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Volkswagen Passat 2016

Volkswagen Passat 2016

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$11,660

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat range of configurations is currently priced from $9,900.

Our most recent review of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat resulted in a score of 6 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Contributing Journalist Tim Robson had this to say at the time: The Passat is handsome, practical and frugal, but lets its guard down when the sporty kit is added.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Tim Robson liked most about this particular version of the Volkswagen Passat: Handsome., Well-equipped., Roomy.

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2200 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

The Volkswagen Passat is also known as Volkswagen Dasher, Volkswagen Quantum, Volkswagen Santana, Volkswagen Corsar, Volkswagen Magotan (China), Volkswagen Carat in markets outside Australia.

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6.0L/100km (combined)
Sedan
7 Speed Automatic
Premium Unleaded Petrol
Overview
Likes
Handsome.
Well-equipped.
Roomy.
Dislikes
Not the silken smooth ride and drivetrain we expected.

Volkswagen Passat 2016 FAQs

Recommendations for a new station wagon

You are choosing from a good line-up as all three of your contenders get The Tick from me. My personal ranking puts the Passat ahead of the Outback but there is no reason not to go ahead with the Subaru.

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Is the Passat troublesome?

As it transpired, it was only a loose hose that affected the turbocharger on the Passat test car but it's the first time I've had a test car that needed to be trucked away. You can read the full report in this week's Tick.

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Passat, Liberty or Mazda 6?

Until this week I would have said the Passat was fine but I've just run into a problem with a VW test car. I would now punt for the Liberty, which has just been updated and gets The Tick.

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