We drive the new Volkswagen Passat – it's smooth, hybridised and one for long-distance addicts
The first thing you’re going to notice about this review is that the new Volkswagen Passat comes in estate shape only. The firm has turned its back on the saloon version, responding to the fact that demand for this bodystyle has dried up – in Europe at least.
But one can’t help but think that Volkswagen’s taking its latest Passat more seriously than previously thought, as it’s been changed quite considerably. After 34 million sales since the original B1’s launch in 1973, the Passat is still has some sway. Other markets get the legendary 2.0 TDI, but UK customers are being politely steered towards the plug-in hybrid for the lowest potential fuelling costs. if you want a diesel VW midliner, you’re going to have to have to buy a Tiguan.We’re going with the expected best-seller, the 1.5 eTSI. Despite having to shift more than 1500kg, it goes well enough if you give it plenty of revs.
So, it’s a predictable and highly polished product, just as you’d expect. There’s strength in depth here, and despite those evolutionary looks and drivetrains, it still manages to spring the odd surprise or two.Inside, it’s more of a leap forward, even if it’s not much of a surprise. It’s one of the firm’s first cars to feature new MIB4 infotainment system after the all-electric ID.7. Keen to cast aside its clunky, bug-ridden MIB3 software from the Golf Mk8 and ID.
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