Evomalaysia.com | 2017 Volkswagen Passat B8 Full Review & Comparison

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So ahead of the launch of the new Passat B8, I had the opportunity to check out the car to give you a good in depth understanding of the new VW Passat B8. It's based on the Golf 7 MQB platform, and given that the one i tested comes with the exact identical drivetrain as the Golf MK7 GTI, it's very interesting.

[@SyahmieIsmade]

I like how your videos aren't scripted and you don't just read from the spec sheet but rather talk about how it really feels while driving it. Kind of the closest you can get to actually know the car second to actually test driving it. Good job

[@suck2190]

Thanks for this awesome review! Was convinced after your review and just bought a 2.0HL! I love it! Please keep up the good work!

[@isaak4416]

One of the best reviews I've seen. Cheers mate! Only thing is, when you were driving it was a bit hard to hear what you were saying cause the camera was a bit far away from you. Other than that, I've enjoyed the video. Thanks for making the comparison with the Passat's competeditors as well so we can have a more comprehensive idea of where the car stands.

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

IsaakTheGreek thank you so much! Will try and improve further. :)

[@irwane1817]

Best review, i can your smile while driving it...a sincere smile of enjoying the ride. keep up the good work Bobby

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+Irwan E1 thank you irwan!

[@adriancecil8655]

great review again Bobby……thanks!

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

thank you!

[@raphilderozario6615]

Great review dude!!! Earning a new subscriber here :D keep up the good work man

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Thank you so much! Will work hard!

[@rohitmaingi1977]

Hi bobby u gave the best review I ever watched.

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+rohit maingi thanks!!! Your words mean a lot

[@lungtee1919]

Just tested Mazda6 2.2Diesel. .. and the Passat today.. could have miss out this option.. thanks Bobby . This is definitely the choice of 200k. Didnt proceed to test the ford mondeo.

[@happynewyear8262]

your review is really damn good. keep it up.

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+Thomas Jia Jun thank you! Appreciate it

[@arunarjun85]

Bobby Ang bro plz do review for passat 1.8 comfortline

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+Arun12b okie!

[@arunarjun85]

Bobby Ang waiting bro hope u can do it soon thanks bro 😊

[@devrajmuttur7268]

thats a fantastic car.. the 380 tsi i think is the 3.2 v6 gti tsi engine.. else i love it i dont find any negative aspect excet that it dhould not have changed the tail lights skyline type...

[@boonkhongfoo2438]

Wow, it seems you enjoyed testing this car and like it more than the new A4? At the current price point, the new Passat is damn attractive. I just hope VW improved their shattered image (especially for the post sales support). At the moment I dare not buy anything with a VW logo on it haha!

[@cellverse]

Just to add in, 380 represent it's torque figures. Cheers!

[@allanhengheng]

i just bought one ... after see your review.. good job bobby👍

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+Allanwong Keekeong congrats! Enjoy your ride!

[@lungtee1919]

Allanwong Keekeong , i tested one today.. definitely a right buy .. congratz..

[@quijr816]

so how's the car after 6 months?

[@quayyimansari]

how is ur experience in terms of vw after sales service.. i know its really nice to drive... if u could highlight pros n cons of buying a passat that would really help...

[@allanhengheng]

already 1 yrs 2 month still as god as new

[@sheiguana]

thank you so much for this satisfying video. HD gitu. haha. Esok I beli k.

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+Noor Syathirah haha thank you!

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Guys, my review is up here if you wanna read all about it. evomalaysia.com/2016-volkswagen-passat-b8-malaysia

[@royalprince5878]

Bobby Ang Thanks so much Sir

[@aaap16annuar40]

Good review. We just want to know how it drive and feels inside the car. Tech specs we can read it. Congrats! U got a new subscriber.

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Thank you so much! I'm sorry for missing out replying to you. KZbin used to notify me on every single comment and i make an effort to reply each and everyone of them. But somehow it seems that it no longer does so after a certain threshold of subscribers or comments.

