Volkswagen Passat Wagon

The interior cabin of the Volkswagen Passat Wagon follows the perfect family car approach. The dashboard is rather simple with not many button bits. The touchscreen infotainment system is amazing and works without a lot of lags. For connectivity, the car gets both Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto.

Apart from this, there are many other things to like in the wagon. The entire cabin is very airy and comfortable at the same time, thanks to the good air conditioning system. The visibility for the drivers is very pleasing as the A-pillars are thin.

The Volkswagen Passat Wagon is one of the most elegant SUVs in the passenger car segment for the Australian market. It looks like a typical wagon with a long wheelbase and extended overhangs. The headlamps are beautifully placed as extensions to the chrome-laden grille. The fog lamps are placed on the front bumper. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, which are wrapped in 215-section tyre profiles.

The side profile has a character-defining line across the length of the car. The rear profile has a set of split tail lights that are rather simple in approach. The roof rails aren’t very big and prominent but serve the purpose. There is also a shark fin antenna at the rear end of the roof, along with a rear spoiler.

The Volkswagen Passat Wagon is a great handler. The suspension system is fine and does manage to take up all jolts from potholes you would encounter on the road. The power from the high torque at low RPMs is amazing and you would not feel the lack of zeal even with a full car.

Highway stability is great, even with all the occupants filled in. The tyres offer decent traction while cornering or even at top speeds. The cabin is comfortable, which includes the great ergonomics for the driver and passengers’ seats.

The Volkswagen Passat Wagon is powered by a smooth engine that is zero in the lags. The 1.8-litre, 4-cylinder TSI (petrol) engine is capable of churning out a maximum power of 179 PS, along with a peak torque of 250 Nm. However, you can consider the power delivery right from the onset as the peak torque comes in at just 1,250 RPM.

The power is sent down to the wheels via a DSG gearbox. Though it performs flawlessly, there is just one fault - it feels laggy at crawling speeds.

The Volkswagen Passat is nothing less than a very safe place for travellers. It has all the safety features that one would expect from a family car. The primary braking involves disc brakes for all the wheels, along with the anti-lock braking system and assistance.

There are airbags available too, especially when it comes to the front driver and passenger. And yes, to prove the great German engineering, the car is built ground up with safety that would advocate for the safety built. It has been rated with a 5-star rating with the ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) and is perfect while an unforeseen accident too.

Volkswagen Passat Wagon does not disappoint from any angle. It is built in a segment that is popular and preferred in the Australian market, which gives it extra brownie points. Plus, the pricing is apt too and takes on the competitors head-on. Hence, when it comes to choosing a wagon car in the passenger segment, this Volkswagen could be the perfect option for you.