I've always liked this styling when less is more, it's a handsome clean design.

@eileenverjes413

8 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you

@DEALZ7

8 жыл бұрын

I agree

@kbeezy5979

7 жыл бұрын

keri ellerbe can't agree more!!!

I love my new SEL V6! I have yet to see another one with the lighting package on the road. I get head turns all the time. It's my second Passat and I swear by them. Best car for the money & you get every possible option available!

I drove this car as a rental and I loved it. planning on buying a vw Passat :)

It's seems like the people that are complaining about the Passat, never owned one. I own a 2013 Passat, which is my weekend car, and yes if you put them side by side you have to look at the details. Exterior and interior will have slight changes, but people will still buy. I'm sorry people, but that's the way things are. People complain about Chevrolet being expensive, or BMW being cash cows pertaining to parts and services. In the end it's how you take care if them.

Hey Steve - careful with the comments on VW styling, OK? Understated design, without gimmicks, is exactly what many people want (me, for instance).

@stevehammes

8 жыл бұрын

A western New Yorker who likes conservatively styled cars? I'll be damned 😜

@WNYfellow

8 жыл бұрын

We've always been the locus of radical thought ;-)

Great video Steve! More Volkswagen reviews please!

I love this car.... 5 years from now it'll still look good cause it's built off of longevity .... unlike camry, Altima or accord that gets played out quickly

@whitneyfan9019

2 жыл бұрын

Yes 6 years later it still looks pretty darn good. I have a r line.

good review. it's hard to find a reason to be enthusiastic about VW's line up right now.

best voice for car reviews. 👍👍👍

Wow Steve! You put the hammer down on this review!!!

great review thanks!

I am glad that VW decided to update this model, however it is still behind the times when compared compared to the added style of the new Malibu and even the updated Accord.

I love this car. I have a 2008 Passat with the 2.0 liter 4 cylinder turbo engine that puts out 200 horsepower but it uses premium gas. The body style is the older style Passat. It has the right amount of power, I wouldn't want a car with less power! I want a newer one!

It's a great car to have if you don't have an ego whatsover about the appearance of car that you drive. I think it's those few drivers out there that are keeping the Passat alive.

I like the classic like style, it will age good, those who like a fresh style can go with the new nissan maxima.

nice review

The optional LED headlight package is a must. I had them on both my R-Lines. The 1.8T is a good match with the 6 speeds

Hi Steve.How are you?Passat is also a very popular model here in Europe!Thenks.All the best from Brasov Romania.

Steve if you had a choice.what would you buy?Passat or fusion titanium with 2.0 ecoboost and please tell us about the cabin. which got bigger rear seat room?thanks

I don't mind the boring styling but I wish they'd offer 4 motion on this car.

do the side mirrors fold in the 2016 Passat tsi

i like vow's design language. it is very german. no one ever complains about the iterative updates of other german manufacturers. what are we calling "exciting" styling, the awful honda, toyota or hyundai designs. i'd much rather have the clean timeless look of vw over the bulbous, tumor design of some of their competitors.

Great Review Steve. I totally agree that despite the upgrades, they need to redesign this car. Most, if not maybe all of the the other classmates are better designed that this. On the one positve, at least they are now tuning their engines to run 87 octane.

@stevehammes

8 жыл бұрын

+carguy812 Yes! Necessary in this class.

New? I had those exact same instrument gauges and center read out in my 2011 VW CC that I purchased in 2010. The Nav/Radio screen is way too small. The non-LED fog lights look out of place. This thing is a dud. Trust me, I owned a German made 2008 Passat and 2011 CC and this 2016 Passat is nothing like they were. It doesn't even have the same sophisticated driving feel as the older ones. If VW was smart they would just make the exact same European Passat in the Tennessee factory only stretching the wheelbase and length.

I miss the blurple color on the instrument panel. To me that was a VW signature. Not sure why they changed to boring white.

if you want a bunch of chaos in your design elements on the interior and exterior buy a hyundai, lexus, nissan, etc. i love the understated, non fussy design of vw not to mention the fit and finish. i think its quite attractive. its like comparing a lamborghini to a porsche. porsche also has always had a very clean sculpted surface aesthetic.

It's not that THE Passat needs a refresh. It's just that they need to start selling the Germany/China version in the US. Audi virtual cockpit, sloping roof line, A4/A6 like handling. Nine inch infotainment screen. Can't beat it.

The over-the-shoulder rear facing Drive Time Soliloquy™ was a bit different. Are you experimenting with the format?

