Reply With QuoteI think the VW guys got their noses out of joint when they found out that Skoda was bringing out the 206kW AWD Superb
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MY17 Passat 206TSi AWD is now in the Road Vehicle Certification system.
Interesting...
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I think the VW guys got their noses out of joint when they found out that Skoda was bringing out the 206kW AWD Superb
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Not an unreasonable speculation - the R36 sold very well here, so VW would almost certainly lose sales to Skoda if they didn't bring the 206TSI here, since they currently don't have a direct replacement for R36/V6 Highline buyers.Originally Posted by tigger73
I think the VW guys got their noses out of joint when they found out that Skoda was bringing out the 206kW AWD Superb
I guess the next logical question would be - will it be sold as a Highline or with an R badge?
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Yes agree but the Superb isn't a direct competitor as it is truly a large car. Have you seen how cavernous that thing is?
I'm not sure it would have an R designation as it would be an R20. It's not an R-line either as its not just a trim kit.
Maybe it'll just come out with a 4-motion badge...
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2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 125TSI Build
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Given the tepid response to the B8 Passat in Australia so far, a 206TSi AWD would make for an excellent strategy.
Any ideas on when we can expect MY17 Passat variants? From memory, I'm thinking July 2016 onwards, but I could be wrong.
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It wouldn’t be an R20. They don’t have Golf R20s, they just call them Golf R.
I think it will just be called the TSI 206 R-Line, like they called it over the ditch in NZ.
Here’s a thought. The Bentley Bentagya has just been released with a 6.0 W12 that is said to be 90% new and 30kg lighter with 447kW. Could the once rumoured 3.0 VR6 turbo be spun off this? Say 240-250kW and 4Motion? Now that would be a real Passat R!
Biscay Blue MY10.5 Passat R36 Wagon
Options: Sunroof, RNS510 Sat Nav, Dynaudio, Power Tailgate, ACC, RVC, BT 9w7, Tint and Factory Towbar.
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Anyone got a quote or haggled extended warranty on these for 3 years?
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All track gets a good review on car advice
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Anyone test driven the B8 Alltrack yet? One dealer I've dealt with said they'll have one by end of next week, another said no idea when.
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About bloody time..... Been considering what the next car would be if VAG didn't stump up & offer the 206KW 4-mot Passat. Merc C, Lexus 200T, BMW 3, Audi A4, Skoda Superb 206KW etc etc etc..... Now this is in the system I have a truly comparatively similar size, power & driveline match to my V6 Highline B7 to seriously consider.
* MY12 B7 Passat V6 4-motion Highline wagon....
* Sport pack (Kansas wheels) - Active cruise City EB - Driver Assist Vis pack - Auto tailgate - Candy White with dark tint.
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