Is the 2020 VW Passat a BETTER midsize than the Honda Accord & Toyota Camry?
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- The VW Passat is redesigned for 2020. Changes have been made to make the Passat a little more luxurious and more room inside. Under the hood is 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 producing 174HP & mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. On the outside there is more length to the Passat and more attractive front and rear fascias, On the inside some new finishes help elevate the feel of the interior. Is the 2020 VW Passat a BETTER midsize car than a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry?
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I have had three passats. It saved my life in a drink driving accident where I was hit while parked and the drunk driver was going 50mph. All three have been exceptionally reliable, gas efficient, and safe. VW could add more tech and styling but the simplicity of the vehicle is what makes it great in my opinion.
I would much rather take a Passat then a plasticy Honda accord.
I agree, German engineering is way better.
My brother in law was hit twice in a volkswagen jetta and you would have thought no one walked away afterwards. You're right.
LOL the 10th gen Accord is far from "plasticy." Same size engine with turbo (2.0T) with much more horsepower. The new Accords are far more better built than this boring unreliable junk. The Accords interior and exterior is more Audi looking unlike VW which is sad knowing VW and Audi are the same company.
Agreed my 2012 Passat SE 3.6 is what turned me into a VW fan. Just got the 2019 Jetta and I love it. It's feels just like a Passat on the inside space wise.
Definitely!
Just bought this car a month ago. I don’t know why everyone is complaining, I really enjoy driving this vehicle. This is my first Volkswagen I’ve owned and I’m impressed.
Unreliable junk the 2.0T accord is much much faster and more reliable and sportier and also holds better value
@@issavibez394 dumbo the vw is reliable stop being too gullible on believing what media and survey says bec they are fake. Ur honda is junk as always bec of plastics in its engine
I love the Prestige that the Passat brings with its simplicity!
I have a Passat and I love it! Practical design with space in mind while still having all the modern amenities you'd expect out of a 2020. Volkswagen doesn't sugar coat things. Sleek, current design and amazing build quality.
I like my 2020 Passat SE as well. It's not flashy but is a well built solid car.
That's a nice car! Understated, grown up looking interior. This definitely isn't a teenager's car.
Absolutely!
Definitely. Unlike what the Camry and the Accord have become.
I hope to buy this car someday soon.
Yep, the new Camry, Accord, and Altima are targeting younger audiences with their bold styling and it’s working!
I’m a 17 year old Australian who owns a 2011Passat and would get the 2020 model in a heartbeat if I had the money
My first Volkswagen sedan!! Nice job Joe.
I’ve been using a Passat as a rental and man.. I love it. I don’t even want my car back. I’ve been sleeping on VWs
No question. It's a good car. Very safe and a roomy family car. Some people don't like a revised model every year.
I bought it just because of that 😂
I love the simple design of the exterior and interior. It's gonna age beautifully
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
That rear end is a major improvement
AGREED!
The Passat needs some R love!! Not an R-Line appearance pkg but the full on R treatment!! It’s time for the return of the Farfegnugen!! VW discontinued the Beatle time to resurrect the Corrado ... a Corrado R! My bad Raiti I got caught up in the moment 🤣🤣🤣
No go for it man! I would love to see that happen.
The Volkswagen "Beatles"?🤔🤔
Raiti's Rides I have a question for you Raiti , would a bet trunk affect aerodynamics of a car ? (Slightly shifted , not even space gaps on both sides
Each time I am in England I just ache with lament that the second iteration of the corrado never made it to usa. if had ever had, there wouldnt be a seconds worth of humming and hahing as i dashed my way right to the closest dealer. Good call GMan. lets get VW USA on the phone: RIGHT NOW!
I love the Passat !
I just purchased the Volkswagon 2020 Passat after checking out several other sedans. The reasons why I purchased it was the following reasons. I really like the way it looks. The grill, the updated rear, the wonderful comfortable but firm seats that are a good size side to side. The features the car has from Android Play to front end collision. The pickup is good with low end torque that is acceptable for a 4 cylinder car. The steering is not too light or tight. The trunk space and rear seat space is excellent. I like the way the interior looks and the ride is quiet, firm, and just a joy to drive. I have to drive a lot with my job and I know due to the design of the seats, I don't feel fatigued after driving for several hours.
