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All-New B8 Volkswagen Passat
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Dwango
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 Nov 9 2016, 08:18 AM
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This car looks good man.
There are talks here in this thread about the Passat 2.0 being a GTI without a boot. In other words, this remark is implying that the Passat 2.0 is basically a GTI hatchback. Sure or not? No doubt the engine or all electronics may be based on the GTI but how about the suspension and steering tuning? There are reviews that the handling of this car cannot match the Mondeo and Mazda 6, and there is a "disconnected" feel with this car as mentioned in one motor review.
Although this car may have good handling for a D-segment, I suppose by claiming that it has the performance of the GTI is perhaps stretching it a bit too far? THe power in acceleration ie. 0-100 km/h may be close to the GTI but handling and driving dynamics it is surely not a GTI hot hatch I reckon?
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Dwango
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Nov 9 2016, 09:51 PM
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QUOTE(Drian @ Nov 9 2016, 10:30 AM) Obviously it will not beat the GTI in handling. It's a heavier car, and the target audience is those ferrying family. My guess based on the current Passat B7 is that it is tuned for composure at high speed highway driving but not twisty roads. The Passat has a very stiff and rigid chassis , equivalent to the E class and 3 series so my guess if you fit stiffer springs and anti roll bars, it will handle just as well as the mondeo and mazda 6. Yes, my impressions as well. The Passat is a mid-sized D-segment sedan for the family, not exactly a fun machine such as the GTI for some college kids or speedsters to spin around town. Certainly true that the Passat will be suitable for families with the kids sitting at the back seat. I am well aware that the German cars are good performers on the highways, stability at high speed. I would think that the Passat would be rock solid when cruising on the highways at speeds that are significantly higher than our 110 km/h speed limit. Coupled by the luxurious interior and elegant exterior, I think this new B8 model will win some fans. It's just the pricing (apart from after-sales) that will determine if it will sell like hot cakes. |
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Dwango
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Nov 15 2016, 12:18 PM
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QUOTE(kadajawi @ Nov 12 2016, 10:28 PM) On a Comfortline Passat the 6.5" unit as seen on the photo costs RM 1555. GPS for that unit is another RM 2656. Instead, you could get the 8" Discover Pro (same arrangement, same buttons, but the screen goes right up to the buttons and they are a bit further away), which is RM 11058 and already includes GPS. IMHO the best choice for Malaysia would be the 6.5" HU, but instead of GPS they should have picked App Connect and Media Control. Lets you control the HU from your tablet, and lets you use Android Auto etc. Costs RM 1340, or RM 981 without the tablet stuff. The leftover money could be invested in the 11 speaker Dynaudio sound system for RM 6342, adjustable suspension for RM 5744, raised ride height for RM 2896 (15 mm higher, good for those bad Malaysian roads), 360° GTA style camera from above the car for RM 4164. Heads-up display is RM 2704, while that awesome digital dashboard is RM 3183. LED headlights are RM 5217, while the matrix LED option is RM 10268. But I have the HID version of that (which probably isn't as good), and it's awesome. I love it. The options list on Comfortline Passats is 107 items long. One thing they really should have included is Adaptive Cruise Control for only RM 2154! It's mind boggling that they didn't include that option, given the other way too expensive kit they've included that's just gimmicky and pointless. Especially in combination with DSG it's a great feature. Prevents accidents/lessens accidents, and makes driving just so much more comfortable. Plus the competitors don't have it. If the prices you have quoted are not applicable to Malaysia, why publish them here. If you want to mention those prices, it is appropriate that you mention where did you obtain these prices from. If the prices are taken from another country and converted to Malaysian ringgit, then put a disclaimer. Otherwise you are just causing confusion. This post has been edited by Dwango: Nov 15 2016, 12:19 PM |
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Dwango
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Nov 15 2016, 12:26 PM
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All this talk about the air-cond, this dual air-cond actually works, well, partially although not fully. It will be more effective with the front passengers but worthless for people sitting at the rear seat. You can actually have HOT air blowing at you (yes, hot air and not normal temperature air) if you set the temperature to high temperatures with certain cars. It's like a heater air blower. The hot air can blow to the driver's side while cold air can blow to the passenger side as the distance from the air cond vents to the passengers sitting at the front is short. However, for those sitting at the back seat, the dual air-cond feature will not be too useful as the cold and hot air would have mixed up together once the air reached the rear portion.
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Dwango
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Dec 8 2016, 08:11 AM
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QUOTE(outsiders_86 @ Dec 7 2016, 09:29 AM) Test drive this car last week. A bit too stiff for a D Segment car. Rear seat leg rooms not as spacious as Accord. Most Japanese D-segment cars have huge space at the back, huge legroom for the occupants sitting at the back seat. This not only applies to the Honda Accord but the Toyota Camry and Nissan Teana. Only the Mazda 6 is slightly cramped a bit. Family-orientated cars will have huge legroom for comfort as these cars do not emphasize on handling and performance. Those D-segment cars with tighter space at the back such as this Passat and Ford Mondeo etc. their handling will be a class above the Accord, Camry and Teana. Of course there are other factors that contribute to handling but the rear space is one of them. |
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