Passat TDI Wagon?

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Any news on a new Passat wagon TDI? If so, would it be available with a manual trans. in North America? And would it be the same as the Jetta TDI as far as biodiesel use, only 5% warranted by the manufacturer? Thanks.
 
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I think VW is afraid an AWD Passat would take some sales away from Audi. I think a TDI A-6 wagon would sell well here in the US
 
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The reason why not, as quoted in the press, was "it would be about the same size as the Jetta wagon". This is goofy, and I'm surprised nobody has called them on it: The current Jetta wagon may be somewhat close in interior size to the previous Passat wagon, and I don't know how the new ROW Passat wagon compares (and it matters not).
But a wagon version of the new US Passat, even if it only has a little more cargo space than the Jetta wagon, would still have a vastly larger interior.
 
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verylongdrive said:
The reason why not, as quoted in the press, was "it would be about the same size as the Jetta wagon". This is goofy, and I'm surprised nobody has called them on it: The current Jetta wagon may be somewhat close in interior size to the previous Passat wagon, and I don't know how the new ROW Passat wagon compares (and it matters not).
But a wagon version of the new US Passat, even if it only has a little more cargo space than the Jetta wagon, would still have a vastly larger interior.
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I think you hit the nail on the problem. This is a model built specifically for the NA market....which presents them with a lot of work to get a wagon cranking out of the choo choo.

Add to that they can't even meet the demand for the sedans. If they do a wagon at all, I think 2015 or later....in other words ....don't hold your breath.

Wagons are making a come-back big time though for their utility and better FE vs. a SUV.
 
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no-blue-screen said:
Wagons are making a come-back big time though for their utility and better FE vs. a SUV.
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I think you hit the other nail on the head. Crossovers are the hottest segment in the industry. They may have less room than full sized SUVs, but price tags and fuel economy are much better. Wagons tend to be even less pricey and better on fuel. As fuel and vehicle prices continue to climb, wagons could become the new family truckster of choice.

 
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