The new 2017 Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-Line range-topper is about to launch in Australia, giving the company the flagship mid-sized car it should have been offering already.

But, better late than never. This new hotted-upVolkswagen Passat derivative gives the company’s Australian arm a spiritual successor to the almost-iconic R36 Passat of two generations ago, though that car’s voluble V6 is replaced here by something a little smaller.

Under the bonnet of this Passat sedan or wagon (your choice) is a version of the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine familiar from the Skoda Superb 206TSI and the VW Golf R, as well as the latest 4Motion on-demand all-wheel drive system.
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