Adjusted pricing / features on Passat 2010 models

**OilBurna** · 12-02-2010, 02:52 PM

from carsales

no more 147tsi!!! or 103TDI...

German importer Volkswagen has just added a bit more zest to the Passat range, repositioning one variant as the new entry-level model, deleting a couple of others and upgrading still more.

The 103TDI model and the 147TSI have both been discontinued, with the 1.8-litre 118TSI variant assuming the mantle of entry-level model for the range. Pricing for this vehicle, with the standard seven-speed DSG transmission is $38,990.

Described by Volkswagen as the most popular model in the range, the Passat 2.0 125TDI has been upgraded to Highline spec for this year. The radiator grille now features chrome finish, fog lights are fitted standard and the wheels are now 17x7.5-inch Monte Carlo alloys. Inside, the car features front sports seats and is trimmed in Napa leather and brushed aluminium decorative highlights.

Further upmarket, the Passat V6 FSI Highline now gains Chicago 18x8-inch alloys, sports suspension, 12-way adjustable electric front seats (with three-position memory for the driver's), a dipping passenger-side mirror when reverse gear is selected and a 'Media Device Interface' (MDI).

For the R36 models (pictured), the Passat is upgraded with 65 per cent dark-tinted rear/side windows and the MDI. In wagon form, the R36 with six-speed DSG transmission is the new flagship of the range, priced at $66,990.

Across the range, options now include Adaptive Cruise Control/Front Assist, Park Assist, Adaptive Chassis Control, Lane Assist and the now voice-controlled RNS510 radio navigation system.

**J-P** · 12-02-2010, 03:54 PM

Awesome news. Love the Highline options on the 125TDI

VW web site has been updated, Passat, including the new brochure for download.

Any idea on the new 125TDI price?

**Spook** · 12-02-2010, 08:36 PM

2010 Volkswagen Passat range pricing*:
118TSI sedan (7DSG)........................... $38,990
118TSI wagon (7DSG).......................... $40,990
125TDI Highline sedan (6DSG)................ $43,990
125TDI Highline wagon (6DSG)............... $45,990
V6 FSI Highline sedan 4Motion (6DSG)..... $55,990
V6 FSI Highline wagon 4Motion (6DSG).... $57,990
R36 sedan 4Motion (6DSG).................... $64,990
R36 wagon 4Motion (6DSG)................... $66,990

*plus dealer delivery and on-road costs

**GTI147** · 13-02-2010, 06:25 PM

Damn, Not Happy!

Just picked up my R36 09 build but My10 Update. Hope I did read it wrong but the MDI is exclusive of that price rite? "please, please please"....

**V6Passat** · 13-02-2010, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by J-P

Awesome news. Love the Highline options on the 125TDI

VW web site has been updated, Passat, including the new brochure for download.

Any idea on the new 125TDI price?

Not so awesome!!! my v6 highline which is four months old missed out on all the new goodies...

**colonel2jays** · 13-02-2010, 08:18 PM

My fiancee and I gave a 125TDI Highline wagon a test drive today ... very impressed!

Only thing we're not real fussed on are the Monte Carlo wheels - would much prefer the Chicago wheels (standard with the V6 but not the diesel).

Are there any dealers out there who can let us know whether any wagons made it into the country with Chicagos fitted?

Our preferred option list is Icelandic Grey (metallic) finish, booster seats and SatNav.

Cheers!

**age7875** · 14-02-2010, 08:44 AM

Only had my R36 for a couple of weeks. Not much in new features or value for the R36 but some massive improvements for the others in the range.

Such is life when it comes to cars and technology, something better and cheaper is always just around the corner.

**Hooligan** · 15-02-2010, 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by Spook

2010 Volkswagen Passat range pricing*:
118TSI sedan (7DSG)........................... $38,990
118TSI wagon (7DSG).......................... $40,990
125TDI Highline sedan (6DSG)................ $43,990
125TDI Highline wagon (6DSG)............... $45,990
V6 FSI Highline sedan 4Motion (6DSG)..... $55,990
V6 FSI Highline wagon 4Motion (6DSG).... $57,990
R36 sedan 4Motion (6DSG).................... $64,990
R36 wagon 4Motion (6DSG)................... $66,990

*plus dealer delivery and on-road costs

Any changes to the Passat cc as far as pricing and specs ?

**tryingavw** · 15-02-2010, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by colonel2jays

My fiancee and I gave a 125TDI Highline wagon a test drive today ... very impressed!

Only thing we're not real fussed on are the Monte Carlo wheels - would much prefer the Chicago wheels (standard with the V6 but not the diesel).

Are there any dealers out there who can let us know whether any wagons made it into the country with Chicagos fitted?

Our preferred option list is Icelandic Grey (metallic) finish, booster seats and SatNav.

Cheers!

agree about the the monte carlo- i prefer the previous le mans. but the WOULD be very easy to keep clean.