2018 Volkswagen Passat | CarGurus Test Drive Review

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Shoppers in the market for a V6-powered sedan should consider the 2018 Passat GT. Priced thousands less than a comparable V6 Toyota Camry, the GT delivers delicate German styling in a spacious, comfortable package. The 3.6-liter V6 makes 280 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, managed by a dual-clutch automatic transmission that begs to be driven aggressively.
A new Passat is on its way for the 2020 model year, but for now, the Passat still offers great rear-seat leg- and headroom. The suspension in the GT manages to stay sporty but not uncomfortable-a challenging proposition for any speedy sedan. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available within VW’s Car-Net App-Connect infotainment system on all but the base S trim, although we won’t see Volkswagen’s Digital Cockpit in any 2018 Passats.
The 2018 Passat falls a touch short in terms of safety, failing to win an IIHS Top Safety Pick award. But to learn more about where the Passat succeeds, read Mike Perkins’ full review on CarGurus: cargur.us/pBkjt
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@AdeleDusenbury 5 жыл бұрын

Two good things about the 2018 VW Passat - 1.) It has a CD player. Most other 2018 vehicles have dropped the CD player. 2.) Higher front seat. It's front seat isn't as low to the ground as most other 2018 sedans which makes it much easier to get in out of, and gives you a better view of the road when driving it.

@lennoxkayson1018 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you are stoned like me atm you can watch all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend for the last couple of months xD

@judsonmiles3604 3 жыл бұрын

@Lennox Kayson definitely, have been watching on Instaflixxer for months myself =)

@federal6616 4 жыл бұрын

I get looks all the time. Uber purchased hundreds of the 2014-2015 lease turn ins and flooded new Orleans with them. I has a nice 15 SE but went to the GT because of the similar looks of those other models. The GT package stands out.

@masonlee4005 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review; very helpful!

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@mitchellbarnow1709 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, Mike! It's great to see so many engine choices and that backseat is so spacious, you hardly looked 6'4" back there. I'm really enjoying my Dual Motor Model 3, but this Passat is a real bargain in comparison. You can't really compare apples to oranges and I'm not sure if I could purchase a car from the diesel-gate company.

@masonlee4005 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get on the road with my new Passat!

@decapitofamily3410 5 жыл бұрын

Our 12 Passat has been a dream to own, I WANT this GT to replace it when the time comes, very nice!

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

VW bought back my 2013 Passat TDI (I loved that car!) last year . I'm glad I was patient and didn't replace it right away because I just bought a white GT for $24,600. What a bargain!

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

If you really want one you'd better find one soon as there will be no 2019 GT.

@decapitofamily3410 5 жыл бұрын

@@waltherppx6314Really? so sad right now...

@ianalexander2017 6 жыл бұрын

Looks good

@electroniccheeks 6 жыл бұрын

As for someone who is forced to have adoptive cruise/lane departure (Peterbilt 579 or Kenworth T680) for work. I hate them. The systems just become a nuisance when they work and something to repair when they don't.

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

I agree, and the GT doesn't have those features.

@TruthHasSpoken 6 жыл бұрын

Passat needs a "hook" against Camry and Accord. One thing would be to have all wheel drive.

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

Only the new 2019 Nissan Altima offers that in this class.

@landroverSV 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Hopping to get the Passat GT VR6 soon. Had a 2004 Golf R32 and lost it to a bad storm wanted to get another R32 or Corrado SLC VR6 but the prices of the car's are wayyy to rich for my wallet. The Passat GT VR6 is more bang for your buck if you're a fan of the VR6 engine like I am.

@mfmf100 6 жыл бұрын

If they wanted to really address the criticisms this was intended for, they should have made the euro version available.

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

That would have driven the price above it's market competition. That was the problem with the 2010 and earlier Passat (there was no 2011 Passat in the US). It was always priced higher that the competition and most buyers payed less for a Honda, a Nissan, a Hyundai, etc., etc.

@Youu88Tubee 6 жыл бұрын

rear looks alike that of audi

@thomaspugh9969 5 жыл бұрын

This should come with 4motion and more people would buy it...sadly it does not

@TodayWithDustin 6 жыл бұрын

This car is sexy as hell!

