The Volkswagen Passat is now only available as an estate. Has Volkswagen added enough updates to make it a suitable competitor for your next car? Should you choose it over other estates currently available? Carwow’s Mat Watson and Team, take a closer look.
We’re in the R-Line edition, which comes with updates over the standard car, such as a more aggressive black bumper and grille. It also comes with standard Matrix LED lights and an LED light bar stretching across the car.
Along the side, there’s black trim around the windows; at the back, it’s all fairly plain and neat. Step inside, and the Passat is pretty clever.
As in the R-Line, it comes with some Alcantara trim on the dash and sporty seats in the front.
If anything, it seems like a bit much for an everyday family car like the Passat! There’s a large infotainment screen in the middle of the dash and a digital dial screen for the driver.
There’s loads of storage throughout, and the centre console is clean and minimalist as the gear selector has now moved to the steering column.
Regarding engines, the entry-level is a 1.5-litre turbo petrol that can deliver 150hp. There are also two plug-in hybrids available. Both use the same 1.5-litre turbo, but whereas one produces 204hp, the range-topper can deliver 272hp.
The new Passat range starts from £38,500, while the range-topping R-Line trim starts from around £43,000.
So should you choose it over the competition? Let’s stick with Mat and find out for yourself!
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