Congrats on your new Passat! I appreciate that great input from your ownership experience!
15:45 good brakes (police)....
AGREED! ;-)
Love the Channel . Rest in peace Kobe Bryant and his daughter . My heart goes out to the Kobe Bryant family.
R.I.P Kobe Bryant 🙏🏼❤😰
Kenny Jdm agree brother
Jay Patel agree
So very true! Plus there were 3 other people on board.
@@JayPatel-tx1zc AGREED!
Joe: "Does it look a little bland? Yes. 😖"
VW Designers: "We succeeded."
Get a black one, keep it clean. Keep tires gloss. It’s a very cheap luxury car. Clean and professional look.
I like the conservative styling. It looks nice and grown up.
I test drove a 2020 Passat today. It was the first Volkwagen I have ever driven. I thought it was pretty nice. I like the classic styling much better than the Accord unibrow or the Sonata catfish face. What I liked best about the Passat was the excellent visibility and very comfortable seats (unlike the crap they put in Mazdas). It was also very quiet and I didn't hear any dashes noises unlike the Camry I drove today.
Thanks for sharing that great input and perspective!
I live in Alaska and own a Passat. These cars handle beautifully in both plowed and unplowed snow conditions, and on ice as well. I have a block and battery heater for when I can't park it in my garage, and synthetic oil helps it start up easily and smoothly, even at -50°F.
I'll be buying another Passat soon for my wife. #VWLife
⬜️⬛️🔷⚪️🔵⚫️ ! VW colours
I love VW different shapes and sizes.
Joe, Honda and Toyota all the way. I have Accord 2003 I have 260k and sucker does not want to stop at all keep driving and driving. Never fixed anything on that car runs like new.
That's a ton I have 140 on my Acura and it has leaks and need new suspension parts. I change the oil about every 2000 miles are less. GSR Acura
It seems like it’s basically the same as my 2014 Passat, without the 100,000 miles. My suggestion is to always drive in Sport.
Yip, it’s the same lol and why always in sport?
@@MohammadAliKhalil it does seem very similar it seems like they’re keeping the same design and style but just keep making it more modern
@@AG-uh9bf I don’t need it to be responsive. Sport most likely will have long term wear and tear affects along with probably more gas intake.
It's been a long time that you never reviewed a Volkswagen... I think that it's your first review on a Volkswagen of 2020.
Very good memory Kobe! You are so very right! More to come!
@Raiti's Rides I have to let you know, I love your videos so much, in fact that I use them to help me conduct product demonstrations at my dealership. One thing I wanted to highlight with this particular vehicle is they upped the 2020's torque 20 percent from last years. The 2019 Volkswagen Passat had 184 lbs of torque and the 2020 Volkswagen Passat has 207 lbs of torque. Fun Fact, Passat means trade-wind and also the name of a Vessel war ship from 1912-1914.
Thanks Seth for taking the time to let me know that. I really appreciate your support and that wonderful fun fact!
Great reviews, Joe! Love seeing your zonks and twinkies comments. Lol. Jesus loves you!!!
Thanks Michael that is really wonderful of you to say! I hope you have a blessed weekend.
I feel that Volkswagen is at a point in time where they are really cutting corners. It’s like they have become the German GM
I agree! It feels like they're just doing enough to say they're doing something, but it falls (far) short of the best in class.
shinedownfly si would take a Camry or accord in a heart beat personally. Idk, vw just doesn’t impress me, it seems boring.
@@dextersmithbsee After paying $$billions in the "dieselgate" scandal VW apparently didn't have the cash to upgrade the US Passat to the same platform as the Euro model.
The interior is pretty ugly. White and black plastic with that huge chunk of fake wood in the middle - bizarre.
$30 billion dollar diesel scandal fine has forced them to tighten up the wallet.
