The B8 Volkswagen Passat sedan could well be the last generation of the nameplate we’ll ever see in Malaysia. Global sales of the Passat sedan are dwindling, and sales have been discontinued in Europe, North America, and most recently, Australia, but the wagon and Alltrack versions, which account for the majority of sales, will continue. General manager of Volkswagen Group Australia recently told GoAuto, "It's a question of diminishing demand, both locally and globally, for traditional four-door

Malaysia's D-segment sedan market isn't what one can term as 'rapidly growing' - that's an honour SUVs wear. But for those looking for 'big cars' to impress family members with, the used car market is certainly a compelling place to look. So this is what we'll do today: we'll be comparing the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Volkswagen Passat in this edition of our resale value battle. To keep things fair, we only selected models that were updated/introduced for the 2017 model year. Toyota Camry

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has just announced a new Passat variant, the Volkswagen Passat R-Line. It sits on top of the Elegance variant, with an estimated price of RM 200,000 to RM 210,000. The Passat goes against the likes of the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Mazda 6. To give it a slight twist, we’re comparing the turbocharged cars only. And yes, that includes the Mazda 6 2.2D. Mazda 6 2.2D Mazda 6 Sedan Starting with the priciest option here, the Mazda 6 2.2D. The price may be steep

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia is set to introduce three new models this week - namely the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line, Volkswagen Passat R-Line and the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. All three models will be unveiled at the Volkswagen Tour, which takes place from August 12 to 16 at 1 Utama Shopping Centre. The Arteon R-Line shares the same front-wheel drive powertrain as the latest Passat Elegance, which means a 2.0-litre four-cylinder TSI engine that makes 190 PS and 320 Nm, mated to a seve

The D-segment sedan class of vehicles is undergoing a transformation of sorts. The people that used to buy such cars, the colloquially termed ‘uncles,’ have since migrated to SUVs. The ‘uncles’ who would have otherwise have bought a Honda Accord or a Toyota Camry, are now buying a Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-5 because today's SUVs offer comparable comfort, space, and fuel economy to a sedan, while an SUV's taller seating position is a lot easier for older drivers to get in and out of. So, D-segment s

The new 2020 Volkswagen Passat facelift (B8 generation) made its local debut last week with less power but with an even more affordable price tag. But what else is new on the Passat? Here’s a quick comparison. The biggest change with the new Passat's line-up is that it has only one variant on sale, the 2.0 TSI Elegance, the 1.8 TSI is now discontinued. Thus, our comparison is only between the high-spec pre-facelift, Passat 2.0 TSI Highline, to the current 2.0 TSI Elegance. Up front, the new Pass