07/04/2018
The Passat saw several changes for 2018. A new turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four replaces the outgoing turbocharged 1.8-liter four in entry-level models, and a new limited-run GT trim borrows design cues from Volkswagen’s vaunted Golf GTI to lend a sporty aura to the Passat.
The Volkswagen Passat never quite stands out in a highly competitive segment that includes both the best-selling mid-size sedan in the United States and a perennial 10Best award winner; but it still does its job extremely well. Eschewing flashy design in favor of considered creases and a squared-off...