2018 Volkswagen Passat R Line Review - All Show No Go
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- We go for a drive in the 2018 Volkswagen Passat R Line.
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What do you guys think? Is the R Line enough? Do we need a Passat R?
Passat R36 needs to come back!
TheStraightPipes yes. 4WD and 4WS.
The R line doesn't seem as aggressive as an upgrade as the S line from Audi. I'm actually surprised at how boring the car looks with the R line addition. If you took off the badges you wouldn't even notice it has any options on it (without the fog lights people would likely think it was the base model). But the Golf R is also pretty tame as well. VW = boring. I think when you have to describe something as "adult" you're really just nicely saying boring.
R Line definitely not enough. This big sedan should have the VR6, or the 300HP 2.0T. Ever since Passat went Tennessee it reminds me of an old Crown Vic. Not the direction I want VW headed in. But Murica loves big sedans.. that's why this exists.
+Jacob Mueller yeah it has its target demographic and I feel that we're not in that. It's probably enough power and "aggressive look" for most people that will be buying it
This channel quickly became one of my favourites
+BCJDM thanks!
Mine too!
BCJDM sameeee
Yup!!!
The euro-Passat looks so much nicer than the North American version.
Vero Tabares agreed. This thing just looks fat
Sadly, no VR6 for Europe.
And is better in every single way
Vero Tabares Yeah wth is this? Ancient interior details too
Whenever I see the rear of a US spec Passat I get weirded out because it looks like a European spec Jetta
These Passats are built in my hometown of Chattanooga, TN. VW opening this plant was a BIG deal. I believe they build the Atlas here as well.
So much more pleasing to the eye than the 2018 Accord.
Test drove this after driving a base 2014 Honda Civic for a year, this thing rode amazing.
I'm really enjoying your content, guys. You're both fun to watch, but the production value on both sound and video is unparalleled for a channel this size, and even some channels that are ten times as big. Keep it up, please. I love it!
+MyMrAnimal glad you notice and enjoy all the effort we put into sound and video. Oh and content of course. Haha
It all looks lovely! I really enjoy the cutaways you do when you explain a feature, they're generally not too long and they do show off the feature very well. Like when you show the headlights or the R-badges. The only thing you could do is mention pricing a bit more, or do some comparisons, I just watched the video and I can't remember if you mentioned the price of the whole car, only these specific options. Would be a pretty easy thing to show with text on the screen if you don't want to waste time talking about it
+MyMrAnimal awesome thanks! We do talk about pricing sometimes but not always. This one's around $40k CAD!
MyMrAnimal if we mention price in Canadian dollars and fuel efficiency in km/L it kind of doesn't really help and maybe even confuses the American fan base. If I have to convert to usd and miles per gallon then I get confused!
Yuri Tereshyn I get the issue, which is why I think you could use a quick graphic to show it off. Just a quick 2 seconds of text with the price, then another 2 with the same thing converted. You've got lots of inserts where it would fit super well, and you don't need to confuse yourselves during the shoot!
Bought the 18 R-Line for my daughter. It has enough power and good handling for a teenage driver. The VW warranty of 6 years 72K miles cannot be beat. Overall the car looks "nice" and drives well. Out the door price was 21k.
Yeah we got ours back then for 23 including all the maintenance and free carwashes for 6 years it’s honestly nice for leather and heated seats and all
Totally agree, needs to be a VR6 R-Line
My dad’s 2016 passat saved my life, I will always love this generation of passat forever
The cinematography of your channel makes any car look gorgeous.
You guys are awesome! Very natural review , fun to watch with information we need to know. 👍
I can't believe you guys only have 61k subscribers! Love the channel, one of my favourite car channels for sure!
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That disappearing lower facia leaf at 2:50 tripped me out! Yuri lookin Canadian hipster in the vintage plaid. Plaid in the interior of a VW.. unfortunately doesn't make this car a GTI. LOL
Netcruzer RC TECH CARS that wasn't even an effect either haha
the 1.8T is more fun to drive than the new 2.0T that has been detuned to match the Auto transmission. This new 2.0T feels sluggish. You can press the button at the end of the signal stalk to get access to the Assistant menu which has lane keep assist at the top of the menu. 2 button press to turn on/off :)
I love how much room this car has.