@stevehammes

8 жыл бұрын

+Khu NoPie Damn! You've trademarked it! There goes my idea ;-)

@khunopie9159

8 жыл бұрын

Consider this comment a legally binding transfer of the trademark to you, Steve Hammes™TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes

What model is the be Passat?

How's the quality on the newer passats? Do panels fit good? Rattles?

@stevehammes

8 жыл бұрын

+bmwmsport11 I had no NVH issues or the like.

@Kfcyeh

8 жыл бұрын

So far so good for 2014 Passat. No rattles. Only once or twice engine lights on for two years. AC is good.

hi steve.wchich one is better in a way of resistenc. honda 4cylinder or passat 4cylinder. answer me please

@hemyarhamid2823

8 жыл бұрын

houda accord

@stevehammes

8 жыл бұрын

I'm more impressed with the new smaller turbo in the Jetta then I am with this engine in the Passat but it's still a solid, smooth, torquey engine. The Accord doesn't use a turbo for its 4-cylinder so you get a more traditional acceleration feel and perhaps a bit more maturity.

Why is the voulme/power knob not right side up @ 0:47?

@JDubbs07

8 жыл бұрын

because VW knobs are completely solid, instead of having a rotating outer ring for adjustment. So the icon rotates with it. Lack of attention to detail in my opinion, but they're pretty consistent in their negligence.

Is that Thatcher Park outside Albany?

@stevehammes

8 жыл бұрын

+adkjamis46 That just may be.

Steve, you are one busy guy, the brand's less than stellar reliability records would make this or any other VW product out of my shopping list. Too bad, cause I like everything else about it. To me the styling is classic, unlike the Sonata which got old pretty quick

@stevehammes

8 жыл бұрын

+pedrof830 I hear you. I just wish it had a bit more pizzazz.

@pedrof830

8 жыл бұрын

The Camry gets accused of the same thing, but at least it is very reliable with good resale value.TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes

@drchulo76

8 жыл бұрын

+pedrof830 Agreed!!! :)

I am glad you pointed that out about that cheap pixelated screen in the center of the dash. That always irritated me.

@stevehammes

8 жыл бұрын

+craig doss Stupid in 2016, right?

@itmustbelove08

8 жыл бұрын

+TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes Absolutely. I remember me hating that screen in the 2015 Audi A3 sedan that I had as a loner vehicle. It definitely doesn't deserve to be in that car. VW knows better.

Not bad!

If by "designed for American taste" you mean taking the last model and awkwardly slapping the new ones' front facia on it, then yes...

"regular unleaded"??? when was the last time u could buy leaded gas in the usa? the '70's?

Waiting for new Tiguan and Tuareg VW...

This car is very sexy!

The Passat seems like it has changed very little since the late 90s. Spacious cars, but so vanilla.

the Skoda Superb looks better 😢 we don't get that car in the United States what a drag oh well c'est la vie

It appers VW sent all their good designers to their Audi and Porche divisions

That dash design is so basic. Unimaginative.

Which is VW's best selling car for the U.S. market? The Jetta or Passat?

@stevehammes

8 жыл бұрын

+Billy Sou Jetta in a landslide. Then Passat followed by Golf.

@76carmel

8 жыл бұрын

+TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes And I forgot the fact that the Golf sells well especially the GTI variant.

decent car and i'm glad they updated the headlights. probably middle of the pack as far as midsize sedans go

Awesome review as always Steve! Do you know if VW has any plans to bring over some of the other European features most notably the full screen instrument cluster cockpit from the overseas version and like in the new Audi TT? Kinda makes it a hard sell to buy the US version when the other looks so much more appealing IMO. Wonder why we get the watered down version here in the US? kzread.info/dash/bejne/e4dm0sN-l7DYZrg.html

Does anyone even know VW has a sport model in the Passat line? Lol, they do and it looks sweet for a Passat. Can find one single road test for it. Crazy and just poor marketing

"Case in point, their Flagship Car, the 2016 Passat"? WTF, what market is this guy in. In many markets, the Phaeton is VW's flagship car. In many other markets, the VW CC is is their flagship car.

@robertopics

8 жыл бұрын

you know the phaeton has been discontinued in the u.s. for some years already... ...right?

Lame style, low quality, and deceptive sales practices makes three strikes and you're out, VW.

VW's entire lineup makes me yawn with their design. It's too bad because the Golf R is supposed to be one hell of a ride.

