Car
companies typically put months of planning into reveals of new models
or even thorough freshenings of those on sale.
So like a quinceanera
held in a hurricane, here’s the somewhat new, more angular 2016 Volkswagen Passat.
The
front and rear of the Passat get a new chiseled look, but it’s not so
jarring a change that anyone who bought or avoided a Passat because of
its styling will likely regret their decision.
The
biggest change comes in the interior, which looks a little less
downmarket than previous generations. The dash gets a new generation of
entertainment controls with better responses and Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto. Also, you can open the trunk by kicking your foot underneath the
bumper, and the rear seats now have a heating option.
The
engine choices remain as before: a 1.8-liter turbo four with 150 hp, a
280-hp V-6, and a certain 2-liter turbodiesel that may be a bit delayed.
With prices starting at $22,440 for a 1.8-liter with a V-6, the Passat
remains a value-priced option in the world of family sedans—a
proposition that’s got some appeal no matter the weather.
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