Volkswagen Passenger Vehicle Model Year 2012 Changes Summary
Model | Change – Model/Feature/Option |
---|---|
Polo | Savanna Yellow exterior paint colour has been discontinued |
Polo | Comfortline models now feature a gloss black radiator grille (previously matte black) |
Polo | The optional automatic air conditioning display changes from blue to white/negative |
Polo | The optional Bi-Xenon headlights (GTI) are supplied with a LED number plate light |
Polo | The RCD310 audio system display changes from blue to white/negative |
Golf | The 77TDI Trendline DSG model has been discontinued |
Golf | The Golf R 3 Door manual and DSG models have been discontinued |
Golf | Optional adaptive chassis control has been discontinued for Comfortline models |
Golf | Optional Dynaudio premium audio has been discontinued for Comfortline models |
Golf | The optional Bi-Xenon headlights (std R) are supplied with a LED number plate light |
Golf, Golf Wagon | Change from “Lo” to “ACmax” label on the manual air conditioning system |
Golf, Golf Wagon | Bluetooth connectivity is standard for Trendline models (and above) exc. BlueMotion |
Golf, Golf Wagon | Media Device Interface (MDI) is standard for Comfortline models (and above) |
Golf, Golf Wagon | The RCD310 audio system display changes from blue to white/negative |
Jetta | Change from “Lo” to “ACmax” label on the manual air conditioning system |
Jetta | The RCD310 audio system display changes from blue to white/negative |
Eos | New option: Keyless access with remote roof operation |
Passat | New option: Sport package for Highline sedan and wagon models |
Passat | Driver assistance & visibility package is supplied with LED number plate light |
Passat | The 125TDI Highline is now equipped with Extended Electronic Differential Lock (XDL) |
Passat | Driver fatigue detection is maintained with driver assistance & visibility package is optioned |
Passat, Passat CC | The Rear View Camera (RVC Plus) will not be available from the commencement of MY12 |
Passat CC | Silver Leaf exterior paint colour has been discontinued |
Touareg | The Rear View Camera (RVC Plus) will not be available from the commencement of MY12 |
Touareg | Additional Touareg information to follow via separate bulletin |
Model Year Change (MY12) – Start of Production
Model | Country of Production | MY Timing* |
---|---|---|
Polo Trendline & GTI | Spain | cw22/11 |
Polo Comfortline | South Africa | cw29/11 |
Golf | Germany | cw22/11 |
Golf Wagon | Mexico | cw27/11 |
New Beetle | Mexico | No MY Change - EOP |
Jetta | Mexico | cw27/11 |
Tiguan | Germany | No MY Change - EOP |
EOS | Portugal | cw22/11 |
Passat | Germany | cw22/11 |
Passat CC | Germany | cw22/11 |
Touareg | Slovakia | cw22/11 |
cw = Calender Week
EOP = End of Production
*A specific Model Year change may have a later start of production date
Model Specific Changes
Polo
- Savanna Yellow (H5H5) exterior paint colour has been discontinued (communicated in Marketing-Product dealer bulletin 40-4-11-9)
- The 77TSI Comfortline and 66TDI Comfortline models will now feature a gloss black radiator grille (previously matte black, pictured below)
- The optional (Comfort package) automatic air conditioning display will change from blue to white on black. This was previously communicated as a MY11.5 change (pictured below)
- The optional Bi-Xenon headlights for Polo GTI will now also be supplied with an LED rear number plate light. The new package code is WXS (previously WXR). The option retail price remains unchanged at $1,600
- The RCD310 audio system display will change from blue to white on black (as per automatic air conditioning image)
Golf
- Golf 77TDI Trendline 7 speed DSG model (5K122P/11) has been discontinued
- Golf R 3 Door 6 speed manual model (5K1RX62/11) has been discontinued
- Golf R 3 Door 6 speed DSG model (5K1RX72/11) has been discontinued
- Optional adaptive chassis control is no longer available for Comfortline models (package codes PDD, P93 & P94)
- Optional Dynaudio premium audio system is no longer available for Comfortline models (package codes 9VE+RKZ)(The above changes were communicated in Marketing-Product dealer bulletin 40-4-11-9)
- The optional Bi-Xenon headlights for GTD and GTI will now also be supplied with a LED rear number plate light
- Golf R will now be standard with a LED rear number plate light
- Bluetooth connectivity is now standard equipment for Trendline models (and above excluding BlueMotion) (communicated in Marketing-Product dealer bulletin 40-3-11-14)
- Media Device Interface (MDI) with USB cable is now standard equipment for Comfortline models (and above) (communicated in Marketing-Product dealer bulletin 40-3-11-14)
- The RCD310 audio system display will change from blue to white on black (as per Polo automatic air conditioning image)
- The “Lo” label on the manual air conditioning system has changed to “ACmax” (pictured following)
Golf Wagon
- Bluetooth connectivity is now standard equipment for all models (communicated in Marketing-Product dealer bulletin 40-3-11-14)
- Media Device Interface (MDI) with USB cable is now standard equipment for Comfortline models (and above) (communicated in Marketing-Product dealer bulletin 40-3-11-14)
- The RCD310 audio system display will change from blue to white on black (as per Polo automatic air conditioning image)
- The “Lo” label on the manual air conditioning system has changed to “ACmax” (pictured with Golf)
Jetta
- The RCD310 audio system display will change from blue to white on black (as per Polo automatic air conditioning image)
- The “Lo” label on the manual air conditioning system has changed to “ACmax” (pictured with Golf)
EOS
- The new option of Keyless Access is now available. The retail price for the Keyless Access option is $900 (ordering code 4F2)
The Keyless Access electronic locking and starting system offers the driver extremely convenient and secure access to the vehicle, without having to lay a hand on the key.