@laronjmccall2468 6 жыл бұрын

I agree completely!

@richardbutton1261 5 жыл бұрын

"Too long" Hey back in the 50s and 60s the bodies changed almost every year

@MikeDPerkins 6 жыл бұрын

Follow me on IG for behind-the-scenes and upcoming cars: mikedperkins

@benoit.b9337 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, have you quit doing car reviews? Have you considered doing your own channel? I'd certainly like to watch you review cars and even tech.

@MikeDPerkins 3 жыл бұрын

@@benoit.b9337 Unfortunately the pandemic put an end to my relationship with CarGurus, but I've been writing for Donut Media, doing some story producing (check it out at vimeo.com/mikedperkins) and concentrating on my publishing company: 215 Ink!

@TM-uy4jg 6 жыл бұрын

Nice looking car, but, 1 USB port in back?

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

Seriously? You think that's a big deal to the average buyer?

@piersandromannino4109 6 жыл бұрын

If you compare this Passat with the european version this one looks 2 generations older. Early 2000 Passat. If they can’t sell this car there is a reason. Poor Design, reliability not as good as a Camry or Accord and when you go to re-sell it nobody wants it and the value drops down.

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

Nope, this car was specifically designed for the North American market and is built in the US. The US Passat doesn't look all that different than the Euro version (which is supposedly on a newer/better platform). The US Passat looks much like the previous generation Audi A6. The 2018 model Passat also comes with VW's new 6 year/72K mile bumper-to-bumper warranty which I don't believe is available in Europe.

@cloudstrifex88 2 жыл бұрын

Resale value on my GT is currently higher than a Camry or Accord. No reliability issues whatsoever after 3.5 years and 40k miles. Not sure what the hate is about.

@solid1378 6 жыл бұрын

Rated as having one of the worst depreciation rates for cars, at close to 60%. Wow!

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter if you keep it for the long haul. That's easier to do now with the 6 year/72K mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.

@cloudstrifex88 2 жыл бұрын

Well that number was clearly wrong because my car has been appreciating year over year since the initial drop when I bought it in 2018. Now it shows worth $24k which is like $1k less than I paid for new... With 40k miles on the odometer currently

@solid1378 2 жыл бұрын

@@cloudstrifex88 Guy, even used cars with over 100K Miles are up 50% in price today. My comment was before the strange & dystopian times we are living in now. It's called the artificial shortage created by the PanDoomic and greedy Capitalists...🤑🤑🤑

@cloudstrifex88 2 жыл бұрын

Your comment got deleted but was an exaggeration. And still wrong. Lmao

@solid1378 2 жыл бұрын

@@cloudstrifex88 I still see it. Anyhoo, if you sell your used car, it will cost you much more to purchase a similar car. It only works if you sell and don't get another car. Same concept in real estate. It all relative...🤑🤑🤑

@brittmedbm 6 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂I can't even. You all are WHACK! "Cargurus" 👎

@MikeDPerkins 6 жыл бұрын

brittmedbm "Whack", eh?

@PaulHo 6 жыл бұрын

VW = minimal effort. This is just a sad story to try and remain relevant, while failing miserably.

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

How is the GT a "miserable fail" exactly?

@swanblake 6 жыл бұрын

An American car, with American build quality, and German component unreliability. What could go wrong? When they said make a big box with wheels, NA VW took them literally

@waltherppx6314 5 жыл бұрын

So, what do you drive?

@cloudstrifex88 2 жыл бұрын

3 years in with no major problems which is more than I can say about all of the Japanese and American cars I've owned. Not sure what the hate is about. VW makes a good car in this day and age.

@venictos 6 жыл бұрын

Camry is better and will retain value much better

@Swatsrong30 5 жыл бұрын

Camry doesn't offer apple car play or Android auto. I believe their 2019 version will only allow car play, but not Android Auto. So no go for me

@yharnamite7349 4 жыл бұрын

Camrys have been recall machines for the last decade. No thank you.

@cloudstrifex88 2 жыл бұрын

Passat GT has maintained its value incredibly well. Mine has 40k miles and worth about $1k less than when I bought it new in 2018. Guess you were wrong.