APR Stage 1 tune
APR Caribeno air intake
Volkswagen Rear Sway Bar
Stoptech slotted rotors
Hawk 5.0 pads
Free up the exhaust.
Continental extreme contact tires
=Sleeper. Love my 16 Passat. ❤️ #Dasauto
The car is a completely different Beast after the tune. It should have that power right out out of the factory....just suits it perfectly.
I have a 2017 passat rline 1.8t, going to do the stage 1 apr tune cant wait. And i agree, should come with that power from factory 244hp 300trq
what a breath of fresh air these two! well done guys. theyre funny and thts good
+Norman Zainal thanks man
Love your channel. You guys are seriously up and coming. I bet your channel takes off over the next year. Nice fresh style. That Odyssey review was awesome and you follow it up with this. The title alone got a thumb up. Keeping it real.
+Rediscover Film sweet thanks so much man. Gotta be honest! :)
I absolutely love my R-Line!!! Lane keep assist on the highway is amazing!! And I am saving up for my APR stage 1 to solve that complaint 🙂
Hate when volume knob rotate the power button 6:30
+Yathu prem Hahaha yep
I have the same pet peeve, I rely solely on the steering controls because of it
devildrifterX haha
TheStraightPipes there's a hack for that: put it on the volume you like, set it off, turn it until the label is straight and put it back on
+antoine vh Hahaha yeah watch our next Beetle review. We talk about that exactly
I have a 99 v6 Passat with over 200k miles and I love it (:
been in the family since she was new
My gf had a 2014 2.5 Passat. I thought it was a great car for a daily. Huge interior and over 30 mpg hwy. I do agree though that the transmission was always in the wrong gear. I just wish VW had kept/updated the 2.5 5 cylinder, it sounded awesome but just needed more power for the size of the Passat. This new R line doesn't make sense to me without the vr6 option... Isn't being faster the whole point of anything that ever donned an R badge?
That thumbnail though
Yuri Tereshyn ikr!!
Edit: oh it’s Yuri!
My favorite car RUclips channel right now. You guys are seriously awesome.
+Wordskies7 thanks
Just picked up a used black one of these. I love the sport sedan design, looks great but yeah lacking in power. Price was right & still has 41 months left on the warranty. Nice review.
I traded in my shit CVT Nissan Altima for one of these. I dont have a sun roof push start or some of the other upgrades but I really like the car.
We need to get y'all Canadians a European Passat to drive dangit!
AGREED!!
You can sometimes feel the turbo, definitely hear it from time to time. The low end torque and well tuned tranny make it a very interesting and surprisingly impressive power plant. It is a great daily driver. It is so light that carrying passengers will bog it down. It is peppy but you will get smoked at a light by a car with more displacement if you miss the launch.
Yuri is SO cute lol. I hate that they got rid of the sleek in-dash clock under the hazards. Great video.
That car is awesome
I love how you guys do cool cars and "plain jane" cars and make them interesting, informative, and fun! More personality and chemistry between you 2 than the guys on MotorTrend, more jokes real average joe commentary than some other reviewers, and way more likable than Doug M. Between you guys and Matt Farah, I'm all set for car content.
+Vick Lagina wow man thanks. Also, we'll review anything. We've reviewed a horse. In case you haven't seen that episode
haha I'll have to go back and binge watch the channel in my spare time to check it out then! dream car on my "obtainable" list is the F-Type Jag. Wouldn't mind seeing the XJR either. I love my Infiniti's so the Q60 would be cool and the QX80 seems like you guys would have an interesting take on it. Not sure if you guys only do new press release cars but maybe some super average "regular" new cars, kind of like RCR (another of my faves) but for newer models.
Keep up all the great work!
+Vick Lagina we do everything. We've done used cars too. Problem is used cars are fun but don't get any views and we want to grow the channel so we need views!
I understand, everyone wants to see the new cars they're window shopping or are on the dream list! One of my faves so far was that Odyssey review, who does that! You guys did and it was hilarious and informative! Def keep up the variety and style and this channel will go far
I just got my 2018 passat r line and i love it!!! It’s fast enough for the money. I paid 27k and it’s worth every penny. If you are looking for more power get an Audi A4. It’s the same company just more fancy and more power with the same engine
Just found this channel, very good cinematography, and the production value is awesome!
you guys have the best channel -- I don't know why you don't have more subscribers, I know I'm one. Keep up the great work!
