Volkswagen Passat News

Volkswagen to axe Passat sedan and Arteon?
By Justin Hilliard · 30 Nov 2020
According to a new Automotive News report, Volkswagen will axe the mid-size Passat sedan and Arteon from its global model line-up as SUVs continue to rise in popularity and all-electric vehicles (EVs) become a key focus for the German brand
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Volkswagen increases Passat facelift pricing
By Justin Hilliard · 06 Jul 2020
Volkswagen Australia has increased the pricing of the recently facelifted Passat mid-size car
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Hot sedans highlight busy 2020 launch circuit
By Justin Hilliard · 27 May 2020
While sedans may be as unpopular as ever, that doesn't mean there aren't a few launching in Australia in 2020.
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Volkswagen issues massive transmission recall
By Justin Hilliard · 03 Apr 2020
Volkswagen Australia has recalled 16,098 Polo, Golf, Jetta and Passat cars, and Caddy vans, over a problem with their DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission
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VW Passat 2020 pricing and specs revealed
By Matt Campbell · 27 Nov 2019
The Volkswagen Passat model range is set to be refreshed in 2020, with a new entry-grade 140TSI Business model, and plenty besides.
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VW explains how TDI will survive Euro6d
By Tom White · 30 Aug 2019
Volkswagen says developments to its 2.0-litre TDI engine offered in the Passat and Golf ranges will now have a new “Twin Dosing” system to drastically reduce harmful emissions.
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The future of VW in Australia has no PHEVs
By Tom White · 28 Aug 2019
Plug-in hybrid VWs ruled out in Australia altogether.
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Faulty airbag and emissions issue recalls
By Tom White · 24 May 2019
Jaguar Land Rover has recalled examples of its Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Velar and Sport range sold between 2016 and 2018, while Volkswagen has recalled Golfs, Passats and Transporters sold in 2003.
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Victoria Police to roll in go-fast Passats
By Andrew Chesterton · 14 Mar 2019
The next set of flashing lights you see in your rearview mirror could belong to a Passat 206 TSI Proline Wagon, with Victoria Police ordering 15 of the practical and potent Volkswagens to join its highway patrol and specialist division fleets.
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What has VW done to the Passat for 2020?
By Andrew Chesterton · 06 Feb 2019
Volkswagen has whipped the covers off its updated Passat range ahead of the vehicle's offical unveiling in Geneva.
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