VW Passat Variant 1.9 TDI Comfortline Full Review,Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour
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On the road price: £19655 - £26180 For : Strong diesel engine range, good fuel economy, pliant ride, handling, build quality Against : One-year recovery deal, expensive options, rear legroom, servicing costs The Passat is stylish and good to drive, with top build quality and an excellent diesel range. It's a strong contender in the large family car market, successfully bridging the gap between mainstream and upmarket models. Driving: The Passat is not a particularly entertaining car to drive, but it's capable and comfortable. The suspension set-up gives an excellent ride and makes it comfortable on long journeys. Models with 'sport' suspension (lowered by 15mm, larger wheels) trade some of this comfort to improve the handling; they offer impressive body control and fine, composed handling, though the standard car is capable, too. Most Passats are sold with one of VW's TDI diesel engines - 1.9-litre or 2.0-litre in 138bhp or 168bhp guise - and while they're not the quietest or most linear units around, with rather jerky power delivery, they're effortless on motorways and provide impressive acceleration. A sophisticated edge is provided by the electronic handbrake, as fitted to the Phaeton luxury car. Marketplace: On paper, the sixth-generation Passat range seems a traditional mix of saloon and estate models. But you couldn't describe it as old-fashioned, and the looks are a case in point. It appears more upmarket than every sector rival, and thanks to cues such as the <b>...</b>
