Volkswagen of America 2005 Model Year Changes

[idrivemyself]

2005 Golf

All-New Golf V for U.S. arrives in 2006
OBDII Software update

2005 GTI

All-new Golf V GTI for U.S. arrives Oct. 2005
OBDII Software update



2005 Jetta

All-New Jetta V arrives Spring 2005. Changes listed below are for the current generation 2005 model year.
Deletion of Jetta GLI VR6
New Exterior Color: Speed Blue w/ Black and Gray interiors
Jetta GLI 1.8 T w/automatic transmission
OBDII Software update

2005 Jetta Wagon

OBDII Software update

2005 New Beetle

Even cleaner ULEV II BIN5 (1.8T Engine)
New 6-speed Automatic transmission (6-speed, Tiptronic) w/ 2.0L and 1.8T engines
Galactic Blue replaced by Shadow Blue
Uni Red replaced by Tornado Red
Delete Blue Lagoon
Satellite Radio with XM or Sirius activation and 3 months subscription, standalone option
Radio w/ MP3 connector standard
OBDII Software update



2005 New Beetle convertible

Even cleaner ULEV II BIN5 (1.8T Engine)
Galactic Blue replaced by Shadow Blue
Uni Red replaced by Tornado Red
Satellite Radio with XM or Sirius activation and 3 months subscription, a standalone option
Radio w/ MP3 connector standard
OBDII Software update

2005 Passat Sedan and Wagon

Delete exterior colors Samoa Red, Blue Silver and Northern Green
Replace exterior color Silverstone Gray by United Gray
Deletion of W8
VW Telematics w/ GLX not standard
New upgraded style 16” “Rockstar” Alloy wheels standard w/ GLS (replaces 15”)
New style 17” “Bistar” Alloy wheels optional w/ GLS and GLX
OBDII Software update



2005 Touareg

Upgrade 3.2L 4V VR6 240 HP (MY 2004 – 220 HP)
DVD Navigation System (to come later in 2005)
Tire pressure monitoring system now optional
Satellite Radio standalone option
Self Dimming Exterior Mirror
Full Size Rear Mounted Spare Tire
Touareg V10 will remain 2004 MY until week 44/04 emission
VW Telematics optional / Servotronic standard
New style 18” Alloy Wheels “Valley”
OBDII Software update

2005 Phaeton

New style Front Grille
New style 18” Alloy Wheels w/V8
Active Cruise Control, SOP 05/05
NEW “Soft Close” doors
Cell Phone Preparation standard w/W12 (Optional on V8)
- For Nokia phones (6310,6340,6360)
- Not available w/ 4-seater package
Wood upgrades added for Phaeton V8 (Myrtle and Walnut)
OBDII Software update

*VWVortex

[Anthony]

It's weird that they show MkIV cars when they're listing changes/updates to the MkV, and some of the other figures look wrong too...

The Vortex is usually more accurate than that, they be slippin'.

[idrivemyself]

yes it does seem slightly off, but that's straight from the horse's mouth...

it's unfortunate that the W8 won't be a passat option any longer. seemed like that engine had a bit of future potential. though i'd imagine that it wouldn't be the easiest of engines to service.