Comments on: 2007 Volkswagen Passat R36 spied in testing

By: ironpony42

ironpony42 — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:03:37 +0000

meh, it’s doomed. I don’t see this flyin off the lot when I can get my hands on so many other perfomance vehicles for a lot less $$$. The car has bland styling, and doesn’t “stir the soul” at all. VW should keep doing what it once did, economy cars for the masses, that’s what the company was all about. It should leave Audi to the performance end of things.

And HEY VW, WHERE MY DAMN RETRO VW BUS??? Where’s my modern Syncro Westfalia??? Drop the R#-crap and get to work!

Don’t get me wrong, I dig VW, and I dig sporty wagons. IPD here in Oregon makes some of the meanest Volvo Wagons in the world. I’d go that route before I messed with this abomination.

By: obsessedwithautos

obsessedwithautos — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:27:17 +0000

I’d never thought I’d say badass about a Passat, but looks like that changes with this model. Although I’d rather have the 6 speed manual because I’m a purist. Now VW should make 4Motion available so that there isn’t a huge amount of torque steer. And I’ll keep the black wheels.

By: Renton

Renton — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:29:01 +0000

Very nice.

By: SSTRFSTR

SSTRFSTR — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 05:14:50 +0000

The W8 made only 270 hp and was a big, heavy engine that was a complete PITA to work on. It was a lemon and most VW techs are glad it’s gone for good.

By: A4

A4 — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 05:01:32 +0000

they ought to make it an R whatever with the W8 motor. That way there is actually a significant power boost over the 3.6 passat, just like the R32 has a huge jump from the Golf. Either way this thing will be absolutly badass, but this would be the right way to execute the W8 engine.

By: autonutt

autonutt — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:18:30 +0000

The R36 is a much better idea for a top-of-the-line Passat than the old W8 was.. and kudos for the wagon version! Now I can’t wait for the inevitable R32 Jetta sedan and wagon

By: moogleii

moogleii — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:18:48 +0000

I agree about the chrome shield. Glad it’s not present here.

By: InvisibleEcho

InvisibleEcho — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:35:46 +0000

That’s actually worth looking into. I’m not a big fan of 2/3 door hatchbacks, so even a wagon-type Passat R36 is definitely interesting, although I’d rather take a sedan. Plus, you can’t beat that DSG, although I still do love the control you get over a manual. Hope it doesn’t get fat like the Jetta did last year.

By: ehhh?

ehhh? — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:16:39 +0000

It better have atleast 300hp if not more because this will be one heavy car, and one very expensive one. A normal v6 passat with 4motion can hit the 40k mark. And as good as DSG i hope (without much faith) that they would put a 6 speed in anyways. Lots of chances to fail here, but I would love to see it succeed.

By: AuDub

AuDub — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:40:24 +0000

yes i agree bepsf.. that alone makes it a lot better.. but sadly, passat is still not for me. it’s too family-car-like in my opinion.
i’ve no doubt in its performance though, carrying the R badge.

By: 6ix

6ix — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:39:05 +0000

Wow, that black one looks awesome! Good, they put the DSG in there!

By: 1c3d0g

1c3d0g — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:28:48 +0000

Toy Yoda: if they decide to lower the weight they’ll most definitely use aluminum, my friend. Audi has an extensive history with that particular metal and I’m sure its parent company Volkswagen will not hesitate to use it (unless they feel it’ll cannibalize sales of their expensive cousin).

By: YourNameHere

YourNameHere — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:27:59 +0000

ill take a wagon please. i have always been a big fan of the Audi wagon family.

By: davebo

davebo — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:13:13 +0000

I’ve been waiting years for someone to make some sort of electric hybrid wagon so i can haul my gear around, but if this gets decent mileage with 280hp AND the dsg, i might reconsider.

By: bepsf

bepsf — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:51:25 +0000

Does anyone else think it looks lots better than the standard Passat if for no other reason than the Big Chrome Shield is gone?

By: Toy Yoda

Toy Yoda — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:51:13 +0000

300hp. Hehehe… Nice. Now, if it’s lighter than my BMW 6 series, which it wouldn’t be hard to do, I’m sure it will be faster. Hehehe, I can’t believe it. Awesome, can’t wait til it comes out.

By: savedsol

savedsol — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:22:49 +0000

Wagon – sweet!

By: roadrage

roadrage — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:14:23 +0000

sweet~