2006 VW Passat

[Mikey444]

I like, In fact, I LOVE. And base, it's a RWD, optional AWD.

56K --> Maybe NOT

Preliminary Specifications:

• Price Range (estimated MSRP): $31,500 - 46,000
• Body Type: 4-door sedan
• Layout: front engine, RWD (optional AWD)
• Base Engine: 200 hp, 2.0-L, 16-valve, DOHC, FSI turbocharged I-4
• Optional Engine: 280 hp, 3.6-L, 24-valve, DOHC, VR6
• Optional Engine: 136 hp, 2.0-L, turbodiesel I-4
• Transmission: 6-spd manual (optional 6-spd auto with manual mode)
• Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
• Curb Weight: N/A
• Seating Cap: 5
• Cargo Volume (trunk): 565 L (20.0 cu ft)
• Fuel Economy (city/hwy): N/A
• Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
• Direct Competitors: Acura TL, Buick Allure, Chevrolet Epica / Malibu / Impala, Chrysler Sebring / 300, Ford Taurus / Five Hundred, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata / XG 350, Kia Magentis / Amanti, Mazda6, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima / Maxima, Toyota Camry / Avalon
• Web Site: www.vw.ca

 

[Mikey444]

more...

 

[Iggy]

It's gonna be RWD?????!!?!?!!

 

[Douggie]

The rear is fugly. Do they HAVE to make the logo THAT big? Looks like it's the size of a CD!

BTW, could you please convert the pics to jpg before posting them? Thanks

 

[Mikey444]

It's gonna be RWD?????!!?!?!!

You bet. And AWD will still be optional

 

[Mikey444]

The rear is fugly. Do they HAVE to make the logo THAT big? Looks like it's the size of a CD!

BTW, could you please convert the pics to jpg before posting them? Thanks

There are a lot more good things about this car than there are bad things. But there is still no fuel consumption estimates and curbweight. So until than I am holding my breath.

 

[digitalricepape]

i think it looks good. it looks like the vw phaeton, although that hasnt been sellin that well.

 

[Mikey444]

the phaeton hasnt been selling cause it's too much friggin money and sooo blody heavy. Here in Canada if you buy a Phaeton you have to pay a excise weight tax!

Here is an article on the phaeton:


http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/roadtest,view,Volkswagen.spy?artid=33099&pg=1

 

[Dexter]

garbage. 200hp? garbage.

 

[Roywhitep5]

the phaeton hasnt been selling cause it's too much friggin money and sooo blody heavy. Here in Canada if you buy a Phaeton you have to pay a excise weight tax!

Here is an article on the phaeton:


http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/roadtest,view,Volkswagen.spy?artid=33099&pg=1

that article makes me sad. there was alot of love that went into that car

 

[Mikey444]

garbage. 200hp? garbage.

cant you read? 200hp is the base engine, already much better than a Mazda 6. Optional engines are:

Optional Engine: 280 hp, 3.6-L, 24-valve, DOHC, VR6
Optional Engine: 136 hp, 2.0-L, turbodiesel I-4

 

[Giallou P5]

I seen the Phaeton in the city on tuesday, s*** si so big, i wouldn't pay that much for a VW, i can buy a damn Skyline orSylvia for that price, and shave 20G left after adding goodies to it

 

[jeremyfl]

As far as hp is concerned VW is know for understating there hp. Also on the Turbo models (not sure about the others) you can chip it and get some big hp gains.

 

[Douggie]

cant you read? 200hp is the base engine, already much better than a Mazda 6. Optional engines are:

Optional Engine: 280 hp, 3.6-L, 24-valve, DOHC, VR6
Optional Engine: 136 hp, 2.0-L, turbodiesel I-4

Yeah, but a Mazda 6 doesn't cost $30+K. I think you can get the MSP6 for this price.

But then, one is a german car, one is a japanese. So it's hard to compare. But personally, I'm not too thrilled about the reliability of VWs (the Jettas, at least)

 

[Dexter]

whats reading?

 

[Mikey444]

I forgot to mention that those are Canadian specs thus making the estimated price CANADIAN DOLLARS

 

[Douggie]

I forgot to mention that those are Canadian specs thus making the estimated price CANADIAN DOLLARS

My bad. Makes more sense now...

 

[steplat]

looks like they aren't even trying to make the cars different from the audi's anymore, just rebadging the A6.

 

[Mikey444]

well, it's the exact same car anyways.

 

[Jhova1012]

Hmmm I guess that 280hp 3.6l VR6 will be the one powering the new R36...