The Volkswagen Passat R-Line was updated for the 2022 model year not too long ago and we’re bringing you a gallery of the vary-topping variant that sits above the Elegance. Still regionally assembled in Malaysia, the R-Line now retails at RM212,939 (on-the-street with out insurance coverage, inclusive of gross sales tax exemption), which is RM8,506 greater than the checklist worth when it was first launched back in October 2020.
As a part of the mannequin 12 months replace, the two.0 litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine now delivers 220 PS (217 hp) from 4,500-6,200 rpm and 350 Nm of torque from 1,500-4,400 rpm. These figures are increased than the 190 PS (187 hp) and 320 Nm that the R-Line shared with the Elegance.
Besides a extra highly effective engine, the R-Line additionally will get a six-velocity DSG moist twin-clutch transmission as an alternative of a seven-velocity unit. This setup and its accompanying figures are curiously much like what you bought with the pre-facelift Passat Highline. Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) adaptive dampers (not discovered on the pre-facelift mannequin) and an XDS digital differential lock are nonetheless commonplace fitments.
Exterior adjustments are refined and embrace using the most recent Volkswagen emblem design, making the Passat the second mannequin to take action after the Arteon. The color palette has additionally been lowered from six to 5 colors, with returning choices being two pearl-impact hues – Deep Black and Oryx White – whereas metallic colors are Aquamarine Blue, Manganese Grey and a brand new Scale Silver (replaces Reflex Silver). Tamarind Brown has been dropped.
Moving inside, the R-Line will get the Arteon R-Line’s contact management panels (with haptic suggestions) for its Climatronic triple-zone local weather system, whereas the eight-speaker setup has been upgraded to a Harman Kardon system. This consists of 12 audio system, 700 watts of amplification and 4 sound modes, specifically Pure, Chill Out, Live and Energy.
The remainder of the package checklist stays the identical as earlier than, with commonplace objects being the R-Line styling package deal, 19-inch Verona alloy wheels, LED headlamps and taillights with sequential indicators, a flat-bottomed steering wheel, aluminum pedals, black headlining and black Nappa leather-based upholstery with a carbon fibre-like sample.
The checklist additionally features a 11.7-inch digital instrument show, a Discover Pro navigation system with a 9.2-inch touchscreen and wi-fi Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto connectivity, keyless entry and engine begin, Climatronic triple-zone local weather management, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, cruise management, a reverse digital camera, 14-means powered entrance seats with driver’s facet reminiscence and therapeutic massage operate.
No adjustments in the protection division both, with commonplace package being six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake help, stability management, blind spot monitoring with rear cross site visitors alert, a tyre strain monitoring system and ISOFIX baby seat anchors on the rear. Each buy comes with a 5-12 months, limitless-mileage guarantee, a 3-12 months free service package deal and 5 years of free roadside help, the identical as earlier than.
