Are Volkswagen Passat Estates any good?
It’s smartly styled and beautifully built, with a comfortable interior that can easily rival more expensive cars. The Passat Estate is bigger than previous models, too, offering a bigger boot and plenty of space for rear passengers. In 2015, it was good enough to take the Best Estate crown in our 2015 New Car Awards.
What is a VW BlueMotion?
The BlueMotion is a range of innovative energy-saving technologies, from the automatic start/stop to low rolling resistance tyres. They work alongside the diesel engines and gearboxes to cut fuel consumption and reduce harmful emissions.
Is the 2.0 TDI engine reliable?
The VW/Audi 2.0 TDI gets mixed reviews when it comes to the reliability of the engines, mainly because of the oil pump and turbo failures. And of course the VW emissions scandal. However, overall these engines are solid and we have seen many last over 200,000 miles without any major engine damage.
Is the VW Passat being discontinued?
That day has now come, with Volkswagen announcing that the Passat will be discontinued in the United States after the 2022 model year, and the automaker also revealed a Passat Limited Edition that commemorates the Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant that has built the Passat since 2011.
Is the Volkswagen Passat Estate a good car?
The Volkswagen Passat Estate is in the enviable position of being one of the defining cars in the large estate class that big rivals like the Skoda Superb, Audi A4 Avant and Ford Mondeo Estate are judged against. Looking for a Volkswagen Passat Estate (2015 on)?
How much does a Volkswagen Passat cost in the UK?
This is the model Volkswagen anticipates will account for the majority of new Passat sales in the UK, the £25,965 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Technology. Part of a four-strong range of new diesel-powered Passat models slated for UK sale later this month, the roomy five-seater is poised to become a familiar sight on our roads.
Is there a petrol version of the Volkswagen Passat?
There’s no straight petrol option, although the Passat GTE plug-in hybrid features a 1.4 TSI petrol engine in tandem with its batteries. The model range starts with the Passat Estate S, which has 16-inch alloy wheels, and a 6.5-inch touchscreen system with Bluetooth and DAB radio.
Can a Volkswagen Passat tow a trailer?
The Passat Estate is a good choice of tow car, rated for braked trailers up to 2200kg for the top 240PS model, or 2000kg for the 150PS diesel. One piece of technology that will really help is trailer assist, which will reverse a trailer in a straight line or at a set angle automatically.