Volkswagen has released images of the ninth-generation Passat sedan and wagon being put through its paces in a final development round ahead of its launch in the first quarter of 2024. Amongst a range of updates, Volkswagen has detailed a revamped cabin design that does away with the polarising touch-sensitive […]
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MY2018 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg edition on sale in Australia
Slotting in between practical wagon and off-road-ready SUV, Volkswagen offers the Passat Alltrack. And today the local arm has announced a new version of the special Wolfsburg edition with added features and value. Volkswagen has offered a number of Wolfsburg special editions, mainly based on the performance Golf range. For […]
Volkswagen Arteon local specs confirmed, on sale in Australia in October
Volkswagen Australia has announced some specs and local details for the incoming Arteon four-door coupe, ahead of its market launch here in October. The Arteon was only just unveiled at the Geneva motor show in March this year, but it seems the local arm is jumping straight onto it and […]
Volkswagen Arteon previewed as new Passat CC
Volkswagen’s successor to the Passat-based CC four-door coupe, the Arteon, has been teased clearly showing headlamp and grille details as well as rear LED and three-quarter window treatment. Set to make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 7, the Arteon features a new grille motif for […]
Volkswagen Passat production halts continue, demand dwindling
Volkswagen has confirmed it will extend its production halt at one of its factories in Germany, citing declining demand for the Passat sedan and wagon variant. Volkswagen will pause production of the Passat at its Emden facility in northern Germany between February 16-17, and February 21, according to a company […]
Volkswagen reveals sporty Passat GT concept for LA show
Volkswagen has confirmed it is bringing a spiced-up Passat GT Concept to the Los Angeles motor show this year, adding a bit of spice to the otherwise conservative sedan. The Passat GT is the product of Volkswagen’s American operations, and takes its underpinnings from an older generation Passat, sold mostly […]
2017 Volkswagen Passat on sale in Australia, with 206TSI variant
Volkswagen Australia is introducing MY2017 updates for the Passat sedan, wagon, and Alltrack range, coinciding with the release of the new 206TSI range-topper. Starting with the MY17 updates, all variants now come with Air Care dual-zone climate control, while the Luxury pack adds a luggage net, and the R-Line package […]
US-spec Volkswagen Passat to switch to MQB platform
The next-generation of the American-spec Volkswagen Passat is set to benefit from the MQB transverse matrix which also underpins the global model (including in Australia), as well as the upcoming Teramont SUV to be manufactured in the same Chattanooga, Tennesee factory as the Passat. This is according to a company […]