Official Pics: Volkswagen Passat R36 (Sedan & Wagon)

NYCshopper · 11-15-2006, 09:42 AM

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r0bman · 11-15-2006, 09:48 AM

that is the ugliest interior I have ever seen on a car... well, ever. Blech.

chrisarella · 11-15-2006, 10:03 AM

It's easy to see the Audi influences.

Slack · 11-15-2006, 10:05 AM

The pedal design is ugly and the dead pedal looks like it was made for Flinstone feet.

FNR32 · 11-15-2006, 10:07 AM

Interested idea..... Yea, that's all ive got right now guys. Ill be sure to drive one if/when they make it to dealers. Any idea when they are do to ship out?Also, any specs?

Rapid_Roo · 11-15-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by r0bman

that is the ugliest interior I have ever seen on a car... well, ever. Blech.

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slack

The pedal design is ugly and the dead pedal looks like it was made for Flinstone feet.

+1

they look like they will be slippery when wet too.

and if this is their "R" model, why does it look so dowdy?

NismoSkylineGTR · 11-15-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by r0bman

that is the ugliest interior I have ever seen on a car... well, ever. Blech.

all i can say is you have a bad taste

thats a good interior imo

sasquatch95 · 11-15-2006, 10:38 AM

i really like the new passat and an R model is definitely welcome. I'd be interested to see what kind of performance it has. that interior looks like a disco ball exploded and stuck only on select parts of the dash and center console.

BillT · 11-15-2006, 11:08 AM

The patterned aluminum trim doesn't look so good, but everything else is pretty nice.

BraveUlysses · 11-15-2006, 11:24 AM

I'll take those seats! Patterened aluminum looks bad though.

left footed whooten · 11-15-2006, 11:29 AM

1. Ugliest dash snice the 1978 Trans-am. Nice prism stickers. Rokken with Dokken.
2. Frumpy, frumpy, frumpy. Not Sporty.
3. Spend a little more $ and get an Audi. Doesn't even have to be an S4.
4. Better yet.....Legacy. Done deal.

If Audi has the Knurdels to bring this silly ugly thing, then FHI needs to get an STI wagon, Legacy, and Fozzy over here STAT.

happasaiyan · 11-15-2006, 11:55 AM

saw the title, thought wow, thats cool!

...then i saw the interior and i wanted to vom.

EBWRC#1 · 11-15-2006, 11:59 AM

What an ugly thing!

SCRAPPYDO · 11-15-2006, 01:49 PM

<---- Missing my 74 Trans Am, dash makes me wonder why, VW, why.

lawn boy · 11-15-2006, 02:05 PM

soooo hot. what are the powertrain specs? and is it coming to the us?

sil0nt · 11-15-2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BraveUlysses

I'll take those seats! Patterened aluminum looks bad though.

Ya, get that Aluminum out of there. Just a brushed aluminum or something a bit more subtle would do the trick. The rest of the interior is good. A wagon with a proper transmission would be a nice car.

Rev1 · 11-15-2006, 02:28 PM

Looks horrible! Apparently trying they're trying to tighten the gap with the new A4 way too much ... the front bumper and air splitters and lower fascia is very A4ish .... but uglier

woody06967 · 11-15-2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by left footed whooten

3. Spend a little more $ and get an Audi. Doesn't even have to be an S4.
4. Better yet.....Legacy. Done deal.

3.) Audis are a lot more, albeit overpriced.
4.) Agreed

noodleface · 11-15-2006, 03:45 PM

I'd hit it.

gargleblaster · 11-15-2006, 03:48 PM

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/...ce-passat-r36/

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Volkswagen today unveiled the much-anticipated Passat R36 — a high performance variant of the popular sedan and wagon. The 296 horsepower R36 features a DSG transmission and 4Motion all-wheel-drive.

Zero to 62 mph takes 5.6 seconds for the sedan and 5.8 seconds for the wagon, thanks to a power 3.6 liter FSI engine. The cars have a top speed of 155 mph.

The R36 will be on display at the Essen Motor Show in Germany, taking place December 1 to 10. For a look at both the wagon and sedan, have a look at our gallery after the jump…

onelove221 · 11-15-2006, 03:52 PM

I like the interior. I guess they are trying to invoke the Veyron with the use of knurled aluminum.

My biggest problem with the Volksmobiles isn't the interior, its the Haldex system. There's a reason why Audis don't use it and are considered to be the 'high performance' division of VAG. Haldex is great for safety, not so good for really high performance.

BTW, does anyone know what kind of HP this thing is going to have?

If Subaru brings over a Legacy or Forester STI, it's sure to be both cheaper and faster than the Passat.

Stanley · 11-15-2006, 03:53 PM

I don't care for the aluminum foil interior, but to each his own.

Audi's used a Haldex system on the TT Quattro, iirc.

onelove221 · 11-15-2006, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Stanley

Audi's used a Haldex system on the TT Quattro, iirc.

You are correct sir. That's because it was based on a last gen Golf platform that couldn't take quattro.

All the "real" Audis use quattro.

Stanley · 11-15-2006, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by onelove221

All the "real" Audis use quattro.

Don't confuse "quattro" the marketing term, with TorSen, which is what you mean. Audi calls their Haldex system's quattro, too.

The real TorSen systems work very well, I agree.

