Meet the sixth-generation Passat, the latest member of a family that goes all the way back to 1973. And as the Passat formula is one that has worked well for Volkswagen, the company felt no need to deviate from the model's traditionally conservative, restrained design. The result is an inoffensive, albeit somewhat anonymous, exterior that will ensure middle-of-the-road, middle-class buyers won't be spooked.


Despite it's increased size, Passat is actually no heavier thanks to use of aluminium for suspension components

Passat buyers are a conservative lot, hence the restrained design and somewhat anonymous profile. Could be Japanese, couldn't it?


That kink in rear door isn't just in homage to BMW, it makes getting in and out of the rear seats easier.