+Briguy1027 we don't click bait. Doesn't help us but we'd rather put out quality content
You guys deserve 10 times more subscribers. Keep up the good work!
+Martin Maksimov only 10 times? Alright we gotta work harder. We need 100 times
Man Yuri can't contain his excitement for this car.
Another good video. Excited to watch the Camry video
I own a 2017 R line. I'm glad I have the 17 & not the 18. With the addition of a APR cold air intake and an intercooler upgrade with a tune the car is no longer a dog. Those minor add on's get it up to over 240hp without any risk to reliability. I see Canada gets some options the R line in the US doesn't like memory seats and sunroof options. Power is easily upgraded on the 17.
+Alan Holmes that's what I've heard too
i have a 2017 vw 1.8T SE with tech package (US model) its a decent car. Nothing dramatic but very elegant. Here the Rline misses lotta good stuff like no fogs, no rear vents, no nav. So thats why i went with a non Rline. Altho the R line does look good. But since its an appearance package one could technically get the parts and add to to non R line trims. So R line is not a good choice. Thats y i agree with you to get a bigger engine. Have you seen the euro spec passat. Its sooooo much cooler than passat we get in north america. Why the discrimination!!!...lol
lexusfan100 how is the speed?
I think you guys enjoyed the Odyssey a lot more - that's the real driver's car of the week
Only started watching your channel yesterday, and have to say wish I'd come across it sooner. Keep up the good work guys, and many more people will subscribe
+Rhodesia lives thanks! Plenty of videos for you to catch up on
wow the passat is awesome i like if i had money i would buy it
In my VW, I adjust the volume by going back the steps I want to go forward. If I wanted volume to be on level 10, I would return it so the power button faces up, go 10 notches back, go 10 notches forward. There you go, power button centered!
Rented a 2016 Passat in Florida with the Turbo 2.0. It didn’t handle well, brakes were hard to modulate, and the engine was wonky.
If I close my eyes I imagine that Rigby and Mordecai did the review, love it!
holy crap i recognized that you guys were on 6th line and lower base line in one of your exterior B roll shots, but I was pretty skeptical... you loaded up the GPS and I couldn't believe I was right! So awesome to see that you guys are so close to me!
+Jason Jia haha yep
Finally some genuine auto reviewers ✌👏👏
+Pavan Mane thanks
Am I the only one that is fanboying over the back of the 2019 Jetta?
On a weekend trip I took last year I ended up with a Passat as a rental car. I thought it was a comfortable car and it felt peppy to me; probably because it handled great on back roads compared to the Wrangler I had at the time. I think it was the 1.8 T model, but it surprised me even in passing situations. It also got great gas mileage for as large as it is. But it is boring to look at, I don't think it has one sporty line or curve on the outside, it just blends in.
+harrismi7 I haven't driven the 1.8T Passat but from what I've heard it was better
The Passat R-Line in the US does not have all these features. I wonder why....
Love your videos. Had a Passat hire car recently. I hated the steering wheel controls. All the infotainment controls on the right except the volume which is on the left near the cruise buttons.
Love your guys stuff. If you're ever in Atlanta, you're welcome to use my F80 M3 for an episode.
+Evan Stanley thanks man! We'll let you know haha
I just got one and coming from a 2015 dodge dart lol its fast enough for me. Love the review, thanks!
Passat overall is normal car for normal daily commute, but the truck space is the best in the market, if you put back seat down, you could fit 65' Sony TV inside(Tested in mine).
you get XDS...electronic slip differential which helps to put the power down better
You guys are great, greetings from the US!
+VWdeni thanks! Greetings from America's hat
I like the car....its a little flashier than my 2015 Wolfsburg passat....but 40k is too much, but i would buy it
We need you guys to test the European Passat asap! Probably not as big in sheer size. But the driving dynamics are much better. The suspension soaks up every undulation and mid corner bumps and it damn well grips. Also the interior looks better too
Perfect weapon to kill someone off with just sheer boredom.
TheVP the car or the channel lol
The Channel? No way man.