After looking at the photos a bit more, I really do like the lines of the wagon but the rear of the sedan looks a bit too much like a Chevy Impala. In any event, I'd be hard pressed not to spend a bit more for an Audi if I wanted a German car which wasn't a Porsche.

DannyGT · 11-15-2006, 04:56 PM

WOW! Audi R8 all over the front bumper. That was quick.

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11-15-2006, 09:42 AM	#1
NYCshopper Scooby Guru Member#: 5126 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: www.nugateway.com	Official Pics: Volkswagen Passat R36 (Sedan & Wagon) Official Pics: Volkswagen Passat R36 (Sedan & Wagon) * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-15-2006, 09:48 AM	#2
r0bman Scooby Specialist Member#: 87015 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mos Eisley, TA 85281	that is the ugliest interior I have ever seen on a car... well, ever. Blech.

11-15-2006, 10:03 AM	#3
chrisarella Scooby Specialist Member#: 35584 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: www.chrisarella.com Vehicle: 1965 FFR Roadster Coyote + TR-6060	It's easy to see the Audi influences.

11-15-2006, 10:05 AM	#4
Slack Scooby Specialist Member#: 17548 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga	The pedal design is ugly and the dead pedal looks like it was made for Flinstone feet.

11-15-2006, 10:07 AM	#5
FNR32 Scooby Specialist Member#: 84147 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Vehicle: 03 WRX Black	Interested idea..... Yea, that's all ive got right now guys. Ill be sure to drive one if/when they make it to dealers. Any idea when they are do to ship out?Also, any specs?

11-15-2006, 10:38 AM	#8
sasquatch95 Scooby Specialist Member#: 17163 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2006 Legacy Non-GT white	i really like the new passat and an R model is definitely welcome. I'd be interested to see what kind of performance it has. that interior looks like a disco ball exploded and stuck only on select parts of the dash and center console.

11-15-2006, 11:08 AM	#9
BillT Scooby Newbie Member#: 16169 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orlando Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon Silver	The patterned aluminum trim doesn't look so good, but everything else is pretty nice.

11-15-2006, 11:24 AM	#10
BraveUlysses Scooby Specialist Member#: 93205 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lynnwood, WA Vehicle: 1991 318iS 2000 Z3MCoupe	I'll take those seats! Patterened aluminum looks bad though.

11-15-2006, 11:29 AM	#11
left footed whooten Scooby Specialist Member#: 44652 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Truckee, CA Vehicle: 06 Eastern Sierra Assault Wagon	1. Ugliest dash snice the 1978 Trans-am. Nice prism stickers. Rokken with Dokken. 2. Frumpy, frumpy, frumpy. Not Sporty. 3. Spend a little more $ and get an Audi. Doesn't even have to be an S4. 4. Better yet.....Legacy. Done deal. If Audi has the Knurdels to bring this silly ugly thing, then FHI needs to get an STI wagon, Legacy, and Fozzy over here STAT.

11-15-2006, 11:55 AM	#12
happasaiyan Scooby Specialist Member#: 37731 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Rolling Meadows, IL Vehicle: '07 TL-S 6MT '07 RDX-T	saw the title, thought wow, thats cool! ...then i saw the interior and i wanted to vom.

11-15-2006, 11:59 AM	#13
EBWRC#1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 86843 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: 500 Abarth !!! Vehicle: Io Sono a 500 Driver !	What an ugly thing!

11-15-2006, 01:49 PM	#14
SCRAPPYDO Scooby Guru Member#: 873 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Just outside of Houston TX Vehicle: 2013 Golf R 1971 240Z	<---- Missing my 74 Trans Am, dash makes me wonder why, VW, why.

11-15-2006, 02:05 PM	#15
lawn boy Scooby Specialist Member#: 16345 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: WashPA Vehicle: 2003 WRX- Sold E60 BMW 545i	soooo hot. what are the powertrain specs? and is it coming to the us?

11-15-2006, 02:28 PM	#17
Rev1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 51240 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago Vehicle: 08 Lexus IS350 Black	Looks horrible! Apparently trying they're trying to tighten the gap with the new A4 way too much ... the front bumper and air splitters and lower fascia is very A4ish .... but uglier

11-15-2006, 03:45 PM	#19
noodleface Scooby Newbie Member#: 111952 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Limited WRB	I'd hit it.

11-15-2006, 03:52 PM	#21
onelove221 Scooby Newbie Member#: 118781 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Washington, DC Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V Laser Red	I like the interior. I guess they are trying to invoke the Veyron with the use of knurled aluminum. My biggest problem with the Volksmobiles isn't the interior, its the Haldex system. There's a reason why Audis don't use it and are considered to be the 'high performance' division of VAG. Haldex is great for safety, not so good for really high performance. BTW, does anyone know what kind of HP this thing is going to have? If Subaru brings over a Legacy or Forester STI, it's sure to be both cheaper and faster than the Passat.

11-15-2006, 03:53 PM	#22
Stanley Scooby Guru Member#: 7374 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SF Bay Area Vehicle: 2137 Studebaker BlingBlingBlue	I don't care for the aluminum foil interior, but to each his own. Audi's used a Haldex system on the TT Quattro, iirc.

11-15-2006, 04:56 PM	#25
DannyGT Scooby Specialist Member#: 6281 Join Date: May 2001 Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Graphite Pearl - SOLD :(	WOW! Audi R8 all over the front bumper. That was quick.