European version of Passat from 7+ years ago looks better than this american version now and european version of Passat now are spaceship in compare to this junk!! but thats why americans have 30-40% lower price !! they get what they pay

im sorry i think you modern day people are way way way way toooooo picky, all modern day cars are way better than older cars for the most part, the passat is a great car, no it really is, teh tdi engine in the passat is bomb proof, like they say look after it and it will look after you, ive had 5 vw,s are with tdi engines, and all have never let me down not once. Fantastic MPG for the 2.0 Tdi 150 bhp model go for the tdi business SE edition you get a lot of bang for your buck, and i,m averaging 56.7 mpg normal miles driving around town ect driving and motorway ive had 69.4 mpg , these figures are confrimed i mean come on you cannot grumble for solid built car, i highly recommend the vw passat any day of the week, a great super reliable car, go for the above model 2014 onwards or 2016 and above if your budget will allow, Me i,m one very happy owner of a passat tdi, and with a big fat cheesy grin on my face as mpg is super, great ride, great extras, this is the car to have as far as im concerened

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I leased a couple years back a vw Jetta GLI from them, great car, but with their evil sales tactics most likely will be the last one

Volkswagen..........I don't even know what to say. This car looks the same way it did in 2007 smh.

VW are buying those people who dont know nothing about cars, or those who dont have money on car.

@mertz313

8 жыл бұрын

That's not true...

VW is one of the least dependable and poorly built auto brands out there along with FCA. I seriously wonder what the point of designing brandnew cars so bland and "age-proof" is, when most of their cars can't even survive just a few months without breaking down and ending up undrivable.

Blah looking , no amber turn signal just signals from an Audi LOL .

I never understood what people saw in this car. It's so boring , maybe more boring then the Camry!? :o

@highwaycruiser6486

8 жыл бұрын

+chrisdblue Camry isn't boring at all these days!

@chrisdblue

8 жыл бұрын

+Highway Cruiser yes it is.

@nastyscorp

8 жыл бұрын

this is so mature and good looking car. dont know why people don't appreciate it !

@lamula1957

8 жыл бұрын

This car still be very elegant.

@highwaycruiser6486

8 жыл бұрын

chrisdblue no it isn't, of course it depends what do you compare it to ;)

lol, looks like the ugly brother of the European version of the Passat B8 (Have a look at the pictures in google search). Both, the interior and the exterior are much less atracitive in the US version, in my humble opinion. No idea whats the reason of this design decission. Although the US version is cheaper i would prefer the European one (happy with my new Passat 1.8 TSI 2016 Station Wagon in black oak brown).

Hay yine sinirlerim bozuldu 23.000 dolar diyor. Gel bir de bize bak. Birak 23.000 TL`sinde degilim bu isin ben, 132.000 TL`ye de alamazsin bu arabanin sifirini.

sounds like morning news

@stevehammes

8 жыл бұрын

+joblagz My previous gig!

it's just so bland... There's nothing that would make me consider this over the competition

@a7mad316

7 жыл бұрын

The Passat has the best ride quality in terms of comfort on rough roads and quieter than other midsize sedans. The suspension is soft and it absorbs road imperfections much better than its competition (Accord, Mazda 6, Camry, ...). This car doesn't pretend to be a sports car, it's simple and comfortable.

the Passat has that reputation among those who do own them before. this car once you pass 100K prepare yourself for transmission failure / Replacement they designed to be replaced not rebuild . and that cost at least $5000. so from environmental point of view this car is a very wasteful car !! i don't know why the Germans are getting away with this ?!!

@mertz313

8 жыл бұрын

My Passat is at 176k miles.. It never gave me issues and it still runs like a champ. A lot of my friends also have VWs and they're good cars as long as you're not a moron that abuses them.

@East17A

8 жыл бұрын

you know !! Im glad that Im hearing that from actual owner . still knowing the cost of German cars maintenance is scary very expensive

@East17A

8 жыл бұрын

Heartagram man that is super awesome for you to know how to get things done on your own . it shows either we have lazy mechanics who doesn't educate themselves and opportunist dealers who does charging us arms and leg for simple maintenance or basic in today's mechanics and computerized assembly parts information network that shouldn't be a problem repairing any car. and that what make a mechanics by heart who love what he do big different from another mechanics who is just in the business because they got no choice unfortunately these are the majority. i wish if i can have my tools and close in door garage i know i could of done a lot of work on my own .. but that is good to know man i like them VW they got nice body design something that. the Germans are really good at it .. :-)

@orvalstuckemeyer127

7 жыл бұрын

120K miles on my 2008 Passat 2.0T with 6 speed manual. APR Stage 1 tuned very early in its life and I'm the original owner. I've had very few costs outside of scheduled maintenance and the car is still going strong as my wife's daily driver.

VW makes boring cars... zzzzz

what a boring looking car.