Volkswagen Passat SE 2017

Are you looking for best acceleration, accommodation with combination of excellent fuel economy than here it is Volkswagen passat. In United States of America there is a big competition between mid size sedans and compact crossovers where Volkswagen Passat is one of the competitive vehicle in midsized sedan segments. This vehicle is more focused for family purposes with lot of space for rear seats passengers because sometimes you need a car with stylish look that drive well and carry all the people that you want to carry.

What is new in Volkswagen Passat 2017?

Volkswagen Passat get refreshed in 2016 but for year 2017 Passat received few Minor updates, Exterior got nothing new other than standardization of lighting package to certain trim levels. Another change this year is that diesel engine has been discontinued with Passat only gasoline engine is available with two different configurations that we will discuss later in engine and power section.

Good Qualities of Volkswagen Passat:

Design:

In terms of design passat is a quite competitive that have beautiful exterior especially its bold front that have new halogen head lights with day time running LED lights, where interior of passat is aesthetically pleasing that is more luxurious than sporty with matureness in its design.

Comfort and Safety:

Passat gives smooth ride with its compliant suspensions while engine sends decent power to its front wheel drive system. As mentioned this vehicle is more focused for family that is why it has generous head and leg room even its rear seats are much more comfortable than front. Over all handling ability of this vehicle good in mid size sedans category that give little firmer but comfortable ride, it also has spacious interior with largest cargo area in this category. To make it safer and secure there has been added autonomous braking & collision warning system, for knowing complete safety features you can check features section.

Engine, fuel economy & Transmission:

Volkswagen passat is available with two different engines one is 1.8 liter turbo charged four cylinder engine that produce 249nm@1500rpm peak torque with 170 horse power and accelerate 0-60 in 7.8 seconds, 2^nd is V6 turbo charged six cylinder engine that produce 280 horse power and accelerate 0-60 in 5.7 seconds. Both of engines have different fuel economy; with 1.8 liter passat gives 23 miles per gallon in city & 34 miles per gallon on highway where V6 gives 20 miles per gallon in city while 28 miles per gallon on highway. Whatever trim or engine it has transmission is same for all that is six speed automatic with triptronic.

Volkswagen passat with V6 engine is less expensive as compared to other brands e.g Toyota camry with V6 starts at 35000 $ where passat starts from 25 to 30 thousand dollars.

What does Volkswagen Passat Lack?

1. Only front wheel drive system is available where all wheel drive system has been removed that doesn’t make it good at corners. There is also difference in handling between upper trim levels and lower trims levels because upper trim levels are quite competitive in handling section where lower trims are not.
2. Current trim level of Passat didn’t have four way adjustable lumbar support.
3. Although it is most attractive sedan in this category but other brands are refreshing their vehicle about every year where Volkswagen passat also need this.
4. Fuel economy of 1.8 liter engine is as good as many CVT equipped entries but V6 fuel economy is not much competitive.

Summary:

Pros of Passat:

1. Acceleration especially for V6
2. Value to money
3. Rear seats comfort
4. Handsome styling
5. Dual Clutch transmission

Cons:

1. DCT reliability
2. Not fresh as newer sedans
3. Fuel economy with V6
4. Gadgets

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