VW 2004 US Lineup and changes

[Canadian Turbo]

Here is what is going on down south for the 2004 VW lineup. This gives us an idea of what we are getting as well but our selection is limited compared to the americans. It looks like the wagon maybe getting a chrome grill only which is good for me and a new blue too!

Volkswagen of America Press Release:
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VOLKSWAGEN ANNOUNCES 2004 CHANGE POINTS
(Drafted on June 19, 2003 -- Subject to change)

2004 Golf GL and GLS/GTI 1.8 T and VR6
* New version of 1.9 TDI – 100 hp, 177 lb-ft. of torque with advanced unit-injector technology available on GL and GLS (preliminary figures; subject to change)
* New exterior color: Blue Anthracite optional on GL and GLS
* New style 16” alloy wheels standard on GTI 1.8T
* New style 17” alloy wheels optional on GTI 1.8T and standard on GTI VR6
* Telematics now optional on GL, GLS, GTI 1.8T and GTI VR 6
* Monsoon now standard on GLS
* New seatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning

2004 R32 (new model)
* To be launched in first quarter 2004
* Volkswagen’s most aggressive and dynamic sports car to date; based on Golf/GTI model
* 3.2L VR6, 237 hp, 236 lb-ft engine with R32 badging
* 4MOTION standard
* 6-speed manual transmission
* Exterior colors:
o Deep Blue Pearl Effect
o Reflex Silver Metallic
o Tornado Red
o Black Magic Pear Effect
* 18” alloy wheels
* Blue 4-piston caliper brakes
* Fully independent multi-link rear suspension, front and rear stiffened sway bars
* True dual exhaust
* Glass sunroof
* Rear hatch spoiler, front and rear valance, side skirts
* High performance sport seats with R32 badging
* Special R32-badged alloy pedals
* Brushed metal interior accents
* R32 badging on front grill and left rear
* R32 door sill markings
* R32 floor mats
* 3-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel with R32 badging

2004 Jetta GL, GLS and GLI (updated looks)
* GLX no longer available
* New 1.9 TDI – 100 hp, 177 lb-ft. of torque with advanced unit-injector technology available on GL and GLS (preliminary figures; subject to change)
* PZEV/BIN5 USA (2.0L engine) optional on GL and GLS
* New exterior colors:
o Red Spice replacing Tornado Red on GL and GLS
o Wheat Beige replacing Mojave Beige on GL and GLS
* New interior velour on GLS later in model year
* New style 17” alloy wheel standard on GLI
* Telematics now optional on GL, GLS and GLI
* Monsoon now standard on GLS
* Cold Weather Package now standard on GLI
* New seatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning
* New chrome front grill and bumpers
* Aluminum side body moldings
* Rings at instrument cluster painted in aluminum
* Redesigned trunk lid edge for sportier profile
* Redesigned taillights

2004 Jetta Wagon GL and GLS
* New 1.9 TDI – 100 hp, 177 lb-ft. of torque with advanced unit-injector technology available on GL and GLS (preliminary figures; subject to change)
* New exterior colors:
o Red Spice replacing Tornado Red
o Wheat Beige replacing Mojave Beige
o Shadow Blue replacing Indigo Blue
o Blue Graphite replacing Baltic Green
* Telematics now optional on GL and GLS
* Monsoon now standard on GLS
* New instrument cluster available later in model year
* New seatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning
* Chrome front grill

2004 New Beetle GL, GLS and Turbo S
* GLX no longer available
* New 1.9 TDI – 100 hp, 177 lb-ft. of torque with advanced unit-injector technology available on GL and GLS (preliminary figures; subject to change)
* New style 16” steel wheels standard on GL
* New style 16” alloy wheels standard on 2.0L and TDI GLS
* New style 16” alloy wheels standard with 1.8T engine
* New style 17” alloy wheels optional on GLS
* New style 17” alloy wheels standard on Turbo S later in model year
* Telematics optional on GL, GLS and Turbo S
* Monsoon now also standard on GLS
* In-dash single CD AM/FM radio (MP3 format capable) available later in model year
* Advanced airbags with dual-stage deployment and advanced sensors later in model year
* Head thorax airbag
* Active safety head rests for front seats
* GDL headlights optional on GLS
* Fixed spoiler replacing powered spoiler standard on Turbo S later in model year
* New seatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning

