A great choice for long-distance drivers
PROS
- Excellent refinement
- Comfortable ride
- Stacks of room
CONS
- No diesel model
- Annoying luggage cover
- Touch-sensitive controls
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A great choice for long-distance drivers
Enormously practical and pleasingly comfortable
Upmarket image, decent load carrier, excellent build quality, comfortable on the move
Other estates carry more, new price premium over larger alternatives
Sleek understated looks, very quick, excellent build quality, comfortable ride
Thirsty engine, not particularly exciting to drive, engine strangely muted
TDI PD 130 for performance and economy, quality, safety, space
Top models are overpriced
Classy; roomy; well built; well equipped
Beware overpriced cars, especially estates
Passat is an accomplished, well-rounded four-door
Thoroughly sensible Passat saloon is a thoroughly sensible used buy, too
Clean styling, upmarket image, good sized boot, classy interior, comfortable ride
No hatchback version, not particularly exciting to drive, older TDI engines are noisy
TDI engines offer performance and economy, well built, reliable
Bland styling, noisy diesels, not thrilling to drive
Classy; roomy; well built; well equipped
Beware overpriced cars, especially estates
Stylish and upmarket looks, innovative packaging, useful practicality, well equipped as standard
Premium pricing
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