The Volkswagen Passat has always been the understated choice, a large car with near premium manners and a badge that does not shout. This is the car for the buyer who wants space, comfort and a long distance cruiser without paying the German luxury tax. It offers a lot of the Audi feel for a more grounded price.
Charli points it at a long highway run, which is where this car earns its keep. It settles into a quiet, comfortable gait, the cabin feels a class above the price, and the boot is cavernous enough for a family holiday's worth of luggage. She notes the tech and driver aids were ahead of the mainstream pack when this car launched.
This suits the high kilometre driver and the family that values comfort and space over fashion. Buyers who want their car to make a statement in the school car park will find it too reserved. The Passat is the quiet achiever, and quiet achievers are easy to overlook.
The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