+TheVP haha
Why aren't they importing the Euro-spec Passat to the US?
+Tigger The Cat not sure :(
Because it will cost too much for the American market and the cars that it is competing with. Get an Audi then.
Americans are cheap. That and 3 box sedans are dwindling to the stupid SUV fever.
According to vw it will be more expensive and less roomy to compete in the segment. They believe north American buyers want an inexpensive and spacious family sedan.
TheStraightPipes test one in Europe!
This car is 20k where i'm at.. seems like a great value
That tiny compartment to the left of the steering wheel is called a "Pistolenfach" in German. It translates to "Gun compartment".
ZF = Zahnradfabrik (gear/cogwheel factory).
you guys should come test the euro spec one
ITS Awesome!!
I actually got this car bc of this video
In the UK you don't really see Passat saloons (sedan) but you see a lot of Passat estates (station wagon)
I just found out your channel. And I love it. I really like watching car reviews but your channel is one of the best. I’m being totally honest.
One thing I miss: Audi cars reviews. I hope you review their cars.
And I like the way you review the cars, cuz it seems more natural once it looks like a normal friends conversation!!!!
Hope you guys get more and more subscribers
Please tweet audi Canada if you’d like to see us review their cars. Thanks for the comment!
+Thiago Sandes thanks so much. Audi won't give us cars so tweet audi Canada if you want to see us review them
Hopefully there's a tune for the engine
Why didn't you guys try out the Tipronic gear shift when shifting from "D" to "S" mode on the gear lever? It shift way quicker than the peddle shift and stays in the gear that you want it to...
We did. Just not in the video. It didn't make a big enough difference to be worth mentioning
PASSAT GT IS WHERE ITS AT!! Allow The R LINE Does Have A Good Look Though
May 2018 , you can now buy a Passat GT with the VR6!
And it looks like a big Jetta GLI. VW.ca.
Straigt pipes , you guys are the best!
We're reviewing it next month
in europe we have the passat with a 2.0 btdi 240hp 4 motion (awd) that goes from 0-60mph in 6.1sec...
By just watching you guys I have fun with you amigo✌️✌️
+Eliot Sanz awesome
These R-Lines should have “dual” exhaust! PERIOD!
Who decided filming at dusk was a good idea?…..😮
My 2008 Passat has the vr6 and AWD, they need to bring back awd for the Passat gt
For $40k CAD you can get an Accord 2.0 Touring, not sure why anyone would choose the Passat.
+Sean Roberts yeah we loved the Accord. We'll do a full review of the 2.0T when it's available early next year
People outside of North America choose Passat on Accord cause it has diesel one. Passat with diesel is the right choice if you live in where gas price is high.
Accord has the gay ass cvt fuck that shit
Emerald Videos Accord 2.0 doesn’t have a CVT.
10 speed auto or 6 sp manual with the 2.0t touring.
You Canadians get screwed over on the Passat R-Line. The Australian version comes out with the Golf R drivetrain (including 6-speed DGS and the 4MOTION AWD), and you can option it in the wagon too. It comes with the “Verona” 19” wheels, Discovery Pro 9.2” touch screen media, the Golf R steering wheel with the round centre, the new full “Active Info” digital dash and sports front seats in Carbon Nappa leather. There’s also full LED headlights with fog/cornering lights in the lower bumper, etc.
+Nick T damn!
I've been seeing a few of these on the road lately. They look the part but I always wondered if meant business. Guess not! I'd take an Accord 2.0, Camry V6 and Sonata 2.0 over this any day. 40 grand? And people were saying the stinger was overpriced at 40 and that has 365 hp. Ridiculous. Great review as always
Dylan Wodrich they live in Canada and the price is more expensive there compared to the US which tops at about $36k. It's got a good warranty though 6years/72k miles which they didn't mention
+Carlos Leal 40k CAD is 31k USD in direct conversion. So technically if you bought one here and brought it back to the States, ours is cheaper haha
TheStraightPipes the 36 k I was referring to the most expensive model which was the seller premium v6 but 40k Canadian dollars to us dollars is 31k us dollars which is the sel premium. I wish they named the us versions trendline or highline which sound way better than s, se, sel
+Carlos Leal haha yeah those are similar to Ford names
That's 40k CANADIAN. In America, these can be had for $23K.
