Review
/5
- Pros:
- Very comfortable
- Cabin is high quality
- Engine line-up is fantastic
- Cons:
- Not the last word in driving fun
- Styling is a bit anonymous
- Some rivals boast more interior space
reviewed by Carbuyer
The Volkswagen Passat has always been a favourite among long distance drivers - its fantastic ability to eat up long motorway journeys is almost unrivalled. The suspension is soft enough to soak up rough road surfaces while the cabin gets lots of sound-deadening insulation. This means engine and road noise are almost unnoticable at cruising speed - something that helps the miles fly by! This model is almost identical under the skin to the old car but comes with more efficient engines and takes comfort and luxury to the next level. All the diesel engines are fantastic, although we'd recommend avoiding the 1.6-litre unit if you're after performance - it struggles to keep up with fast-moving traffic but is excellent over long distances. The top of the range 2.0-litre petrol engine offers impressive levels of pace but sacrifices efficiency.
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