Break hunting for the Passat
The Passat CC also exist in the body break in 2013.
Volkswagen wants to boost its Passat family by providing more sporting new bodywork, more dynamic. So the next break will also exist on the basis of the CC, the sedan-like four-door coupe. A shooting brake with a tail and a very slanted bezel, which will not hurt too much the volume of cargo that should be close to that of the existing estate. A break treaty that could be stored in the catalog and live his life alongside the new model. This could happen if everything goes well in 2013, it would use the most efficient engines of the sedan and hybrid version also available.
Three years ago that the latest generation Volkswagen Passat travels our roads. A veritable soap opera success, moreover, that this great family sedan! It must be said that we are in the 6th generation, the first having made his first steps in 1973. And yes, it does not make us any younger … This latest development blows a bit hot and cold. If it improves greatly on some issues, such as driving behavior or presentation of the cockpit, it is declining somewhat in quality of finish, some hard plastics foamed plastics replacing the older generation. Regarding reliability, the outcome is more favorable than the previous generation, despite some teething troubles, unresolved or under eradication.
What you can try
The design of the dashboard more airy! The design is nicer than the previous Passat.
The many technical innovations.
Livability including aft: she generous legroom is important width elbows sufficient for three adults settle comfortably.
The high degree of safety: no equipment is active or passive safety is missing.
The presentation very flattering.
The 2.0 TDI and 2.0 FSI always as efficient and enjoyable to drive.
What may make you hesitate
The price / equipment unfavorable.
A long list of options like a day without bread.
¾ rear visibility reduced (except on the break SW).
The disappearance of the V6 diesel, yet very pleasant. Later replaced for the 2.0 TDI 170 bhp version.
The finish is slightly below the previous generation, even if it remains at the level of competition.
Buy / Quote
Not given to buying new, it does not discount too quickly. As a result, its rates are supported on occasion.
Consumption
Generally positive. Engines with direct injection gasoline are simple in use “normal” diesels are downright frugal.
Insurance
Without reaching summits, premiums are averaging Graduate 10% French family.
Parts prices
Good and bad surprises. Some supplies are cheap, when major organs (clutch, rear shocks) are more expensive than average.
Maintenance
Frequency of maintenance visits: every 15 000 to 30 000 km. The talks “Long Life” are really expensive, but 2 times less frequent when we found it …
Description
Passat VI has experienced some teething troubles, like nearly all cars on the market, some quite large. But overall after 3 year career can say tranquility is formatting for its owners. A real improvement over its predecessor …
Heavy breakdowns and immobilizing
Breech. On the first models produced 2.0 TDI 140, a porosity of the head can cause an abnormal consumption of coolant, and at worst an overheating engine. It must be replaced. Most often used as collateral.
Other failures or weaknesses
Tires. Improper alignment adjustment from the factory could cause rapid and irregular wear of the tires on the first models produced.
Flywheel. Of the 2.0 TDI, it can get noisy early. Worse, it can break resulting in the clutch in his fall. A reminder occurred on some series.
Turbo. Some cases of fouling on the 2.0 TDI models before May 2005. The replacement was covered under warranty.
1.9 TDI 105. Operation and to hit shots led to develop a new software management engine electronics, which has resolved those uncertainties.
1.6 and 2.0 FSI engines. Risk of water infiltration into the injection computer, resulting in running struck and at worst an engine stall. A reminder in late 2006.
External appearance
Wipers. Their lifespan is quite limited, and sometimes imperfectly they wipe the windshield. A reminder has also sought to prevent their arrest in the rain (water from entering the engine).
Malfunctioning electronic / functions on
Electric parking brake. Few case of impossibility snap brake parking electric or conversely difficulty remove.
Cruise control. It turns off while driving. Generally adjustment contactor pedal clutch suffices eliminate this hazard.
ESP. On the first models, the witness of the ESP (stability control) may turn without reason, the handset and the center console. May be accompanied by stopping the air conditioning. Must reprogram the electronic boxes corresponding.
Reminder and correction concession
September 2005: The 2.0 TDI made between January and April 2005 returned to the garage for reprogramming the software of the particulate filter. Risk of loss of power.
March 2006: Risk of separation of the rod end, following a bad torque of 636 models produced between April and July 2005.
June 2006: On models 2.0 TDI 140 6 speed manual gearbox, manufactured until June 2005, risk of damage to the dual mass flywheel, following a failure of the discharge outlet of a bleed screw hydraulics.
November 2006: replacement of the computer models injection 1.6 FSI and 2.0 FSI made until March 2005, following a water leak in it. Risk is a function of engine hit, or even a blackout.
January 2007: 300,000 recalled models, including 35,500 in France. Soucis on Diet electrical wipers which simply can stop under rain. Brake and worries about 2.0 TFSI.
