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The German automaker is preparing to launch a new sporty version of the ongoing Passat in Australia, which might be dubbed 206TSI R-Line. No, Volkswagen and Peugeot have not made a contraption together. Instead, the 206 in the reported name of the model stands for its power measured in kW, which means roughly 280 HP.
The Passat 206TSI R-Line will feature a slightly detuned Golf R engine, along with its 4Motion four-wheel-drive system, as well as its dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Other improvements will include a high-performance braking system, as well as the company’s Dynamic Chassis Control system, which allows the motorist to choose between several driving modes.
For the moment, no other details regarding the next version of the Passat have been revealed. Volkswagen’s ongoing Golf R requires 4.9 seconds to sprint from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in the company of a six-speed automatic twin-clutch transmission. Since the Passat will have a detuned engine and more weight, expect a 0-62 mph acceleration time between 5.5 and 6-ish seconds.
According to the Australians at Motoring.com, the upcoming Passat 206TSI R-Line will also have the company’s fully-digital dash. The new version was confirmed by the Australian branch of the German brand.
While there is no news of the new release coming to the U.S. market, Volkswagen is expected to sell the new variant in Europe, as the car shares its platform for the Old Continent and Australia.
Evidently, the sporty variant of the Passat is going to feature a few elements to underline its belonging to an exceptional range. We expect the car to have the R-line package inside and out, along with a set of badges to show everyone what the new Passat has under the hood.
The same source claims Volkswagen will launch the new version of the Passat as a 2017 model year vehicle, and that it will also be available a Variant, the name used by the brand for its wagons.
The Passat 206TSI R-Line will feature a slightly detuned Golf R engine, along with its 4Motion four-wheel-drive system, as well as its dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Other improvements will include a high-performance braking system, as well as the company’s Dynamic Chassis Control system, which allows the motorist to choose between several driving modes.
For the moment, no other details regarding the next version of the Passat have been revealed. Volkswagen’s ongoing Golf R requires 4.9 seconds to sprint from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in the company of a six-speed automatic twin-clutch transmission. Since the Passat will have a detuned engine and more weight, expect a 0-62 mph acceleration time between 5.5 and 6-ish seconds.
According to the Australians at Motoring.com, the upcoming Passat 206TSI R-Line will also have the company’s fully-digital dash. The new version was confirmed by the Australian branch of the German brand.
While there is no news of the new release coming to the U.S. market, Volkswagen is expected to sell the new variant in Europe, as the car shares its platform for the Old Continent and Australia.
Evidently, the sporty variant of the Passat is going to feature a few elements to underline its belonging to an exceptional range. We expect the car to have the R-line package inside and out, along with a set of badges to show everyone what the new Passat has under the hood.
The same source claims Volkswagen will launch the new version of the Passat as a 2017 model year vehicle, and that it will also be available a Variant, the name used by the brand for its wagons.
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