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Volkswagen Passat R-Line Launches in the UK

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Volkswagen expands its Passat lineup in the British market by offering the new R-Line kit as well as a new fuel-efficient 1.4 liter TSI engine. The new powertrain replaces the 1.8-litre TSI unit and develops the exact same 160 PS. As for the R-Line kit, it’s a factory-made tuning package with visual enhancements and upgraded equipment.

The Passat R-Line comes with revised front and rear bumpers and a unique grille, side skirts, rear spoiler, LED lights, and 18-inch ‘Kansas’ alloy wheels, wrapped in low-profile 235/40 tyres as well as 15mm lowered suspension. The R-Line bodykit (bumpers, side skirts and spoiler) is also available for the Passat Highline and Sport, at £900.

As for the additional equipment, the car gets all the goodies of the Passat S, in addition to Bluetooth, USB and iPod connectivity, DAB digital radio and a leather-trimmed multifunction steering wheel.

Passat R-Line model line-up and pricing

Model CO2,
g/km
Urban
mpg
Extra
-urban
mpg
Combined
mpg
Price, £
RRP OTR
Saloon
1.4-litre TSI 160 PS BMT 6spd manual 144 34.4 56.5 45.6 22,470
1.4-litre TSI 160 PS BMT 7spd DSG 142 36.7 54.3 46.3 23,970
1.6-litre TDI 105 PS BMT 6spd manual 114 54.3 74.3 65.7 22,115
2.0-litre TDI 140 PS BMT 6spd manual 119 50.4 70.6 61.4 23,230
2.0-litre TDI 140 PS BMT 6spd DSG 135 44.8 62.8 54.3 24,970
Estate
1.4-litre TSI 160 PS BMT 6spd manual 144 34.4 56.5 45.6 23,880
1.4-litre TSI 160 PS BMT 7spd DSG 144 36.2 53.3 45.6 25,385
1.6-litre TDI 105 PS BMT 6spd manual 116 53.3 70.6 64.2 23,490
2.0-litre TDI 140 PS BMT 6spd manual 120 50.4 70.6 61.4 24,620
2.0-litre TDI 140 PS BMT 6spd DSG 135 44.8 62.8 54.3 26,385

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