Volkswagen Passat car reviews
Reviews
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack estate (2012 – ) expert review
The Passat Alltrack can go pretty much anywhere a traditional 4x4 can, but is just as civilised as a normal estate car on the road.
Date added: Wednesday 07 March 2012.
Volkswagen Passat estate (2011 – ) expert review
The Volkswagen Passat estate is one of the most refined and comfortable cars in its class and benefits from excellent economy. But, it’s not the most exciting to drive.
Date added: Monday 31 January 2011.
Volkswagen Passat estate (2005 – 2011) expert review
Classy and practical estate car with a wide range of engines and equipment. It’s arguably more desirable than the saloon, however its replacement is due soon.
Date added: Monday 06 December 2010.
Volkswagen Passat saloon (2011 – ) expert review
The Volkswagen Passat is one of the most refined and comfortable cars in its class and benefits from excellent economy. But, it’s not the most exciting to drive.
Date added: Sunday 31 January 2010.
Volkswagen Passat R36 Estate car review
Most new models make perfect business sense, but the R36 is one car which seems to have been designed without the numbers adding up – it’s Volkswagen having fun. Powered by a 3.6-litre V6 with 300bhp it’s the fastest accelerating VW production car ever, and it’s available as an estate.
Date added: Sunday 24 May 2009.
Volkswagen Passat CC saloon (2008 – ) expert review
The Volkswagen Passat CC boasts stunning good looks and a premium, luxury feel. It’s well equipped, with a model to suit a wide range of budgets.
Date added: Wednesday 24 September 2008.
Volkswagen Passat saloon (2005 – 2011) expert review
The Volkswagen Passat impresses in lots of ways. It’s quiet and comfortable to drive and be driven in. It’s well specced and spacious, too.
Date added: Friday 09 March 2007.
News
Volkswagen CC: first pics
The first pictures and details have been released for the Volkswagen CC, the four-door saloon which has now had ‘Passat’ deleted from its name. The exterior and interior has been given a suitably thorough overhaul, bringing the CC in line with the family-look of the latest VW models.
Date added: Friday 04 November 2011.
The UK’s most wanted saloons
Trying to decide which saloon is right for you? Why not check out what other people are searching for? From the BMW 3 Series to the Audi A4, here’s the top five most searched for saloons of the year.
Date added: Friday 24 June 2011.
EuroNCAP releases latest crash test scores
EuroNCAP has announced crash test scores for some of the cars about to reach showrooms, as well as some of those already available. Unsurprisingly, most cars have achieved the maximum five-star rating, but even so, some have proved to be safer than others.
Date added: Tuesday 21 December 2010.
Volkswagen Passat saloon (2010-) first drive
The Passat is the third best-selling Volkswagen after the Golf and Beetle, having sold more than 15 million since its tyres first touched tarmac in 1973. Today the 2011, seventh-generation Passat is preparing to line up against rivals including the Ford Mondeo and the Mazda 6, Honda Accord, Renault Laguna and Vauxhall Insignia.
Date added: Friday 22 October 2010.