New Passat 206TSI R-Line

[wm7503]

Hey guys,
Not sure if you have seen the spec sheet yet but here is the link...
Cheers WM7503

http://www.volkswagen.com.au/content...ecmy17_web.pdf

[masternewb]

Looks like the 206 is not rated for towing according to the spec sheet, just like the golf R and Audi S3

[tigger73]

Looks like the 206 is not rated for towing according to the spec sheet, just like the golf R and Audi S3

Where did you find this information?

According to RVCS it has a 2200kg (braked) or 750kg (unbraked) towing capacity: Road Vehicle Descriptor (RVD1) - PASSAT WAGON - 2017MY

[chopper]

Where did you find this information?

According to RVCS it has a 2200kg (braked) or 750kg (unbraked) towing capacity: Road Vehicle Descriptor (RVD1) - PASSAT WAGON - 2017MY

I suspect it's because the towing pack isn't available for the 206 on the spec. sheet. I assume (much like the easy open tailgate) the R-Line bumper doesn't allow the fitment of the VW Aus. towing pack.

It's a shame the electronicly deployable towing ball isn't available here, like it is overseas. I'm still wondering what towing options I will have with it...

[masternewb]

Where did you find this information?

According to RVCS it has a 2200kg (braked) or 750kg (unbraked) towing capacity: Road Vehicle Descriptor (RVD1) - PASSAT WAGON - 2017MY

page 12 of the brochure; http://www.volkswagen.com.au/content...ecmy17_web.pdf

[tigger73]

Quite possibly it's either because the standard Passat towbar doesn't fit or they have not gone through the process of checking/confirming fitment on a vehicle before the brochure was created so they left it off.

The vehicle does have a load rating (as per VCDS) so you would technically be able to fit a towbar as long as someone made one to suit. It may be that VW doesn't/won't have a solution and the only option will be an aftermarket towbar.

[Rocket36]

It's a shame the electronicly deployable towing ball isn't available here, like it is overseas. I'm still wondering what towing options I will have with it...

Stupid out-dated ADRs. Much like the ISOFIX childseats. They were better and safer in every way but ILLEGAL in Australia because of outdated ADRs.

[VW Convert]

Stupid out-dated ADRs. Much like the ISOFIX childseats. They were better and safer in every way but ILLEGAL in Australia because of outdated ADRs.

100% agree. ADRs need to move with the times and start allowing safety features that meet European standards.

Wait, wait, this can't be true, I'm agreeing with Rocket!

Cheers

George

[Maddriver3]

Forgive my ignorance as I have never owned a car with a tow ball, but does the fact the 206 has a VCDS load rating mean i can legally get tow ball fitted in QLD? I have spoken to someone who does after market tow balls and they said they believe they can fit a European tow ball to the 206 however it would need to have a load rating to be legal. I am going to put a deposit down for a wagon next week but need to know if it can take a tow ball. thanks.

[tigger73]

According to the RVCS (approvals) site, the 206TSI is rated to take a trailer.

The issue is VW doesn't have it listed in their specs.

You would need to get this written into your purchase contract that the car delivered can be fitted with an aftermarket towbar and is rated to take a trailer. You can check this when taking delivery of the vehicle that the load/GVM values allow this on the vehicles weight placard. If it can't take the load then you don't take the car. I'm sure the dealer would sell it to someone else.

Either that or it forces the dealer to confirm that the vehicle is suitable for towing.