[@muhdsyahir9416]

All the straight lines on the dash board of new passat reminds me of audi a4. Vw is quite good in making their cars. They look premium and quality. But the only thing that tattered my trust towards vw is their gear boxes.

[@vicximus]

Bobby, if you were to choose between the 2016 highline passat 2.0tsi or top of the line V6 2016 accord what would you choose? And why? Thank you!

[@sonunath6109]

how are the speaker..? are they good?

[@ezniza07]

Mr bobby, which one better if you need to choose between passat 1.8 comfortline 2018 and Merc c180 cgi 7spd avg 2013 recon? Im in dillema

[@faridarcad2104]

Hi bobby. Can you please clarify why are the 2012-13 passat are considerably cheap around 50k in 2019? Thank you very much

[@cliffie2006]

hi Bobby, Great review. Is there any way you can mirror navi apps like google map / waze on the infotainment screen ? Thanks.

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Top spec yes. :)

[@michaeljunr6847]

Great review! The new B8 Volkswagen Passat is impressive as if it's on paper and on the road. But there's one part that you said it's larger than the 3-Series, C-Class and Audi A4. Yes, it's larger than the 3 and C but it's similar to the A4. I think you meant the A3 isn't it?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

It's interior room is still more spacious than the A4. Even with a smaller wheelbase. Passat has traditionally been larger than A4 all the time in terms of interior room, but not exactly on spec sheets and paper figures.

[@lungtee1919]

Bobby Ang , does it has any body kit that we can get in the market ? Not really into VW but from ur review, it sure need a checkout. 👍

[@choyyebkang3097]

great car👍👍👍👍

[@encikrahim8475]

appreciate if you can review the hawal h2 1.5 turbochager

[@Irwan-oq2xt]

Very nice car.

[@TLH788]

How is the new Passat DSG 7speed ? Reliability as good as wet 6speed ?

[@quayyimansari]

Bobby Ang, fantastic review.. I am confused whether too buy 2018 Passat B8 2.0 Highline or a BMW X1 2017.. I know one is sedan and other is a SUV, but both are also family cars. I did manage to test drive both cars, really enjoyed it. However, I am not sure which one should I opt for.. I prefer Passat but then I am also worried about its Post Sales service... Would you please throw some light on this?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

They havent solve their after sales issues to be honest. I'll go for X1.

[@quayyimansari]

Thanks a ton Bobby.. i went and booked the X1 ..

[@MrPakwan69]

Really considering the 2.0 B8 after watching this review. Haven't test driven yet though but quite wary of the after sales issues. Or should wait for the Accord 2.0 Turbo? Seek your guidance Sir Bobby :)

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Heard its gonna be 1.5Turbo Accord

[@choyyebkang3097]

although you cannot review the new accord, you also can review German car. TQ

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

I would love to drive the new FL accord .... just that honda belum ada keta ... i'm trying to find one

[@Andy-sj2dv]

Was that annoying bell sound because you were on the rpm red line when accelerating through the gears ? Good review.

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+Andy DerksMKKT953DI it's the speed warning, you can set it at 110kmh or 160kmh whihever up to you. When you pass that speed it'll make noise to remind you.

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+Andy DerksMKKT953DI it's the speed warning, you can set it at 110kmh or 160kmh whihever up to you. When you pass that speed it'll make noise to remind you.

[@Andy-sj2dv]

Thanks for that prompt reply and explanation.

[@autoredzone]

what happen to jetta, waiting for ur review, u miss it

[@danielchendo7224]

What’s the wheel and tire size for the B7?

[@jjpietersen9340]

Any Chance of Reviewing the VW Transporter ( Kombi in South Africa ) the 8 seater 2.0 tdi 75kw SWB

[@jjpietersen9340]

T6

[@mohamedwaellokman]

Hi bobby between passat B8 and new A4 which one do you prefer

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+mohamed wael which spec you talking? Top spec passat vs top spec A4 or Top spec Passat vs low spec A4? But anyway my answer is Passat lol

[@Kami-ty8no]

good job bobby

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Thank you Kamil!