I would definitely go for the Camry or Accord, cause I think those two dominate the market, IMO the Accord Hybrid Touring is my personal choice
Piyush Meherchandani no wonder u are a barcelona fan
Promzy Promzy ok and did I ask
@@piyush6089 8-2 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It looks better than a Camry but not the Accord ...
Rest in paradise Kobe Bryant
AMEN!
Kobe Bryant is with Tupac smoking wheed and watching us from heaven
Volkswagen looks more sleek and professional
No it looks better than a accord but not the camry
No way, no how. This car seems dated although being a 2020. Great video!
Well the US version is but Eu gets a more modern version for some reason. You can google it it is superior to the American one.
You are so very right Oscar.
@@efeberknisanoglu6379 That is so very true!
If you want the Euro Passat.... you can get it in the U.S. now...... it's called the Arteon.
Memo Padilla I’ll still pass. That car is overpriced for a an underpowered VW.
R.I.P. Kobe.
A friend of mine is thinking of buying a new 2020 Passat S for his daughter. VW dealers are selling them for around $18K these days. Can't go wrong for that kind of money, if you don't mind a basic midsized sedan.
The new American Passat isn’t on the new MQB platform.
True , it uses the 2012 plataform , pre-mqb, the european one uses mqb
They thought American buyer are dumb? Yeah right! I love VW but this is disappointing
@@alpzepta no, the Euro passat is expensive in the mid size class for the USA. Approx $7k USA.
Therefore, VW created an american version at about 7 to $8k cheaper to compete for sales against the Malibu, Accord, Camry etc. However, the passat is not popular because vw does not change the body style often and cost of repairs.
Owning a 2017 V6 sel premium I don't see a need or want to move to this vehicle. If I had to pick a new car in this segment today it would be the Accord due to the value and drive. I was sad to see how little VW did with this redesign.
Sean Woods I agree. VW took far too long to redesign it, as the previous generation was very long in the tooth, and should not have been around for as long as it did (2013-2019). This design doesn’t look like a total redesign, more like a derivative of the previous generation, which was dull and uninspiring. I really think the zenith of VW’s designs were in the early to mid 2000’s.
@@clothestravel I'm kind of let down at the fact that a lot of their cars these days are back to feeling cheap in some areas such as the windows buttons in the Jetta. I am not a fan of the new Tigs at all, and Golf is basically gone. As it stands now I am looking at other brands ONLY because of these factors.
As for which generation I felt was the best I would go with the B6. My daughter had a B5.5 and it was super solid, but I like the length that the B6 gave.
Sean Woods As a wagon lover and owner of a 2014 JSW TDI, I’m REALLY disappointed that VW decided to discontinue the Golf Sportwagen and Alltrack - the only remaining affordable wagons on the market. And for what? So they could introduce that fugly crossover Atlas? As if we need ANOTHER crossover and SUV on the market. I know that’s where the demand is, but its annoying nonetheless. I’d rather gave the Tourag than that hideous Atlas (although I love the name, but find that styling too Jeep Cherokeesque).
@@clothestravel I could not agree more!! If I lived in the UK I would have my pick of cars that I would want to own, but being in the US market I am forced into cars that either unreliable or don't fit the styling I would like. I'm not young anymore nor am I super old. Give me a 2017 Passat touring and I good to go. I wouldn't mind a GTI but I need that little bit more space that the GSW brings. I could do a GSW but then I am forced to mod the thing to get the look I would want. Then I still wound have the GTI engine and suspension.
So now I am forced to look at the BMW/Mini product line for my next car.
Camry has one touch for all windows. In addition, double wishbone suspension. Back windows go all the way down. Not all competitors do that.
Hybrid synergy drive that does 52 MPG and the sporty Camry that does 46mpg, long lasting parts.
Toyota is trying to inject more emotion into it's reliable cars. Hyundai / KIA/,Honda are responding bringing great choices for customers! VW has a chance to also bring a more competitive Passat to the midsize sedan class.
