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Has anyone towing experience with a new model Passat 2.0 Tdi [140PS] Estate?

Interested to hear how you find its towing abilities.

Thanks

Walter

Walter,

Don't know if you have already got one, but I heard that the towbars & electrics on these were extremely expensive (due to the onboard computers I think).

I currently drive one of the "old model" Passat Estate Tdi 130's, but at the rate I am putting mileage on it at the moment, I shall watch this thread with interest, as the lease company will not let it exceed 100,000 miles.

Dave.

Thanks for the info. folks.

I had a Bosal towbar with twin electrics fitted by the VW Dealer for £225.  Tried the van hooked up and everything seems fine except that the rear parking sensors are not automatically cut out on hitching up.  It's a small hassle I can live with by switching off the sensors when engaging reverse gear.

Looking forward to the first journey with the caravan.  It certainly is an impressive car to drive solo.