[@royalprince5878]

Bobby Ang Hi Sir. Can you please explain about the reliability?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Can't really. But I can say that the one I tested is mechanically identical to the Golf MK7 GTI. Which has no reliability issues known so far. In fact, new VWs have not had any issues so far from what i hear.

[@allanwongkeekeong6729]

Bobby Ang OK I will buy one.

[@azharikarim4518]

Can anyone confirm that in a slow traffic jam does the b8 suffers jerky gearbox ? Also the break , does it break too hard and sudden despite slow pushing on the pedal ?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Nah it's smooth. Both pedal and brakes are smooth and linear

[@realthemccer5035]

I Have The B7

[@lukasbauer586]

B7 is good enough already...

[@obenpoulsen4675]

B7 model is much bether, its a nice car

[@madsyzwn3623]

passat b7 is very cheap right now. 2014/2015 only around rm40-50k. but you need to prepare 8k or 10k in case the mechatronic breaks down.

[@Kalvin708]

Hi sir Bobby is 2017 Passat 2.0tsi now priced at 82k worth it ?

[@phas3rrr]

Ons

[@LawrenceKai1224]

Hi Bobby, hope you will see my comment and maybe could show me some guide, I am looking at one B8 Highline Sound & Style, made year 2019 November, mileage at 18-19k selling at 142k, do you think its a buy or nay? Thanks!

[@JR-tl8tg]

hi Lawrence, did you purchase the car? I'm looking out for one too.

[@LawrenceKai1224]

@@JR-tl8tg ya, bought it and have been using it for about 7 months, great car so far don't have any issue. Though I believe 18 inch wheel would have been more comfort and quiet. You better try out yourself.

[@JR-tl8tg]

@@LawrenceKai1224 Hey Lawrence thanks for the swift reply congrats too. Any advice what to look out for when inspecting a used B8? thanks again

[@LawrenceKai1224]

@@JR-tl8tg I got myself a mechanic to inspect the car with me, did the electronic checking as well. Last but not least, watch out for flooded cars. Bahaya o.

[@MarinaBoys]

What model this ..? 1.8TSI ? PRICE ?

[@coldboltz7390]

Mmufrens Mmufrens 2.0 195k

[@adlishaz]

I thought that passat is as the same class as C class, 5 series, A6 and etc. 😅 thanks for the info

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Adli Shazwan in europe, the C segment is where all the peugeot 508, mondeo, passat, avensis, audi a4, c class and 3 series sits in. The premium boys, a4, 3ser, c class, IS in one group and the passat, mondeo, 508 in another as they're priced differently. Traditionally, because the passat was based on the same platform as the A4, it was in between both groups. But now the 508 also use this near-premium strategy. Over here in asia and us, the japanese D segment shaped things up by being really big in size, closer to the 5 series, A6 and E Class. But Accord, Camry, Mazda 6 also wants to sell in Europe as well. That's why last time you have a Euro Accord that's slightly smaller and sportier to be in line with the Passat, Mondeo. But aince the Mondeo grew big time in size matching up to the Camry and Accords, the 508 and Passat also grew in size. As for Camry, its sales in europe was so bad they had to cancel it and launch the Avensis there, a more sophisticated mid size car. As for Mazda 6, it's big but it's styled to look like the sporty cars europeans prefer, and comes in wagon as europeans are big buyers of wagons. In malaysia, passat's strategy is to provide a car that's so similar to the A4, 3 series segment, but roomier and cheaper. Hence was price positioned into the category of the Camry and Accords.

[@thowell3129]

vw is not dumb. that's why they couldn't give 2 hoots about malaysian market: firstly, it's a small market which is dominated by t & h, and secondly, the consumer laws are not vigorously enforced (we don have lemon laws unlike the USA which compell manufacturers to buy back lemons) and car manufacturers here can take their customers for a ride to the moon and back and nothing will happen to them (manufacturers). Nothing. and hence consumers here have to rely on themselves to look after their interests, which is to only buy the safe purchases. it is a logical thing, and vw malaysia needs to do a lot more work to win back consumer confidence after the dsg fiasco which they honestly fxxxed up

[@fairuzmarcello5069]

Bobby, I heard so many people complaint about Passat before which always broke down and getting dusty park outside VW at Glenmarie service centre while waiting for spare part. is that true??