The refreshed Passat did not switch over to the MQB platform for cost reasons. It remains on the old PQ35 platform. This platforms older electrical architecture means the vehicle cannot support more modern infotainment systems and a full digital gage cluster. The 160 MPH speedo is stupid and is not achievable. It is nice that the rear seat passengers, unlike the Jetta, get HVAC vents at the rear of the center console. I personally like the look of this car, but the Accord is a better, if not the best value in this segment.
NMS platform not PQ35.
Very traditional and beautiful design. Only for those who understand :)
Indeed. T4 gets a zonk though for lag. Why oh why did they ditch V6?
I really miss my 2016 Passat. Traded it in for a 2019 Camry and have regretted it ever since. Was a much nicer car!
Thanks for sharing that input from your ownership.
Why did you like the passat better than Camry. Which camry did you buy?
@@jeffreyfurtado3681 The Passat had a considerably roomier cabin, a biggger trunk, a plusher ride, and just felt to be more solidly built. I like the quickly available torque of the turbocharged engine as well. The Camry seems comparatively noisy, smaller and less practical. The build quality also just feels cheaper. I got the XSE. The only thing the Camry has that I wanted which the Passat did not have is the panoramic roof.
@@direfranchement I appreciate you responding to my question so quickly. Camry is my favorite car because of long term reliability, comfortable , quiet car ride. I still have my 2010 SE with over 160k and have not had to replace any parts yet. I have done basics, tires, brakes.
Toyota will in the past cut corners on interior quality and put money where the consumer does not see in long lasting reliability, fuel efficient etc. .
The Camry is still roomy but the Avalon is the full size car.
Concerns on the Passat is costs of repairs maintenance. Turbo usually not as reliable as naturally aspirated engines.
Thank you for the review 👍
Simple timeless design.
Love VW 😀
Thanks for letting me share this one with you!
European 1 but it looks a bit dated on the interior, the door panels and gadge cluster specifically.
MUSTASHEO lll that’s true!!
But exterior looks nice 👍
I hope they are going to work on interior more 😀
It feels better then optima, Altima, accord inside...they are like a toys...
I do love the tail light designs also.
Joe I really like your reviews, very straight to point but still informative. Keep up the good work!
I'll take Camry or Accord over this car in a heart beat anyday! This Volkswagen will fall apart in pieces right in front of my eyes when Camry and Accord will run basically forever!
I totally agree with you Jacob!
Volkswagen never brakes check the Europe
the new camry isn’t known as “reliable” in fact the new ones are horrible compared to the 2017 model.
I dont know. In europe we buy them for their reliability. I just think americans don't maintain them volkswagens the right way. Or american vw products are not the same quality.
Andi 423 ikr. american made vehicles aren’t well made
It’s not on MQB unfortunately still on PQ35 like the previous version and the previous Jetta.
Nope the 2012 and newer Passats are on the NMS (New Midsize Sedan) platform that was specifically designed for the North American market.
Why can’t we get the European Passat. It’s so much better than the American version!
We get all the watered down stuff.
Raiti's Rides They are giving us what people here are buying. This car is like the 2012-2019 Passat which was a good seller. The 2006-10 model was from Germany and the same as the Euro version and no one here bought it (except for me who had a 2007 Passat “Luxury”).
Cuz American do like small cars, they want those big ass trucks
Because Americans have awful taste in cars. They’d rather have those ugly-as-sin coupe SUVS from the likes of BMW and Mercedes. Designs that are hideous abominations, in my opinion.
They used to have both struts to hold the hood up and an under insulator (this was struck from the list of standard equipment in mid-2017 model year production). They've cheapened the car over the years. Seems odd that they keep cheapening the car while not decreasing the price.
@bellski2002 My 2017 has no prop rod, but it does have a single gas strut. But, VW has changed the specs so many times on the Passat that I'm not surprised.
Thats all cars went downhill
It’s 2020.... from here on beyond VW needs to bring it !!!!
This is so very true Miguel. What do you think?
@@RaitisRides I personally have a 2012 and I am considering upgrading to a new one. The only things I feel they really should have added are a bigger screen between the gauges & infotainment, the newer VW steering wheel in the Atlas cross & new Golf, and around view camera on the top trim, and electronic parking brake. They didn't wanna drop a ton of money on that aging platform but those handful of things would have made a huge difference but still a great car nonetheless.
