Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM), local distributors of VW vehicles, has today launched the new and enhanced 2022 VW Passat R-Line in Malaysia. The world's best-selling mid-sized sedan gets a bump in power and features. The locally-assembled (CKD in Pekan) Passat R-Line now retails for RM 211,916 (OTR without insurance, SST discounts applied).

On top of that, the Passat R-Line comes with three years free maintenance, five years unlimited mileage warranty, and five years roadside assistance.

Visually, the 2022 Passat R-Line looks identical to the 2020 version, but now carries VW's new corporate logo. This makes it the second car to receive VW's new emblem, after the Arteon R-Line.

The biggest enhancement for this new Passat R-Line comes in the form of a 30 PS and 30 Nm performance bump up to 220 PS and 350 Nm now, matching the pre-facelift Passat Highline's output. However, the 2.0-litre turbocharged unit is now paired to a 6-speed dual clutch transmission (wet type), one less cog from the previous 7-speeder.

On top of that, ride and handling duties are now handled by VW's Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) with Driving Mode Selection to further tailor driving preferences according to road conditions. 

Another enchancement comes in the form of a 12-speaker (including subwoofer), 700W Harman Kardon sound system that promises an immersive audio experience. Additionally, the A/C controls of this Passat R-Line are now controlled by haptic touch. 

The new and enhanced VW Passat R-Line comes in five colours. The three metallic colours are Scale Silver, Aquamarine Blue, and Manganese Grey. Meanwhile, the two pearl-effect colours are Deep Black and Oryx White, at no additional cost.