I believe these young men have been "Naturally Asspirated"
In Germany the Passat is the Flagship. Its more luxury , bigger and taller. The Design is complete diffrently.
Vincent Franz European Passat is 10 cm smaller and 10 000$ more expensive 😁 So North American Isn’t beauty, but is worth it. I wish we can buy in Europe.
I really like this car honestly and it’s very elegant.,,,, 40k?. Wow much cheaper in the US. I paid 24k for the same exact model mine is just black.
Wtf. For that Price, you could get a polo here. A jetta is much more expensive. Gotta hate tax fuck!
Right!!
Unfortunately you get the bad version. In Australia the R line has the Golf R engine. AWD. 7 speed DSG. Digital display. New head unit. Adaptive cruise control the lot.
Yeah I think our US R-Line is fairly different. Definitely don't have rear seat AC and a lot of other features, but it's probably priced lower as well (yes, factoring in exchange rate).
Can you guys review a VW performance model in the near future? (i.e. Golf R, GTI, GLI) Great review as always!
+Kyle'sEdits we're doing Alltrack, GTI, and Golf R
I'm very curious on how the next gen Passat is gonna look like.
yall are great for a jetta, r line means something different to you
You guys really need to get into a EU/AU spec Passat (specifically the 206TSI R-Line with the same engine and drivetrain from the Golf R!). These US-spec Passats just look so dumpy and dowdy in comparison.
I really like this car, especially the interior. I think I'm that "beige interior" kind of guy. I believe it's a simple, rather luxurious car which I'd definitely buy. I mean, I like cars like this. However, it would've been even better (for me) if it'd been AWD. Also, I don't know what's the matter with Volkswagen and its rotating power buttons--they got to fix that!
Now we wishing the EU B9 Passat to come to North America
If VW would finally decide to bring the wagon to the US, they’d sell 10 times more Passats.
That volume button will not work with those with OCD.
I like valkswagen and Honda
You guys are the best , Smiles do make a lot of difference. #Favorite_RUclips_Channel
Great review! I pretty keep my lane assist on almost all the time in my golf. Regular e-brake? Electric e-brake is just so much less work.
+TurgBurglar yeah I love lane keep assist
TheStraightPipes FYI- for quick access to the driver assists, touch the botton at the end of the turn signal stalk. It brings up the driver assists menu, then you cycle through using your right steering wheel button and ok button.
+TurgBurglar yes I knew about that. It's still an additional 2 unnecessary steps. A lot of cars have a single button for on and off and that's the way we prefer. The assistants work well in most cases but it's nice to be able to turn off quickly
TheStraightPipes I see where you are coming from. I turned my assists on and leave them on. Only turn off the lane keep assist when doing back road driving, as I don't like the feeling of a ghost tugging at the wheel. My front assist has given me a false warning once or twice, other than that I love all my assists.
wait what? this is a passat..you need to come in europe to see what a proper passat is..is 10 times better than a golf...having a 280 hp tsi or 240 hp biturbo tdi...this US passat cant even match our jetta ahhah great review btw..
Just bought a 2018 in White.. R Line is really sharp looking with the larger wheels.. This car would be a MONSTER with the V6 but the 2.0 Turbo has all I need ... And the mileage on the HGWY is the best I've ever had in a medium luxury Med/Lg sedan. My normal short trip driving is 30mpg.. I get all of 36 mpg's on the 100 mile Highway trip I've done. Do not need a V6... And with the lunatic policies of this administration concerning Importing Oil rather than simply keeping it local makes NO Sense.. NO change in environmental gains what so ever.. But I am paying and many others are now $4.35 for the good gas.. $4.00 for the 89 octane.. 2.0 Turbo is brilliant now.. !
Hate the uni-brow chrome strip over the headlights.
This car looks pretty good, isnt bad overall, but that price ! This seems to be a classic case of VW overpricing. I think VW knows its not going to take any cust's away from Honda or Toyota with this car, but the old school VW faithful will still want it, and will still be willing to pay too much for it.
US 2018 passat looks like a EU 2010 passat B7.. just saying
And Euro 2010 Passat looks worse than 2005 one..
1:42 Wow ... those front brakes look tiny. Anyway, great video guys!