Volkswagen Malaysia updates Passat Elegance for 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: For the model year 2022, Volkswagen Malaysia has given the Passat Elegance a small but worthy update. The mid-segment sedan now rides on a new set of wheels, gets a new touch panel, and lastly it gets the new VW badge as well. Let us now discuss each of these additions in detail.

The 2022 Passat Elegance now features new two-tone 18-inch Bonneville wheels. Thus, replacing the 18-inch Liverpool multi-spoke alloys.

On the inside, the sedan benefits from a new air control panel with haptic-touch. The same system can also be found on the Arteon and Passat R-Line models.

Moving on, the 9.2-inch Discover Pro head unit now adds wireless Android Auto support along with the previously existing Apple CarPlay.

Last but not least, one update that clearly announces the Passat Elegance newness is the new VW badge it now wears. It can be seen outside sitting in the centre of the front grille and on the steering wheel as well.

Do these updates come with a price rise?

Yes. These updates come with a price rise that’s slight and justified. The VW Passat Elegance 2.0 TSI price tag reads RM 183,680, i.e., a hike of RM 801.

Any other changes?

No. Rest all remains the same.

The sedan continues to get power from a 2.0-litre four-pot tune mill that pumps out a maximum power of 190 PS along with a peak torque of 320 Nm. The power is sent to the front wheels via a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox. The car still offers an excellent fuel economy of 15.3 kmpl.

Further ensuring a comfortable driving experience the Passat Elegance continuous to feature -
ambient lighting with 30 colour options, keyless locking & starting system, electric parking brake, air care ‘Climatronic’, rear view camera, manoeuvre braking system, and more.

On the safety front we wished VW added the missing autonomous emergency braking system, but it didn’t. However, its safety kit still remains strong thanks to features like - six airbags, side assist blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, stability control, and tyre pressure monitoring system

Like before, the sedan is offered in six striking colour tones including Aquamarine Blue, Deep Black, Oryx White, Manganese Grey, Reflex Silver, and Scale Silver.

What do you think of the Passat Elegance latest update? Let us know in the comments.

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