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First Drives2020 Volkswagen Passat: New Wardrobe3.5/5
MARICOPA, Arizona – Under the desert sun of Arizona, there’s a place where all the Volkswagen models we drive are hot-weather tested. A place that isn’t open to the public, and since there is no signage whatsoever, it could pass as a top-secret government site. It’s only the second time …
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Spotlight on2020 Volkswagen Passat: We’re Heading to Arizona
The Car Guide is on its way to sunny Arizona in order to get a first peek at the totally redesigned, 2020 Volkswagen Passat . The North-American version of the midsize sedan is in its final testing stages at the German brand’s proving grounds, and that’s where we’ll get to …
Test Drives2018 Volkswagen Passat: New Heart, Old Bones3.5/5
The Passat has been around in its current form since the 2012 model year, and received little changes since its debut. It’s built in the United States, and is actually a different car—a bigger car—than the Passat sold in Europe, seeking to please a market that prefers larger vehicles. When …
Test Drives2018 Volkswagen Passat: Straight Arrow3.0/5
Could there be a more cutthroat segment in the industry than the midsize sedan one? The midsize crossover segment could also be one, but I find the sedan market to be particularly intense and we’ve seen several automakers just pull out entirely. If the product isn’t stellar, it stands no …
Test Drives2017 Volkswagen Passat: Excitement Missing3.0/5
The Volkswagen Passat competes in one of the most cutthroat segments in the industry, going head to head against other midsize sedans such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda6 and Hyundai Sonata. Traditionally, the car has struggled to measure up to the others, but an updated Passat was released …
First DrivesVolkswagen’s new 2.0T: Potentially the Engine of the Year
Volkswagen lost some serious ground when it had to trash its excellent diesel engines. Well, they were excellent in terms of performance and fuel efficiency, just too bad they spouted 10 to 40 times the amount of pollution allowed by law. Now it would seem that the manufacturer is looking …
First Drives2016 Volkswagen Passat: Don’t Forget About Me4.0/5
STOWE, Vermont – It’s not easy trying to make a living in the shadow of heavy hitters such as the Honda Accord, the Toyota Camry and the Nissan Altima. These midsize sedans please a customer base that seeks value, fuel economy, interior room and a refined ride. The current generation …
Spotlight on2016 Volkswagen Passat: We’re Driving It This Week
The German brand’s midsize sedan gets a significant update for the 2016 model year, including fresh styling, a new interior and an infotainment system with plenty of connectivity features. The Car Guide will be heading to Vermont to try out the 2016 Volkswagen Passat which, at launch, will offer two …
Blog2014 Best Buys: Mid-Size Sedans
While mid-size sedans were once extremely popular in Quebec, today drivers in our province prefer compact cars. That said, this market is still very vibrant—and lucrative—in the rest of Canada and the United States. Our top pick in the mid-size sedan category is the 2014 Mazda6, which is not only …
Test Drives2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI: The Best of the Breed4.5/5
Every once in a while, an automobile catches you by surprise. Such was the case with the 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI, which I had the pleasure of piloting for over 1,000 kilometres of road-trip goodness over the course of the past week. I initially approached the Passat with a wary …
Test Drives2012 Volkswagen Passat: America or bust4.0/5
Driven by its ambitions to become the world’s leading automaker, Volkswagen decided to do whatever it tales to dominate the main global markets, which will be key to its success. While the manufacturer has always been successful in Europe, the same cannot be said for North America. In fact, Volkswagen …
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