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

I believe that's for the previous Passat before VW roll out the fix. I may be wrong but it seems VW has worked very very hard on solving this issue and they seem to have solve quite a big portion of their worries now as i no longer see new owners complaining much now. I could be wrong, but i can only rely on social media impression as i have no insider information. :)

[@TubesWidener]

@@BobbyAngmalaysia hi Bobby "maybe" and "seem" and "I could be wrong" can not give me that guts to buy it. Many passats are parked permenantly in home garages here in Egypt (to the point that you can rarely see them running in streets any more). It is not cheep to risk either

[@jacksonquah98]

Interior Design form b6 forward

[@ngysheng]

how about the DSG gearbox?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+ng yong Sheng the one i tested uses the proven 6 speed wet clutch from the golf GTI.

[@sujanamorris853]

what is the price like 2.0

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Sujana Morris it'll be roughly 198k ..

[@josephwilliams1019]

How about the gearbox? Do you think will last long?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

The transmission for the highline is the 6 speed DSG that has been rock solid so far. As for the 1.8s, they're both mated to a brand new 7 speed DSG. No words yet so far on issues but according to veedub they've identified and solved the issue.

[@josephwilliams1019]

I see, thanks for the information. 1 more is about the clutch, the wet and dry differences?

[@pauljaa4719]

Dry DCT is lighter, passively cooled, and usually efficiency-focused. Wet DCT is more complex, has its own cooling unit and more performance oriented. Wet DCT is usually used in cars with higher torque output that a dry DCT cannot handle.

[@JeffersonLim]

no embargo ar?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

EVO knows no embargo :p

[@kevcrave]

only 1 thing i really really don't like it is the accelerator pedal now no longer the sport type like those we get in mere or bmw

[@kentja3591]

Ok tell me bobby, should i get this b8 highline or the new kia optima gt, or should i just wait for the 2.0 accord turbo?

[@suck2190]

kent ja I bought the VW Passat 2.0 I never regretted my purchase, and if I went back in time, I would do it all over again

[@hemen8524]

getting the 1.8 cl plus. :)

[@hemen8524]

30k rebate , ask your vw dealer

[@suck2190]

hemen8524 congrats! Welcome to the VW family

[@suck2190]

hemen8524 got yours for? 150K ++ OTR with insurance?

[@fourtry]

I must admit thought VW is really nice car same as BMW and Audi... Almost on par

[@notmimul]

heavy breathing! too loud.. i think u should keep better distance from the camera or better camera lol i feel suffocated!!!

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Maimul Hawkins sorry cos i've been running around, taking photos, climbing to the back of a pickup doing tracking photo shoots. And i'm suffering from a permanently blocked nose.

[@boonkhongfoo2438]

Time to join me for cardio. Improve your endurance and you won't be huffing and puffing while exploring the cars? :-P

[@amirkarim803]

actually vw are... i would just say that they are premium cars.. you knowww.. they feel like Audis, Bmw or VOLKSWAGEN hahaha @8:23

[@COMYUBICA357]

Same damn car ...

[@jennliew8490]

?

[@user-bj5dd4pf3s]

哪国这是

[@morientesmenggu8681]

the rear end ruin the car *personal opinion

[@chekorp]

subs

[@user-nu4ke7be1i]

ステアリングから　手を頻回に　離して　喋ると見ているこっちが　怖いので　頼むから　普通に　喋って説明をしてください

[@madsyzwn3623]

passat b7 is very cheap right now. 2014/2015 only around rm40-50k. but you need to prepare 8k or 10k in case the mechatronic breaks down.

[@madsyzwn3623]

passat b7 is very cheap right now. 2014/2015 only around rm40-50k. but you need to prepare 8k or 10k in case the mechatronic breaks down.

[@madsyzwn3623]

passat b7 is very cheap right now. 2014/2015 only around rm40-50k. but you need to prepare 8k or 10k in case the mechatronic breaks down.