@@lryoung17 thanks for sharing that great input from your ownership experience!
@@RaitisRides Fsho I think I'm gonna go ahead and get one 🤷🏽♂️🙄😅
Mann this car looks awesome to me .
2nd. I like the Passat. I had a 99 and now have a 2003 Wagon. Great car!
Thanks Carlos for being here!
The proprod is better you don’t had to ever pay for hood shocks as they wear
Out and you have to pay for that
It has a 6 speed trans not a 10 speed. The 10 speed feels like it’s dancing the samba under your hood. Also the 2020 does not have the aggravating stop start feature. That’s great Car has very much room. I’m 6 ft 2 and I have to push the seat up as all the way back is for a person taller than me. The rear passengers have a lot of room. Got all the safety features it has avoided several bad situations on the highway. Side warning features greatly appreciated as someone is always in the dead spot. Have the SEL model It’s beautiful. Have owned jettas and Passats. Great snow cars. Even though only 2 wheel drive the 2.0 turbo has great acceleration good gas mileage 18.5 tank great cruiser car for long distance travel. Very roomy big trunk Passat in large letters across the trunk also currently have a 2014 Jetta SE with a 1.8 turbo. Also s pleasure to drive. VW cars are just fun to drive all the time. Great easy brakes no strain on the leg braking. Especially in stop go traffic. Toyotas and Hondas are appliance cars reliable like a blender turn on turn off they work but no fun. No Farfignugen. Ya vol The Germans know how to design cars.
There is no stop start feature on the 2020 Passat. I own one. That’s why I bought one. No stop start silliness
That is wonderful! I can not stand those in today's cars!
Raiti’s rides needs to be sponsored by twinkies!!
If i ever saw a Twinkie ad at the start of the vid i think i might die laughing. 😂
Now we are talking!
@@moflow99 I know right!
I almost don't need to watch this video to know the answer, but going to watch for how cool you present things. I will never buy another German vehicle because of their notorious unreliability and high cost of maintenance out of warranty which impacts their resale value. The Accord is turbo and fun. The Camry is refined, and if they ever decide to add that 3.6 turbo AWD Platform to it, it will be the best selling car on the Planet.
Caribbean GTR I wouldn’t say the 4cyl Camry is quite as refined as the last generation Camry 4 cylinder mainly because of the engine noise. But if you’re comparing the Camry v6 to the last gen v6 Camry the current one w 300hp is way more refined
Silver N Black Mopar the car in yo profile pic is fugly
Joe this is not on the MQB platform, but instead it’s still on the same PQ46 platform from 2012.
Nope it's on the NMS platform.
simul8guy
www.autonews.com/article/20181212/OEM04/181219880/vw-to-keep-passat-on-old-platform-update-styling-tech-for-2020
This might seem ridiculous, but I honestly feel that measuring glove boxes, center consoles, and storage compartments "in twinkies" is actually a REALLY good way to go about it, because I've had my fair share of twinkies in my teenage years to be familiar with their size, so telling me "you can fit 9 twinkies in there" makes Wayyy more sense than telling me, "oh yeah, that's about 0.9cubic feet of storage"
Thanks Jack! That was my today idea behind it and plus it is a lot more fun!
Sonata is the best in midsize right now in my opinion
My wife drives a 2018 SEL Premium. I drive a 2020 SE w/Technology Atlas. My daughter drives a 2018 V6 Atlas.
Thanks for sharing that great input!
Lol, nice try. We saw that police car enter the highway at 15:45 🤣
Good eyes!
SEL is the top trim, and I believe the 6.4" center screen is the only one offered. Is there an optional larger screen?
Not that you care 2 years later, but the 6.3 inch is the only offering available in the US and the SEL is the top trim available in the states. However the European version does have an 8inch options available. I had to do a decent amount of research to find that out.
But I like your reviews,Joe, pretty much!! Thank you from Ukraine!!
