Tuesday, June 27, 2006

More Detailed 2007 Change Points for Rabbit, Jetta, and Passat

The following is a more detailed list of change points for the Rabbit/GTI, Jetta/GLI, and Passat.

2007 Rabbit

•iPod adapter (inside armrest)
•Audio Auxiliary input (AUX), replaces glove box light - 3.5mm
•Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
•New exterior color, Tornado Red (cloth, velour)
•New exterior color, Candy White (cloth, velour)
•Other Features and changes 2.5L Replace leather armrest w/ leatherette
•Replace third stick cruise control solution to two stick solution
•Delete soft touch from doors and dash
•Radio change (buttons from black to silver finish)
•Delete chrome finish from interior valet locks (trunk and rear seat). Glove box lock will be kept chrome.
•Delete cooling vent from the armrest

2007 GTI
•iPod adapter (inside armrest)
•Audio Auxiliary input (AUX), replaces glove box light - 3.5mm
•Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
•Launch control will be standard w/ 6-speed automatic transmission
•22mm ride height reduction
•Replace leather armrest w/ leatherette
•Replace third stick cruise control solution to two stick solution
•Replace Active Headrest (AKS) w/ Rear-impact optimized head restraints. AKS will be kept w/ top sport seats.
•Delete soft touch from doors and dash
•Radio change (buttons from black to silver finish)
•Delete chrome finish from interior valet locks (trunk and rear seat). Glove box lock will be kept chrome.
•Delete cooling vent from the armrest
•Delete Xenon headlight washers

2007 Jetta

•Launch control will be standard w/ GLI 6-speed automatic transmission
•15mm ride height reduction w/ GLI
•iPod adapter (locate inside armrest)
•1.9L TDI production continuation
•Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
•Satellite radio (Sirius only)
•Audio Auxiliary input (AUX), replaces glove box light - 3.5mm
•115V Power outlet
•Memory for Mirrors
•Homelink optional on 2.5 and 2.0t
•Narrower back seat pocket
•Replace leather armrest w/ leatherette
•Replace third stick cruise control solution to two stick solution
•Replace leather headrest with leatherette
•Replace air filter (odor/pollen) w/ pollen filter
•Replace 16" spare tire w/ 15" spare tire w/exception of 2.0T engines (requires wheel size due to brakes)
•Replace previous model (2006) 17" wheels with 17" 5-spoke alloy wheels
•Replace previous model (2006) 18" wheels with 17" 10-spoke alloy wheels
•Replace Active Headrest (AKS) w/ Rear-impact optimized head restraints WOKS. AKS will be kept w/ GLI top sport seats.
•Replace current smooth leather quality on steering wheel w/ grained leather
•Replace B-Pillar shine finish w/ dull finish
•Replace window antenna with roof antenna with the 2.5L model
•Replace door entry light w/ a reflector
•Revised lock and unlock symbol
•Reduction of speakers from 10 to 8 with the Jetta and 2.5L model
•Delete chrome finish from interior locks (trunk and back seats).Glove box lock will be kept in chrome
•Deletion of chrome on glove box handle
•Delete soft touch from doors and dashboard
•Delete cooling vent from the armrest
•Delete rubber mats from the sunglass holder
•Delete chrome cargo tie down hooks from trunk area
•Deletion of service door on left side of trunk
•Delete lock for trunk
•Delete chrome in windows in the GLI
•Delete Xenon headlight washers from GLI
•Replace beveled chrome trim at trunk loading sill with black plastic trim on GLI
•Delete phone preparation
•Delete rubber mats from rear doors map pockets

2007 Passat
•Optimized Front Headrests (WOKS replaces AKS)
•"Magic" Design for Radio Buttons (metal-look)
•Aux-In Adapter (multi-media socket for external audio, in glove box)
•iPod Adaptor (replaces aux-in adapter, or CD changer, in glove box)
•Add Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
•Naming Convention Change (Deletion of "Value Edition" Name)
•Manual Transmission availability across all 2.0T
•Package content adjustments across entire Passat line
•Package 2 Sport, new for 2.0T
•12-Way Power Seats included on Pkg 2 for 2.0T
•18" Wheels made available on 2.0T
•Heated Front Seats as stand-alone option
•Bi-Xenon Headlights as stand-alone option also for 2.0T
•Delete XM® Satellite Radio
•Other Features and changes Passat
•Interior Rear View Mirror, change to former Jetta/Golf design (VW 340)
•New design cupholders, Front
•"Full Wood" dash option replaced by "Partial Wood" solution (combination wood & brushed aluminum)
•Unpainted sensors for Park Distance Control (with black exterior vehicle color)
•Delete A/C outlet in center console storage bin
•Delete glovebox light
•Spare wheel 16" steel for all FWD Passat (4MOTION keeps matching alloy spare)
•Delete washers on Bi-Xenon Headlights