The good news is that the diesel is the high output version with the Powershift box. I drove a Passat in the UK a few months ago with the 2.0 diesel and DSG box, and it went really well and averaged 50 mpg.
I'll test drive one when they reach NZ, but I'll have to see what I can get for my wagon.
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MB Mondeo TDCi wagon, sea grey, on MAK Invidia 16" wheels.
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