People that say VWs are unreliable just don’t know how to take care of their car. Regular maintenance is one thing but the way you drive the car also matters a lot

The "old" key is actually great and VERY reliable. Also, the physical buttons and practical layout is something that automakers do NOT need to change. Tired of them forcing "cool, safe" features.

Am I the only one that still likes analog guages? Digital is cool and all, but i still like analog.

I don't get it with Americans thinking Volkswagen is unreliable because almost everywhere else in the world and certainly in Europe VW is famous for its reliability. It's weird

Whenever I see Redline Reviews in my suggestions.Perfect way to start off the day!!!

I used to think this car looked boring compared to most competitors, but the styling had really grown on me as it has aged very well & the interior doesn't look bad ether even a decade later. I've always loved sedans in general. Purchased five vehicles so far (all sedans). I've sat in this gen several times at auto shows & is easily the roomiest family sedan I've ever experienced.

As an owner of a 2016 Passat and 2016 CC, I've had zero reliability issues. Both run like champs. If you can find a CC on the lot, get it. Lot of car for the money.

I miss the good old days when you could buy an Accord LX with a V6 and a Camry CE with a V6.

I love my 2017 v6 Passat, trade down for the 1.8, whaaaat lol. I’d rather just by parts to fix the bouncy suspension and loose steering. You’re right, it does get annoying bouncing everywhere in high speeds, but would never trade away the power the v6 produces just because of that. This car is underrated drive/speed wise and will be keeping it for the long run due to its rarity in its engine. Just wish they would make performance parts for the car, doesn’t seem like that’s happening anytime ever. 2019, hitting 37k+ miles still driving and feeling damn good. Like he said, the car does have a bit of a lag when changing gears driving low speeds, but it’s not a constant thing. And honestly, I feel once you step in and actually drive the car. You will know and feel like you’re getting more than your money’s worth. The little flaws the car comes with doesn’t phase everything else good the car comes with as a package, including how affordable it is.

As a Toyota/Honda guy, I recently test drove this VW model and it is worth every penny. You have to drive it before you understand what I mean.

Why is "conservative styling" considered a criticism? I'd much rather drive around in this than what every other manufacturer is putting out in this class - wannabe ricers with that look like they were designed by a 17 year old.

I'm an American expat currently living in the EU. I love my 2016 VW Passat R-Line European model as it is a very sporty vehicle. It's a German built sports family sedan for the young at heart who loves to drive fast on the German Autobahn. I used to drive Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Nissan Maxima back in the states but they were not something to be excited about when I was behind the wheels.

Really good car. Classy, clean, & elegant..a ton of features, quiet, very spacious...It does so many things well. I’ve owned Audi & bmw sedans.. they’re great cars but VW’s are very close in line with those cars in terms of overall quality and the way the vehicle performs. Unfortunately a lot of people are just misinformed about many different cars. When you actually drive one, you feel differently.

have the 2013 vr6. its got a soul. non vr6 passats dont have them. any modification to exhaust really opens it up into a different beast.

Don't get the hate for this car. First had a 2013 TDI and now (thanks to the buyback) have a 2017. They're incredibly spacious and an amazing value. My SEL premium has everything I can think of that is offered in the midsize segment at a price thousands less than a comparable Fusion Titanium or Accord Touring. Sure, the interior isn't as nice as the B6, but compared to a Camry? An Altima? An Accord? They make this car feel like a Rolls.

Nice review, Sofyan! The Passat seems like a pretty neat vehicle in the midsize sedan class! Especially, after last years updated design... Personally, I really love the elegantly reserved design of VW's Passat! This vehicle will have no problem aging. It can definitely can use a redesign in the next couple of years, though! Keep up the great work, Sofyan! -DriveAndBeDriven 🚘 "The Quest To Record The Best!" 📽

I've got about 15,000 miles on my '17 Passat SE Tech and really like it. Clean lines, quiet, decent performance, lots of room and good economy. Good value considering all the features.

As a citizen of Chattanooga Tennessee I must point out that it is CHATT-Uh-Nooga😂😂. Love the vids. Keep it up.

I had this car for a while, and It was my first VW. I personally enjoyed having it, it was very roomy and comfortable, the trunk space is huge, plenty of leg room in front and in back. The interior design is nice, even nicer than a lot of premium cars. Its an all around solid car, and its priced very well for this class segment.

I think you are way to critical of the suspension being "too soft". It's also a very comfortable ride and one of the quietest cars in the midsize segment, icluding some luxury midsizes. When comparing to the Mazda 6 or Accord which handle a lot better there are also tradeoffs in ride and quietness. The Passat SEL premium is alo available for about the same price Accord and Camry sell for in real life. And quite respectable in 1.8 TSI form, while being much roomier and luxurious.

