less for both acceleration and top speed than Passat due to low torque
Accord – 190km/h with 9.1 seconds
Passat 2.0 – 232 km/h with 7.7 seconds
The acceleration time is bcoz of the dsg…nothing change gear like a twin clutch…that 7 spd dsg is wet clutch if not mistaken same as the one in the golf R and latest mk8 gti
It may looks like the Accord wins at the start of the acceleration. But the Passat’s 320nm will tapao the accord 260nm a few second later. Not to mentioned that the Accord CVT will ran out of breath at 190kmh vs Passat’s 230kmh.
The front and the rear looks contradict. Front looks sporty and aggressive, but from the back, it looks more to luxury, less sportier design.
At this price buy bmw better
Just entry level of bmw. Hmmm
Not gonna lie it’s quite a good offer
All the fancy specs but not even aeb… what the heck
Go test drive…at that price…nothing drive as good as that….and its cheaper than the RAV4 hahahaha ….thts a joke
No AEB … bye.
The styling of this car, would appeal only 50-ish ppl.
I thought this would be a better option then the new Accord.. Until I read the last part.
No AEB??
And I guess I’m not the only one. Sorry VW.
Sembang
Go test drive vs camry vs accord ….and comment again
Not much really to offer. Ill buy the elegance at Rm150k and change to the type R steering wheel.
It may looks like the Accord wins at the start of the acceleration. But the Passat’s 320nm will tapao the accord 260nm a few second later. Not to mentioned that the Accord CVT will ran out of breath at 190kmh vs Passat’s 230kmh.
Exterior design = B- like 10 years ago
Interior design = C+ like 20 year ago (uncle dont like, grandpa like)
Infotainment = A latest with andriod auto
Safety = B- like 10 years ago.
Engine tech = C+ like dinosour engine pre historic. Nothing improve for last 20yrs.
Is it worth to buy?
Rm200k = big NO
RM180K = small NO
Rm160k= maybe no
Rm 150k = maybe yes
Rm 140k = yes why not
Rm130k = bargain already.
Absolutely stupid analysis. Exterior is really subjective but to me I find the exterior design is better than new Accord. Interior design is conservation nevertheless but the solidity of touch nothing Honda and Toyota can compare with. Only Mazda interior material is better than VW, it is really class.
Engine tech is dinosaur? 190ps seems low but the 320nm torque is class leading which can tapau Mazda 6 2.5NA or 2.2D, Accord 1.5T and Camry 2.5NA (even if Dynamic Forced also kena tapau). Mind you this is EA888 3rd gen engine comes with valve-lifting in intake side, variable valve timing in both intakes + DUAL INJECTION (direct + port). As far as I know only VW apply dual injection coupled with turbine (Toyota got dual injection but it was NA).
Transmission is latest 7-speed wet dual clutch. Taking Japanese gearbox CVT or 6AT to compare with this is a serious joke.
The tech on this R-Line is much advance than Mazda 6, Camry and Accord. Turbocharged, dual clutch, DCC and XDS. The biggest drawback is lack of AEB only.
But when you test drive it…others dont matters anymore. Nothing drove like a vw at that price range….go ahead and test drive it vs all at that price range
over 200k, better get a BMW or Merc.