Volkswagen Passat

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2022 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack review: 162TSI Premium

The Passat's rugged, taller Alltrack offering swaps diesel power for petrol

6 Apr 2022

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2021 Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-Line wagon review

Relatively affordable sporty all-wheel-drive wagons are a rare breed these days. Thankfully, VW’s flagship Passat has returned to provide an excellent option.

5 Sep 2021

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2017 Volkswagen Passat Range Review

The deeply impressive Volkswagen Passat makes paying more for a premium medium-sized car look like – mostly – an exercise in vanity. Auto-braking is standard.

1 Dec 2017

Comparisons

Family sedan comparison review: Volkswagen Passat 132TSI Comfortline

Wheels pitches 10 of the biggest sellers in the medium-to-large car segment to see which is the best of the current crop. Here’s number 1, the Volkswagen Passat.

19 Oct 2016

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2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack review

Tall estate or short SUV? The AWD version of Volkswagen’s polished Passat steers a comfortable middle path

29 Feb 2016

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2016 Volkswagen Passat review

The B8-generation Volkswagen Passat combines affordable luxury with handsome sheetmetal, generous space and an excellent chassis

21 Oct 2015

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2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack review

The second-generation Passat Alltrack is claimed to be lighter, faster and more fuel efficient. Should it be on your SUV shortlist?

22 Sep 2015

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VW Passat Review

VW appears to have something that can give Golf a run for its money

9 Oct 2014

Reviews

Class struggle - Alfa 159 v Peugeot 407 v Renault Laguna v VW Passat

Jostling beneath the lofty rung occupied by the premium Germans is a second tier of Euro wannabes. Question is, do any of them deliver a case persuasive enough to tempt you out of an Audi, Benz or BMW?

4 Jun 2009

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  Recall roundup: Volkswagen, Mazda, Volvo, Kia, Tesla, Audi, Ford, Jaguar

  New recalls issued for the Volkswagen Arteon, Golf & Passat, Mazda CX-60 & CX-90, Volvo XC40, Kia Carnival, Tesla Model 3, Audi E-Tron GT, Ford F-150, and Jaguar I-Pace

  3 Feb 2024
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  The oldest 'new' cars still on sale in Australia

  Meet the veterans of the automotive world; the enduring nameplates that have seen it all

  5 Nov 2023
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  2024 Volkswagen Passat wagon revealed, Australia ruled out

  This is the new Passat wagon, but it isn’t coming to Australia

  31 Aug 2023
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  Volkswagen Amarok emergency service vehicle unveiled

  VW unveils prototype fire-and-rescue Amarok

  24 Aug 2023
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  VW Australia axes Passat and Golf R wagons: 'We're cleaning up'

  13 Jul 2023
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  What are the best baby-friendly cars?

  31 May 2023
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  Volkswagen Australia rising prices by up to $2000 from July 1

  24 May 2023
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  New VW Golf, T-Roc, Tiguan & Passat coming, Polo future unclear

  20 Apr 2023

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