130kW Passat since Jan 2013?

**brad** · 28-03-2013, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by Mchap

Anyone aware of VW AUS offering an upgrade to the 130kw 380nm from the 125kw ? Surely it is just an ECU upgrade ?

funniest thing I've read all day.

**drad81** · 28-03-2013, 10:24 PM

Just get an ecu upgrade from oettinger. Both the 125 & 130 engines get 143kw and over 400nm

**Cossor** · 30-03-2013, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by toto

Can confirm we are getting the 130tdi in Australia soon.

Whilst insuring my superseded new 125tdi that will be ready for pickup thursday, all major insurance companies had it listed as MY13.5 130tdi highline.

Must admit that takes the shine off picking my new car up knowing it is now the older version

My 125TDI was ordered 15-11-2012. Registration date 19-03-2013 When I went to pick up, found it was 130KW version.

**Spook** · 02-04-2013, 10:48 PM

Just read that prices have risen for some of the models. I can understand the diesel being a little more expensive, with the increase in power and torque. Not sure what extra you get in the V6 (if any).

118 TSI no change
Sedan: $38,990
Wagon: $40,990

130 TDI +$500
Sedan: $44,490
Wagon: $46,490

V6 FSI +$500
Sedan: $56,490
Wagon: $58,490

Alltrack no change
$47,790

Having said that, VW is having a driveaway deal on Passats until May 31 - details on their website.

**robinb** · 03-04-2013, 10:14 AM

Are there any experts there on the VW production stickers? I am OK on the data part at the bottom, but should I be able to find a build week from the top data?
I thought that the date was normally after the 'Type', but I don't have that on my new Alltrack.
Under 'Type' I have: PASSAT ALLTR. BMT
125kW D6A
(printed vertically) 2-271
Any help would be appreciated!
PS note that this is 125kW and built in 2013 (according to the VIN)