Passat B8 Specification Summary

**limiteded** · 03-10-2015, 10:14 PM

Got my hands on the Spec summary today.

as most are aware, 3 trim levels.

Highlights:

New compeditive entry model
XDL standard across range
LED headlights
LED rear headlights std across range

132kW TSI spec:

1.8L TSI 132kW 250Nm
3 zone climate control
multi collision brake
drivers knee airbag (9 airbags total)
Istanbul 17 alloys
Discover media sat nav 6.5inch
App connect
Cloth seat upholstery black comfort cloth
front & rear park sensors with rear view plus
full size spare
silver roof rails wagon

132TSI Comfortline - additional equipment over & above 132TSI

front assist with city emergency brake
side assist, lane change assist
lane assist, lane departure warning
rear traffic alert
adaptive cruise control
front fog lights with static corner light
keyless access, entry & start
auto tailgate for wagon
vienna leather in black only
Discover Pro sat nav 8inch
17 inch London alloy

140TDI Highline - Additional equipment over & above Comfortline

2.0L TDI 140kW 400Nm
Euro 6 emission standard
6 speed DSG
Alarm system
Nappa leather in Black or St Tropez
Driver profile select
MFD premium with colour display ( not Active Info)
18 inch Dartford alloys
Enhanced exterior chrome styling cues
Darkened & enhanced LED Taillight assembly

3 option packs:

Driver Assist pack (132TSI)

ACC
Front Assist City EB
Side assist
Lane assist
Rear traffic alert
Drive profile select

Luxury Pack ( Comfortline & Highline)

LED headlights
sunroof
ambient interior lighting
electric folding mirrors
drive profile select
park assist 3

R -Line pack (Comfortline & Highline)

R line logo on grille
front sports seats
black nappa leather with carbon style side bolsters
R line logo embroided into head restraint
gearshift paddles
alloy pedals
19 inch Verona alloy
lowered suspension
dark tint rear windows
Black roof
R line exterior styling

7 Colours

Pure White
Reflex Silver
Indium Grey
Tungsten Silver
Harvard Blue
Night Blue
Deep Black

**Buzy_Robot** · 04-10-2015, 12:43 AM

Awesome! Thanks for sharing, mate.

**Riker** · 06-10-2015, 12:19 PM

Look to be well specced but of course prices still yet to be released & for many wanting an equivalent power/drivetrain replacement option for their B7 V6 High/B6 R36 there is no measurable option offered, presently...

**donweather** · 06-10-2015, 12:44 PM

Might be a wee bit longer before we see this too:

140TDI Highline - Additional equipment over & above Comfortline
2.0L TDI 140kW 400Nm
Euro 6 emission standard

**Buzy_Robot** · 06-10-2015, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by donweather

Might be a wee bit longer before we see this too:

140TDI Highline - Additional equipment over & above Comfortline
2.0L TDI 140kW 400Nm
Euro 6 emission standard

If it has the new EA288 (rather than the EA189) diesel engine which is Euro6 compliant, why would they delay it's release?

According to the specs this is the flagship model in the B8 Passat range and it would better to pull the launch of the B8 Passat in Australia until next year if all they can offer right now are the base-spec and mid-spec models.

**Buzy_Robot** · 06-10-2015, 01:19 PM

Got further clarification from Drive today:

Volkswagen fixes could extend to new car

Volkswagen has said its new diesel cars meet tighter Euro 6 emissions standards and don't have the cheating software that was installed in the EA189 engine, which was designed for Euro 5 rules. The diesel engines in question were fitted in cars from model year 2009 to 2015.

So, the 140TDI B8 Passat should be ready for launch later this month.

**Cossor** · 06-10-2015, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by donweather

Might be a wee bit longer before we see this too:

140TDI Highline - Additional equipment over & above Comfortline
2.0L TDI 140kW 400Nm
Euro 6 emission standard

I wonder why

But I still wait in hope