Earlier this month, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) launched the updated Passat Elegance 2.0 TSI, that includes small enhancements for 2022. The D-phase sedan is at the moment on show on the Volkswagen Tour roadshow at 1 Utama Shopping Centre.
If that is the primary time you’re getting acquainted with the automotive, then observe that it rides on new twin-tone 18-inch Bonneville wheels, new VW badges (slimmer font), a new contact panel with haptic suggestions for the Climatronic triple-zone local weather system (equivalent to the Passat R-Line and Arteon), and wireless Android Auto for the 9.2-inch Discover Pro infotainment system.
These upgrades do come at a slight improve in worth, so the Passat Elegance 2.0 TSI now retails for RM183,680 (inclusive of the SST exemption, till June 30, 2020), up a mere RM801 from earlier than. No different modifications have been made.
Colour choices stay the identical, as is the tune for the 2.0 litre turbocharged 4-pot. For the Elegance, the engine delivers 190 PS and 320 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-pace DSG twin-clutch transmission that drives the entrance wheels.
It nonetheless doesn’t include autonomous emergency braking, however the present Side Assist blind spot monitoring with rear cross-visitors alert, tyre strain monitoring system, six airbags and stability management stay.
Those eager on trying out the Passat – in addition to the Mk8 Golfs – might head over to the Volkswagen Tour roadshow at 1 Utama Shopping Centre (Centre Court, Old Wing, Ground Floor). It’s open to public from February 23 to 27, and runs from 10am to 10pm.