2004 New Beetle Convertible GL and GLS
* GLX no longer available
* New color combinations
o For Aquarius - black roof with gray interior
o For Sundown Orange - black roof with cream interior
* New exterior colors:
o Uni-Red (black roof with black and cream interiors)
o Cyber Green (black roof with black and cream interiors)
o Platinum Gray ( black roof with black and gray interiors)
* Gray and cream roof combination optional on GL and GLS
* New style 16” steel wheels standard on GL
* New style 16” alloy wheels standard on GLS
* New style 16” alloy wheels standard with 1.8T engine, optional on GLS
* New style 17” alloy wheels optional on GLS
* Monsoon now also standard on GLS
* In-dash single CD AM/FM radio (MP3 format capable) available later in model year
* Advanced airbags with dual-stage deployment and advanced sensors
* Head thorax airbag
* Active safety head rests for front seats
* GDL headlights optional on GLS
* New seatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning

2004 Passat Sedan and Wagon GL, GLS, GLX and W8
* New 2.0L TDI – 134 hp, 247 lb-ft of torque with advanced unit-injector technology available later in model year (preliminary figures; subject to change)
* 4MOTION also available as option on 1.8T GLS later in model year
* New exterior colors later in model year:
o Wheat Beige replacing Mojave Beige
o Stonehenge Gray replacing Fresco Green
o Samoa replacing Colorado Red
o Shadow Blue replacing Indigo Blue
o Blue Graphite replacing Blue Anthracite
o Northern Green replacing Pine Green
* New interior colors later in model year:
o Pure Beige replacing Sonnenbeige
o Anthracite replacing Black
* Wood trim available as an option with Leather Package on GLS later in model year
* New velour standard on GL and GLS later in model year
* New leatherette (Black, Beige, Gray) optional on GL and GLS later in model year
* New style 15” steel wheels standard on GL
* New style 15” alloy wheels standard on GLS
* New style 16” alloy wheels standard on GLX
* New style 16” alloy wheels standard on W8
* ESP now also standard on GLX
* Telematics optional on GL and GLS, standard on GLX and W8
* Homelink now also standard on GLS
* Monsoon now also standard on GLS
* New seatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning
* Side mirrors with integrated blinker later in model year
2004 Touareg (new model)
* 3.2l VR6, 220hp, 225 lb-ft torque engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with tiptronic and low-range transfer case
* 4.2l V8, 310hp, 302 lb-ft torque engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with tiptronic and low-range transfer case
* 4XMOTION all-wheel-drive system
* 4-corner air suspension system (optional)
* Electronic locking center differential
* Electronic locking rear differential (optional)
* Hill Decent Control
* Hill Rollback Control
* Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
* Dual-zone Climatronic
* Multi-function leather wrapped steering wheel
* Automatic rain-sensor window wiper system
* Alloy wheels
* Tire pressure monitoring system
* Power glass sunroof
* Wood trim
* Eight-way adjustable leatherette seating (Leather optional)
* Navigation system (optional)
* Xenon headlamps (optional)
* and more...

2004 Phaeton (new model)
* 4.2L V8, 330 hp, 317 lb-ft torque engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with tiptronic
* 6.0L W12, 414 hp, 550 lb-ft torque engine, 5-speed automatic transmission with tiptronic
* 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system
* 4-corner air suspension with electronic damping control
* Long, 118-inch wheel base
* Telematics
* Navigation system
* 7-inch color multifunction display
* 10-speaker sounds system with 6 CD changer (mounted in glovebox) standard on V8
* High-end 12-speaker sound system with digital sound processing standard on W12
* Four-zone air conditioning, climatronic
* Homelink
* Sunroof
* Wood Décor
* Power seats
* Front seats with dual belt retractors and tensioners standard on W12
* Multifunctional steering wheel
* Rear power sunshade
* Side manual sunshades
* Stainless steel pedals
* Infrared reflective glass standard on W12
* Xenon headlights, automatic headlights with coming home function
* Dual visible exhaust pipes on V8 and four visible pipes on W12
* Eight airbags
* ABS, ELD, ESP, ASR, EBC
* Much more to come

[Kor]

Wheat Beige replacing Mojave Beige!