The key only has to be carried by the driver. Within a radius of 1.5 metres around the vehicle the doors and boot can be opened after touching the door handles or the release on the boot. The engine is started (or switched off) simply by pressing the starter button located on the steering column.
The locking process is just as simple. One press on the button located in the exterior door handles activates the central locking. Should the key have been left inside the vehicle by mistake, the system will refuse to lock the vehicle.
Additionally, the Keyless Access option for Eos features the ability to open and close the CSC roof by remote control.
By standing close by the Eos (within approximately one metre) the roof can be remotelyopened by pressing the unlock button once to unlock the car and then within a couple ofseconds pressed and held until the roof has opened fully. Similarly, to remotely close the roof, press the lock button once to lock the car and then again press and hold the button until the roof has completely closed. An audible signal will be heard when each operation has completed.
Keyless Access offers the driver the ultimate convenience and maximum security.
Passat
- An optional Sport Package is now available for the 125TDI Highline and V6 FSI Highlinesedan and wagon models. The Sport Package consists of:
- Vicenza 18×8” alloy wheels with 235/45 R18 self-sealing mobility tyres, thisincludes a matching spare wheel and tyre (pictured following)
- Multi-function leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles
- Front sports seats with Nappa leather appointed upholstery (pictured following)
- Dark tinted rear side and rear window glass, 65% light absorbing
- Retail price for the Sport package is $2,300 for the 125TDI Highline and $1,300 forthe V6 FSI Highline. The order code is WJ0+WS4+PM3
- A LED rear number plate light is now included in the Driver Assistance and Visibility package
- The 125TDI Highline sedan and wagon models know feature Extended ElectronicDifferential Lock (XDL) as standard equipment
- The driver Fatigue Detection is now maintained when the Driver Assistance and Visibilitypackage is optioned (for MY11 produced vehicles, the optional package replaced Fatigue Detection). Therefore with this option the Passat now has both an audible and visual warning if fatigue is detected (Fatigue Detection system) as well as an active lane departure warning system (Lane Assist)
- The Rear View Camera (RVC Plus) will not be available from the commencement ofMY12 production (The restrictions affecting RVC Plus were communicated in Marketing-Product dealer bulletin 40-4-11-13)
- Therefore RNS510 (retail price $2,300, ordering code R2Z) and Park Assist 2(retail price $900, ordering code 7X5) will be available as stand-alone options
Passat CC
- Silver Leaf Metallic (7B7B) exterior paint colour has been discontinued
- The Rear View Camera (RVC Plus) will not be available from the commencement of MY12 production (The restrictions affecting RVC Plus were communicated in Marketing-Product dealer bulletin 40-4-11-13)
- Therefore RNS510 (retail price $2,300, ordering code R2Z) and Park Assist 2 (retail price $900, ordering code 7X5) will be available as stand-alone options
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What was the reason given for the Rear View Camera (RVC Plus) omission? Thank you!
Stock shortages due to the earthquake in Japan.
Thanks Maverick! Do you know if they ever do mid-year updates that might add them again?
rvc is available again for passat.
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Why ? i wanted to trade in my 2011 polo gti for a 3d golf r dsg…
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