Great review! I have a 2016 SE 1.8T and love it. I had Camry's and Altima's in the past. The Passat is far better!!!

My lease is up in two months and I’m going to have to let go my 2014 GLI edition 30. Was wondering if the new 2018 Passat GT would be a good option to consider. Unfortunately, the GTI or Golf R cargo is too small, the new GLI is not out for another year and I’m not keen of their Golf Wagon (even the Alltrack package). Don’t want their SUVs... Thoughts? Thanks!

VW is the first make of vehicle that I buy a second time. I had over 100k on my previous Jetta and it was never in the shop so idk what some of you idiots are talking about reliability. Do your scheduled maintenance and you'll have 0 major problems

We had a 2015 passat, didn't keep it very long due to the fact that it was jetta based and the seating position as opposed to the pedals and steering wheel was horrible. The seat was in the outer position due to the passat being wider but the pedals and wheel were in the position as if they were still in the jetta. I know this one is on the new platform, have they fixed these issue's?

Hey Sofyan, which car door in your opinion has the most solid thunk sound?

can you please review the new subaru wrx sti 2018? i'm thinking about getting it.

Went from 2010 Passat to a 2016 and for 3 years I had No issues with my Passat... I’m just waiting on the New design which will probably come out late 2019 early 2020

I'm so glad i went with my Accord. The J engine is so worth it. Wish i'd have a DSG transmission, only thing other than exhaust note i'm envious about the Passat.

Love my 2016 with 1.8l. Very comfortable and roomy. Same blue color.

I love mine. It's my first German and it's holding up well. 32,500 on the clock and not one issue. Such a good value!

i love VWs and the Jetta as well as teh Passat. the newest one looks sooo sick esp with the LED headlights and i love VR6

It's basically a mustang for families

Can you test the 2018 Passat with the new 2.0 turbo engine.

every time you shut the door on any car it rattles. Do you lay the keys on the console before shutting the door? You always say it has a solid sound but all I ever hear is that rattling noise or it is very tinny. i have heard other reviewers doing the same car and it is a much different sound than yours.

I like the simplicity, I wish the Diesel was still around

what is the best vw car? passat, jetta, or golf and why?

Like Kia Cadenza, VW Passat for the price is crazy, it’s got some Audi feature, Bentley Analogue clock, wood trim! Damn I’m sold since I don’t think I would be able to afford a Mercedes-Benz.

Volkswagen Passat is quiet good quality and really great to drive

I see that does not have an aux cable input, so how would you play music from your phone. On my phone I have my all my MP3s plus XM Radio. That means you would have to use one of these little FM transmitters through the FM radio.

Doesn't the vehicle allow the owner to register the security finger scan?

You hit it spot on. I recently drove a 2017 Passat SE. It was a nice car but I just felt like I was in a lumbering car and couldn't put my finger on exactly what I didn't like about it. It's just numb, period. Nice big back seat but that was about it. Bought a CC R line exec instead. It still fells like a VW.

Awesome video is there any chance of you reviewing the 2017 Malibu LT Model?

Volkswagen is one of the brands that’s always offered one-touch automatic windows for all 4-windows FYI my 90s Golf had it.

This Volkswagen Passat is perplexed between a midsize offering that is likely to be considered a full-size sedan, but I must say this Passat, Kia Optima Turbo and Ford Fusion Sport and Platinum are my favorite midsize sedans.

Good Review Of 2017 Volkswagen Passat. 😁

Very beautiful

I have the 2017 Passat SEL with the 1.8t. I love my car a lot and will have it for a long time. I am glad to not have the V6 with how much gas is...

There are a lot a American VW people that will say " What the heck happened to the handling?". We will definitely notice. I loved how my 2003 Passat W8 handled. I miss it terribly.

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Please do a review of VW ARTEON❤

You can get the VR6, DSG and 4Motion on the CC which is the last true European Passat to be offered in North America

Nice review. I thought that was a cop at 13:13....my heart skipped a beat as if that we me driving. I understand some saying it's bland, but I don't think this car was built and designed to be exciting, but rather simple and solid.

American VW Passat got optional full digital gauge or not? Cause other countries the 2.0T variant got full digital gauge.

