2017 VW Passat now in Malaysia! 1.8L & 2.0L TSI, 3 variants & EEV.*

[Amirul]

What’s the deal?

Volkswagen has unveiled its flagship sedan, the B8 Passat today. Replacing the B7 sedan, the new Passat is locally assembled in the company’s manufacturing facility in Pekan.

3 flavours are available, comprising 2 types of direct-injection turbocharged engines. The base Trendline is powered by a 1.8-litre TSI, together with the Comfortline that sits in the mid-range. Topping the range is the Highline, powered by a 2.0-litre TSI unit.

Volkswagen Passat B8

Engine: Trendline and Comfortline: 1.8-litre TSI; Highline: 2.0-litre TSI
Power: Trendline and Comfortline: 177hp; Highline: 217hp
Torque: Trendline and Comfortline: 250Nm; Highline: 350Nm
Zerotohundred: n/a
Transmissions: Trendline and Comfortline: 7-speed DSG (dry clutch); Highline: 7-speed DSG (wet clutch)
Dimensions: 4,767mm (L), 1,832mm (W), 1,456mm (H)
Price: Trendline: RM160,937; Comfortline: RM180,937; Highline: RM200,030

Exterior

Dimension wise, the 8^th generation Passat is 2mm shorter, 12mm wider and 14mm lower compared to its predecessor. Built on VW’s versatile MQB platform, the new Passat is also 90kg lighter over the outgoing one.

The widened and lowered overall exterior gives the Passat a sportier and more dynamic stance. Despite being shorter in overall length, its wheelbase is extended by 79mm, thus giving a larger cabin and shorter overhangs. Bootspace is at 586 litres, which is 21 litres more than the B7 Passat.

The new B8 Passat is available in 7 colours – Pure White, Deep Black, Reflex Silver, Indium Grey, Crimson Red, Black Oak Brown and Harvard Blue.

Trendline

• 16-inch ‘Aragon’ alloys
• Front and rear fog lights
• LED tail lights

Comfortline

• 17-inch ‘Istanbul’ alloys
• 215/55 ContiPremiumContact 5 tyres
• Full LED headlights with DRLs

Highline

• 18-inch ‘Dartford’ alloys
• 235/45 ContiSportContact 5 tyres
• 380 TSI badging – indicating the rough amount of torque produced
• Twin integrated chrome exhaust outlets

Interior

Trendline

• Seats – manual with adjustable lumbar supports
• Composition colour 5-inch touchscreen
• Colour multi-info display
• Multi-function steering wheel
• Push start button
• Heated electric foldable wing mirrors
• Front and rear Park Distance Control (PDC)
• Climatronic 3-zone air-cond

Comfortline

• Push start button with ‘KESSY’ keyless entry
• ‘Vienna’ leather seats
• 12-way adjustable driver’s seat with memory and massage
• Composition colour 6.5-inch touchscreen
• Park Assist with reverse camera
• Steering paddle-shifters
• Powered boot

Highline

• Rear screen blind
• Active Info Display virtual cockpit
• Ambient lighting
• ‘Carolina’ wood trim
• Lane Assist
• Discover colour 6.5-inch touchscreen with MirrorLink and navigation

Engine

Two engine choices are available, 1.8-litre TSI and 2.0-litre TSI. The former is powering the Trendline and Comfortline variants, while the other powers the range topper Highline. The 1.8-litre unit is good for 177hp and 250Nm of torque and the 2.0-litre mill produces 217hp and 350Nm of torque.

Safety

The new B8 Passat gets standard safety equipment across the variants, consisting of 6 airbags, a Driver Alert System, ABS with Brake Assist, ESC, anti-skid regulation, hill-hold control and ISOFIX tethers. The Lane Assist function is exclusively equipped on the Highline.

VPCM announced that cars registered before the end of the year will be entitled to a 5-year free service programme.

 

[DanzEterna]

thought the new Passat supposed to come with 10 speed auto gears?

 

[6UE5t]

Just wait in a few more years then the new price will drop to rm90-100k only.
Why not just use 1 type of transmission that's is more reliable, say the wet DSG type? Maybe typical Germans, always want to complicate things, or still trying to save the dry DSG?

 

[sweelt]

2 yrs ago, i gatai go test drive passat. Nice, can fit me, wallet not fit ...aiyaaa
you on Drive, press brake, let go gas pedal. Car wont move. Dun need neutral or P at traffic light/ whatever short stop. For me noobs, is quite syok.
After test drive, take free gift. Cabut...

 

[vr2turbo]

Just wait in a few more years then the new price will drop to rm90-100k only.
Why not just use 1 type of transmission that's is more reliable, say the wet DSG type? Maybe typical Germans, always want to complicate things, or still trying to save the dry DSG?

Still got old stock, finish off first.......lol

---------- Post added at 02:08 PM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 02:06 PM ----------

Torque: Trendline and Comfortline: 250Nm; Highline: 350Nm

[*]380 TSI badging – indicating the rough amount of torque produced

350nm torque why badge at 380?:hmmmm:

 

[Amirul]

350nm torque why badge at 380?:hmmmm:

VW uses the 380 badge to indicate the range of torque the engine produces, globally. I remember during Jetta launch 2 months ago, VPCM personnel said that in other region where better fuel quality permits, the engine may produce up to 380Nm. So, it is likely that our Passat 'only' produce 350Nm due to fuel quality factor.

 

[vr2turbo]

VW uses the 380 badge to indicate the range of torque the engine produces, globally. I remember during Jetta launch 2 months ago, VPCM personnel said that in other region where better fuel quality permits, the engine may produce up to 380Nm. So, it is likely that our Passat 'only' produce 350Nm due to fuel quality factor.

Oh! must test with Petron Ron100 then.....

 

[6UE5t]

VW uses the 380 badge to indicate the range of torque the engine produces, globally. I remember during Jetta launch 2 months ago, VPCM personnel said that in other region where better fuel quality permits, the engine may produce up to 380Nm. So, it is likely that our Passat 'only' produce 350Nm due to fuel quality factor.

Huh the Jetta also produces 380nm?? Not 250nm meh??

 

[Amirul]

Huh the Jetta also produces 380nm?? Not 250nm meh??

The Jetta is indeed produces 250Nm, but the badge reads 270Nm if I'm not mistaken. What I'm saying is the same measures taken by VPCM (Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia), Jetta engine produces up to 270Nm globally, but our version manages about 250Nm, and for the Passat, the engine range could produce up to 380Nm while our version produces 350Nm.

They don't want to put different badges for different markets, so they uses single number for the engine, regardless of how many torque it produces.

Sorry for the confusion.