Passat Alltrack availability in Australia?

[brad]

Is this "game" worth it with any of the regular dealers? I would never expect to get a deal better than a novated lease, due to their fleet purchase power. And so far I've not dealt with any other fleet managing dealers. Does your "regular dealer have a fleet manager who works there, generally?

When I bought my Skoda, the price I negotiated with the dealer was $2500 less than the price quoted by the leasing company with their "buying power". I didn't even go through the fleet sales area of the dealership.

[Marakai]

When I bought my Skoda, the price I negotiated with the dealer was $2500 less than the price quoted by the leasing company with their "buying power". I didn't even go through the fleet sales area of the dealership.

Good to know. With the economy the dealers may be wanting to play ball. While I'm mostly useless in haggling, I send my wife who could stand here own in an Arabian bazaar. She is merciless.

[phaeton]

Good to know. With the economy the dealers may be wanting to play ball. While I'm mostly useless in haggling, I send my wife who could stand here own in an Arabian bazaar. She is merciless.

LOL

Good Luck Mike - let us know how you go

[Amalgam]

AND HERE IT IS

Alltrack expands Volkswagen's Passat range

Volkswagen has officially launched the new Passat Alltrack in Australia, priced at $47,790 plus on-road costs – just $2000 more than the standard front-wheel drive Passat 125TDI auto wagon.

Powered by a 125kW turbo-diesel engine developing 350Nm and consuming just 6.3L/100km in the combined-cycle test, the Alltrack is aimed at buyers in the market for a car such as the popular Subaru Outback.

Drive is distributed through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to all four wheels via a 4Motion system featuring an electronically controlled electric pump to regulate torque through the Haldex centre coupling to the rear wheels. Normally the system only delivers just 10 per cent of the available torque to the rear wheels, but that figure gradually climbs if the system detects slip at the front.

Volkswagen has specified the Alltrack with the Touareg's 'Offroad driving program', which automatically adjusts anti-lock braking, electronic differential locks and electronic traction control system to work within off-road parameters. The program also enables Hill Descent Assist and changes both transmission shift points and accelerator pedal characteristics to suit.

Although it’s not ultimately as capable off-road as the car company's larger Touareg SUV, the Alltrack does boast underbody protection for those occasions when the vehicle's 165mm of ground clearance is not enough. Approach and departure angles have correspondingly increased from 13.5 to 16 degrees and from 11.9 to 13.6 degrees, respectively.

The break-over angle has increased too, from 9.5 to 12.8 degrees, while payload is 656kg and braked towing capacity is 1800kg. Luggage capacity with the rear seat upright is 588 litres, expanding to 1716 litres with the seat folded. Otherwise the Alltrack shares most of its dimensions with the standard Passat wagon, although it is slightly longer at 4881mm.

Identifying features include standard 'Valley' 17-inch alloy wheels, with 18-inch 'Canyon' wheels available as an option. Chrome trim applies to roof-rails, window surrounds, door mirror cappings and radiator grille, with underbody protection front and rear is finished in stainless steel.

Safety in the Alltrack is managed with eight airbags, active head restraints, fatigue detection, reversing camera, tyre pressure indicator and automatic brake light hazard warning.

Comfort and convenience features in the single Alltrack variant now available here include climate-control, eight-speaker audio, Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming, satellite-navigation, trip computer, electric driver's seat adjustment, electro-mechanical steering, electric windows, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, keyless entry, leather trim, electrochromatic mirror, auto-on headlights, rain-sensing wipers and front/rear parking sensors.

Options for the Alltrack comprise metallic paint ($700), the Park Assist 2 self-parking system ($900), three-mode Adaptive Chassis Control $1650, a sunroof ($2000), Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist and City Emergency Brake ($2000) and a $2800 Sport Package comprising 18-inch alloy wheels, Nappa leather, sports front seats and gearshift paddles.

There is also a Driver Assistance and Visibility Package, which for $3300 includes Lane Assist lane departure warning system, Side Assist blind spot detection, LED tail-lights, electrically adjustable front seats with three-position memory for the driver and bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights.



Seems really well priced.

[Marakai]

Nothing on volkswagen.com.au yet, drat and double drat!

[Marakai]

The break-over angle has increased too, from 9.5 to 12.8 degrees, while payload is 656kg and braked towing capacity is 1800kg.

Aaarrrggghhh! 1800kg?! The hell? What *is* it with those morons to cut 400kg of towing capacity? Seriously? Hello?! Germany: Alps! Australia: uhm... uhm, OK we got this piddly hill called Mt Kosciuszko. I can drive up Mt Buller and prolly never exceed 8% incline. Even in the Alps there's not that many spots.

[Marakai]

Options for the Alltrack comprise metallic paint ($700), the Park Assist 2 self-parking system ($900), three-mode Adaptive Chassis Control $1650, a sunroof ($2000), Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist and City Emergency Brake ($2000) and a $2800 Sport Package comprising 18-inch alloy wheels, Nappa leather, sports front seats and gearshift paddles.

There is also a Driver Assistance and Visibility Package, which for $3300 includes Lane Assist lane departure warning system, Side Assist blind spot detection, LED tail-lights, electrically adjustable front seats with three-position memory for the driver and bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights.

Well that at least makes me happy. Mostly - some things are put into packages where I want one feature and would skip the rest, they must have learned that from Foxtel.

Still, with the options I want I'm still notably under $60K, even assuming a standard no-option drive-away of 50 grand. That's before fleet discount and/or haggling.

Though I don't see a towbar at all - weren't they finally going to get a clue and allow the retractable VW built-in towbar? Dimly remember someone posting that some months back. Yeah, I know, things change. But I don't want a locally installed one! No yob mechanic touches my preciousssss! I still have those horror images that somebody on the forum posted in mind.

[phaeton]

Good pricing on VGAs part considering the current climate.

[FSI 220]

Hmmmmm I am about 12 months away... But that is a contender at that price... Hope they keep the model when the new architecture comes out as a b8.... Might be worth holding out for....

[Inego]

Though I don't see a towbar at all - weren't they finally going to get a clue and allow the retractable VW built-in towbar? Dimly remember someone posting that some months back. Yeah, I know, things change. But I don't want a locally installed one! No yob mechanic touches my preciousssss! I still have those horror images that somebody on the forum posted in mind.

Yeah, after my Scout experience a factory towbar is pretty much an essential - how could this be left out when that are actually marketign it for its towing capability?

Not pleased that dynaudio seems to be off the list, and I'll have to work out whethet the suspensino options are worthwhile after road tests. Roll on the new year!