NO!!!! Even asking such a question is pointless.
The grille is a direct copy from Honda Crosstour.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Seems like the Jetta GLI is a better value - maybe a bit smaller but you get more bang for your buck
Always a great review!!! 👍🏼💯
Making me think about upgrading my 2000 Passat.
I think the 2020 Hyundai Sonata is more upscaled than this Passat lol. Hyundai has really been on top of their game!
Big time!
I just did some research. It’s basically the same car as 2019. It’s just been refreshed again. same interior dimensions, same wheelbase it slightly longer because of a redesigned rear and front facia
Great review Joe as always.. you know how i feel about German cars. LEASE them BUY Japanese! Empty $ pits as they age with high mileage.
You are so very right Stephen. I don't think I would lease or buy this. LOL
Stephen DiBari I would buy a German car. Especially anything with that 2.0 turbo. A guy I work with has 200,000 kms on a 10 year old GTI. And a friend of mine has a 2012 A3 wagon with 200,000 kms. Both guys are anal about maintenance and it shows. Another buddy has an A6 with 250,000 kms on it and another buddy of mine had an A6 with 350,000 kms. The last 30,000 kms he was driving with a dying transmission. He was constantly doing Toronto to Atlanta road trips to see family.
Ugh but their so awssome tho japanese vehicles r too small for me couldn't even fit in the accord
Raiti's Rides 😂
@@andrewwhite103 Well certainly a Passat wouldn't fit you either then. Nor a BMW 5 series, or MB E-class.
I have to give the Passat 2 zonks. One for not having a more powerful engine. The other is for those fake exhaust outlets. Come on VW. Hyundai/Kia are listening loud and clearly. Keep up the great work Joe. R.I.H. 8/24 & his baby girl Gianna🙏
New Corolla has 120 hp but is far slower than Volkswagen with 100 hp
I like it......do one for the arteon.
Will do my friend!
My 2017 SE w/Tech has the hood struts. They must have been trying to cut costs on later model years. Too bad.
Hey, Joe please go over the sticker in your videos so we can pause and see what trim level it is and the exact MSRP price point with the exact features offered. Nice job with your back to back reviews keep it up.
That's a good idea Scott! Thanks for the feedback and support!
Camry’s the better looking car and better mechanically by far.
AGREED!
Janet Rohrbaugh TOYOTA 💯
Have you drive the accord yet?
As a die hard Volkswagener, o choose my brand
Janet Rohrbaugh it’s not a bad car, it’s just behind in tech and looks a bit dated inside with the door panels and gadge cluster.
Solid car, but too conservative compared to new Sonata and K5.
Subaru is designing cars I like. You get a lot for the money have two Volkswagens and an Outback. Love both manufacturers.
Wow it is so different in America
I know right!
I wish they could make all Volkswagens the same for the different markets
This guy always putting candy in the car and twinkies 😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉❤
Was at the auto show in my city and the VW section was almost entirely empty, rivaled by Hyundai, Toyota, Kia, Honda, and Lexus were PACKED. Saw the Passat myself and it just looked boring to me. Knowing reliability too I just can’t ever see myself buying a VW until they become reliable like their Asian counterparts. Hard pass from me.
only in the USA, Volkswagen and Toyota are the biggest car manufacturers in the world.
@@jpch8814 right, you see more Toyota and vw in other part of the world then any manufacturers
Gm once was the biggest in the world. Was it reliable? No! Not relevant.
@@kenjkbs I am replying to the comment...Reliability might be a very important aspect for car owners(Toyota) but quality,driving dynamics, and ergonomics are as well(V.A.G) since both companies have dominated the market for the last years.
We get a different Passat in Europe. In China, this is called the Magotan. Chinese Passats are the same as the American Passat.
This car has One of the longest non-hybrid gas ranges: 36 highway mpg x 18.5 gallon gas tank = up to 666 miles on a tank!
Looks much better than both Accord and Camry. Against Mazda 6 is tie. Interior looks best in this class. For Japanese elegance and simplicity is secret not discovered yet.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.
