A 4-link independent rear suspension helps the car eliminate most road imperfections while still allowing the big sedan to hustle through twisting turns without drama. Volkswagen is also increasing the amount of interior color combinations on the Passat this year. Especially notable is the amount of legroom in the rear seats and the trunk space. Waste my time and gas. All Passats have plenty of adult room in front, but depending on the model, come with different trim. In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.
Research the latest Volkswagen Passat Wagon body styles, read detailed model specifications and features, compare with other models, and locate Volkswagen dealerships near you where you can purchase your next vehicle. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. I went to three or four used car dealerships, test drove a Soul but wasn't really impressed with the way it handled. The 2014 Sport is new this year, as is electric power steering. On the new but not-yet-factored-in small-overlap test, the Passat gets an 'acceptable' rating. Think clean lines and tasteful — but not overdone — chrome highlights. The car has plenty of room with great ease of access and comfortable seating.
Last little niggle: the driver and passenger seats are well inboard of the door sill. Recall Date 2016-03-24 Description Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Last July I leased a new 2014 Volkswagen Passat and overall its a great car that handles well and is sporty. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. Available options include a power moonroof, foglights and a navigation system.
With the same power output and slightly more torque, the turbo four's peak torque shows up much earlier, and stays much longer--while it revs much more sweetly. To see what's new for 2014, click , or check out a of the two model years. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. It is capable when pushed, but not inspiring. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. As a result, its official front leg room measurements read on the shy side: at 38.
I think this says something. Competing sedans include the , and , among others. A quick fiddle around the base soon sorted that though, the wheel both height and reach adjustable. Then being basically German and not Asian. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. What Is the 2014 Volkswagen Passat? On the Passat without navigation, the vehicle doesn't prompt you at all--you simply seek on your phone and connect with a blanket four-digit password.
Minor differences among models amount to the steering feel the base car has an older hydraulic rack, all others have electric power steering and due to tire sizes. Well, car buyers of all ages rank technology as very important, according to a recent Detroit Free Press story about automotive customer satisfaction. The seatback releases on most Passats are pull-type knobs mounted inside the trunk, where they seem to make better sense, just as you'll find when loading up a Sonata. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. I wonder what Mark Twain would say about that? The Passat is a great value and with plenty of creature features.
It's a bit more competitive with the other top-line models in its class, but far off the mark of more powerful four-cylinder turbos like the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima. In 2015, Volkswagen admitted diesel engines in this model illegally cheated federal tests and polluted beyond allowable limits. Then I went to another dealership where the salesman asked me if I would be interested in a Passat. While the 2013 Volkswagen Passat's straightforward simplicity may not win over the tech-addicted, its massive rear seat legroom should certainly win over those who plan to use it for real live people. Interior Premium redefined The interior features a host of equipment and premium details that takes comfort, convenience and functionality to new heights. So far it has not disappointed.
The Passat is a great value and with plenty of creature features. Connecting my Smartphone to the multimedia system was simplicity itself, however. Those figures put the Passat squarely in the ranks of cars like the Accord, Fusion, Sonata and Optima, if not quite up to the Altima's lofty number. If we were to choose, we'd look only at the two highest-efficiency engines, and give a pass to the cheapest and most expensive Passats in the process. A slight rumble on start-up was the only hint it was a oiler.