My 2013 SEL Premium has a fully loaded APR Tune done to it, it's fully customizable as in I use my cruise control stalk in my car to switch between stock 87 octane or 91 octane, or I can tune it on 93 octane or 100 octane race fuel, I'm doing 0-60 in 4.9 and running 13's in the quarter and I'm at 294hp and 276 lb-ft of torque on 100 octane race gas. I've already done a buck forty in 5th at 5 thousand rpm, and I have no governor, 600 bucks plus tax for the stage 1 APR tune, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 😉😉😉

I wonder why so many recent manual-transmission cars are cursed with 'rev hang' while shifting up, while the dual-clutch ones can seemingly snap those revs down almost instantly when they grab the next gear.

I had Passat 2012 that car had lots of issues then I bought 2016 Camry after hearing they are very reliable and maintain cost less I only had it for a year I had to get its both front bearing done the blower motor gave up and have other small issues. Now I want to move from medium size sedans to a medium size suv . Iam looking for long term reliable SUV any suggestions 🙂

why havemt they brought the one from europe here yet

NMS = PQ46 - it’s not a new platform, it dates back to the 2006 Passat. That’s not a bad thing - that platform was class leading then and even in 2020, is still a great car.

Did you check for the heated steering wheel button on the back side of the wheel? You know Volkswagen likes to hide it back there.

Strongly considering this CPO 2014 v6 for 14k......40k miles

Okay, so can you guys tell me what you would do: Would you go for a 2019 Passat or for a 2019 Toyota Camry?

I like the styling of the Passat but that key fob does need a refresh at least. It does have remote start which the Golf doesn't have (at least in 2016). I'm guessing VW is thinking "If it ain't broke, don't 'fix' it." My Golf GTI has the touch pad on the door handles and it works with bare skin anywhere. If your hands are full with grocery bags, you can touch it with your elbow to lock the doors. I do that all the time.

This looks like a lot of fun to do a muffler delete and just shift through the gears

i wish you could get passat. with a 455 hp 4.0 v8 which could make up to 475 hp for a few seconds.

Just bring on the Audi S5 Sportback review sir!!

let us know when you get an Arteon!

Wish they made the euro version available as well.

just because you cant see the hood does not mean good visibility, I actually like to see the hood top from behind the wheel:)

When I heard him closing the door at 4:53 I thought for sure that the car was going to fall apart.

I want this Car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The gum has made its way to the door pocket now lol

I see that chevy key in the arm rest.

Hmmm kinda sad that the Passat now has the old switchblade key again, it used to have a nicer key with a push to start

Has Infiniti or Nissan scheduled anything with you?

Can't wait for the 2018 Camry video ...

this guy sounds exactly like Josh Flagg on Million Dollar Listing LA.

Only vw I'll buy is the new arteon which actually looks good.

Would be even better if they put this engine in the jetta. Big engine + small car= 👍👍👍

Remember when this won Motor Trend Car of the Year? What was that, 201#? Was that so long ago? Indeed it was.....

I can't wait for the 2018 Camry!

The 2017 Passat looks way different here in Germany 😀 This car looks more "boring" then it usually does. It looks more sporty and more modern here in Europe

LED headlights, LED turn signal and LED daytime, why, and I’m begging please, why did you (Volkswagen) had to to go with halogen spotlights?

why doesnt the tiguan have a v6 option, that 2.0 is a PIG

What about the dealer radiator scam? Having to pay for a radiator with less that 3000 miles on the car.

Not too bad however I'm not a fan of the gauges.

I love the VR6 because it’s literally just in the middle of a V6 and an In-line 6. It’s like you get the power of a V6 but the amazing sound of an In-line. Love them. And 280 HP? I say BS. I say 300. I’ve rode in them. Let’s be honest, VW rigs those things to loose power and gain MPG on a Dino. So Hell, it may be even more than 300.

This is or the accord?

I think this car would be really nice if it was a 2014 model. Compared to the EU-Spec B8 Passat, the US-Passat just looks way too outdated.

I don't see Honda and Toyota getting all the buzz ?

Maybe this is the last application of VR6 engine in all VW sedan line up. Until this time no heard any improvement from Volks Audi Group (VAG) upon this engine., VW still retain it for the big SUV. Four turbo is the next engine for the Passat.

looks very conservative but I like it.

they should make an R-line V6 Passat.

Looks JUST like the 2017 Honda Accord!!! Wow!

1:16 WTF was that? In their shh shh shales lmao

Halogen foglamps? Why. VW if youre gonna make everything else led, why give the fog's ugly halogens to ruin the look.

Is diesel dead? 🙁

Vw/Audi love blank buttons kinda cheap imo

This car is basically for people that don’t really like Swooping lines

looks just like an Audi. Audi’s interior is nicer but from the outside, they look nearly identicla

Put it in Sport