Why do automakers do fake exhaust tips? Do it like Tesla with nothing if they want to cut costs.
I like functional tips and would never buy a car with fakes. Even the plain exhaust on my Sportwagen looks great.
Cheers
I totally agree with you!
I want to upgrade buuuuuuuuut. They did not add the ventilated seats and heated steering😩. There is no point I’d rather keep my ‘13 and keep it moving. Once they add those 2 features, then I’ll upgrade.
I totally understand where you are coming from!
I thought SEL was the top VW trim.
It is. The reviewer doesn't know what he's talking about.
Sel always has fogs, so this can't be sel
Oddly, I like this Passat how it sits on the older platform. Simple design and not overly complicated. What did you think of the comfort level?
I have a 2015 Passat Limited from Reeve's. The 2020 SEL seems nice. Honestly though, other than the passenger power seat and the soothing wood trim, there's not too much exciting features about it. Plus, they got rid of the damn clock! I'll stick with my 2015. Pretty sure the two drive and handle the same at this point despite the different platforms.
SEL is the top trim.
To all the people in the comment section talking shit (Especially Americans) the Passat is one of the most reliable vehicles ever made, the 2.5L 5 Cylinder(If it is available in your country) is bulletproof, mine has 320K Km and I only followed the maintenance schedule. The Camry and Accord are smaller inside,less comfortable, the quality of the materials is not as robust, the handling on the Passat is more precise, and after a few years the edgy Japanese designs will look silly while the German classic design will still be elegant.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and perspective on this one!
I currently have a 2014 Passat SE but I must say compared to how the Camry looks now. No way I’ll pick this over that for that 30k .
It looks almost identical to what I urge now for interior
Thank the Lord this 2020 Passat doesn't have a CVT transmission, not hating on the CVT's but I'm glad this car has a good old automatic 6-speed!! 6-speed or 8-speed?
It's okay to hate CVTs. They suck, lol.
I totally agree with you Bennie.
@@chigasaki06 LMAO!
CVT is for mammie's gay boys
The SEL is the highest trim
This car still exists 😱 my brother had one way back in 2006
How was the turbo lag? Tested the T4 in 2019 & if bought I had to have the V6. They sold out of the V6s & I missed out. So over to Impala I went. Beige interior is nice in the sea of black & grey interiors.
Joe, why did you say "all new totally redesigned"? It's the 2nd face lift of Passat NMS
. The interior looks pretty much the same as the 2011 model.
rma it is and is does look like a 2020, but tech wise it’s a 2015.
At 32 K it’s going to be hard to compete with Honda and Toyota . I had a TDI Passat and it was awesome!
That is so a very good point Fernando!
The only vehicles in VWs line up I’ll choose over Honda is in the Jetta and Golf line. I’m Accord all the way if I had to choose between it and the Passat.
This Passat is still on the old platform not MQB
The reason VW only did a minor refresh on the US version of the 2020 Passat was to devote most of its R&D on the development of new SUV's and crossovers which is the segment US consumers have a complete hard on for at the moment. The Passat will live on as long as Toyota keeps churning out Camrys but a completely new Passat is probably at least a couple of years away.....possibly more if the COVID 19 thing drones on....
Thanks for that great input and perspective!
Missed opportunity on the redesign to make a statement. Just another boring Passat, unless you really covet rear seat legroom...
Someone at VW needs a kick in the pants. Give us a GLI version with a turbo V6, 6 speed manual and AWD. 😉
AGREED! I always enjoy reading your comments!
Thanks alot for your very great reviews. How you can compare the steering of Passat to the one of Kia Cadenza 2019, which is more lighter and smoother?
By the way I have Cadenza 2019
Thanks and kind regards
Nice car! The competition is tough though. I’m not sure if it’s worth getting over a 2019 Passat.
You are so very right!
I also have an outback Subaru is also designing vehi
I keep hearing Homer Simpson saying "booooring" every 5 seconds into this car
Who the fuck designs these things?
I really like the outside but the inside was surprising because they didn’t do anything
No cvt is big point in here