(From the chairman of the VW dealer council in Canada) the Passat TDI will come as a '04 model.
Unfortunately, it looks like it will only be coming in Tiptronic (slushbox) at first. We have an '03 Variant, and will wait (enjoying every minute of it) until we can have a manual (and hopefully 4 motion) wagon before buying. Meanwhile, if the desired Passat doesn't materialize and kids are finished school, the E-class 3. 2 diesel wagon may come in AWD... ... ...
BTW, around here, it is unusual to see an Jetta that ISN'T a TDI.
Pat
Unfortunately, it looks like it will only be coming in Tiptronic (slushbox) at first. We have an '03 Variant, and will wait (enjoying every minute of it) until we can have a manual (and hopefully 4 motion) wagon before buying. Meanwhile, if the desired Passat doesn't materialize and kids are finished school, the E-class 3. 2 diesel wagon may come in AWD... ... ...
BTW, around here, it is unusual to see an Jetta that ISN'T a TDI.
Pat