W00T!

OH YEAH!

[Chris]

I want an R32!! Damn.

I wonder why the W12 Phaeton gets a 5-speed auto whereas the V8 gets the 6-speed auto...

[Canadian Turbo]

I want to see shadow blue!

[Kor]

The R32 will be so incredibly awesome. 237hp 3.2L! W00T!

* New chrome front grill and bumpers

Chrome Bumpers?

* Rings at instrument cluster painted in aluminum

I see a cluster swap in my future.

[Canadian Turbo]

The Chrome bumpers are the rubstrips with a chrome strip in them euro spec has this already as an option. I think all the dubs will go to 20THAE style clusters soon



See how this Passat has chrome strips in the bumpers well the new Jettas will be like this.

[Smartiepants]

So, who's gonna get an R32, Blair, I think that it should be you, screw the TT, get the R32

[R_Ethug]

i wonder the cost of the euro cluster for our cars then without the full mfa? dealer is still probably a rip off and would be cheaper to get one from europe.. the phaeton and r32 are freaking awesome though

[Canadian Turbo]

If R32s where coming to Canada I would be getting one for sure, but they are not coming to Canada as a result of bumper regulations is what I heard.:(:(

[Kor]

Can't you drive down, pick one up, then drive it back? Heck I would drive you down to the US just to see one on a lot The R32 sounds so awesome.

Edit: Also if its a regulation concerning the bumper, can't you just replace the bumper with a stock canadian GTI bumper, then somehow get the vehicle approved? I am 100% certain there must be a process to get an imported vehicle approved for insurance and registration.

See this page:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/pacific/faq/road/importation.htm

"Some vehicles from the United States do not meet specific Canadian safety requirements and are therefore inadmissible to Canada. However, there are vehicles that can have modifications made that will allow them to be admitted into Canada (for example daytime running lights). Following those modifications the Registrar of Imported Vehicles will clear your automobile for entry into Canada."

I looked up the regulations concerning bumpers and found this:

"Some imported vehicles will require modifications to existing bumper(s) before the vehicle can be registered and licensed. Some vehicles can be readilly modified by substituting Canadian parts for US parts. Some vehicles... may require a bumper test, as stated in CMVSS215"

So if its a bumper issue, the government has already provided a work-around.

[Canadian Turbo]

Anything can be done but it is all a matter of money. But think if you buy the car put regular bumpers on it bring it up pass the regulations change the bumpers back crash you car and have no insurance cuz they found that your bumpers where illegal?

I would like one but I am just not sure if it would be worth the cash and risk, by then a TT 3.2 will be here and that will be just as good maybe better.

[Kor]

Changing your bumper doesn't void your insurance, if it did they wouldn't be able to sell body kits, right? You could always just leave the bumper "legal", I don't think driving around an R32 with a GTI bumper would really be that bad There are many alternatives. I don't think it can be THAT expensive, I mean a new bumper, an inspection fee or some tax are pretty small costs compared to the prices of cars you are looking at.

Personally I would rather have an R32 than a TT for lots of reasons. Although it may be easier for me to say this having not yet seen your dad's TT!

Anyhow I agree there would be some "hassle" as well as costs involved, theres no way to say how much until the car comes out and you can actually make a call and find out. Best case scenario, you have a US dealership swap the bumper and certify the car, and you just make one phone call and drive it up. Worst case scenario, the car spends a year being crashed into brick walls with crash-test dummies at the wheel before they let you have it

[R_Ethug]

do the US spec r32s have headlight washers like the euro's if so then I would keep the r32 front for sure.. plus the r32 front is basically an oetty so it looks real tight.

[Chris]

I'm wondering about the bumper issues too. I would eventually like to put an R32 front bumper on my car, but would that screw my insurance around?

[R_Ethug]

actually when I first insured my car they asked if it is modified and stuff i guess my rates will go up if I ever want my stuff covered.. which is a good and bad thing..