Is it NOW or NEVER to BUY a NEW 2022 VW Passat Final Limited Edition?
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 25. 03. 2022
- The Passat has been a long standing sedan in the lineup at VW. This vehicle goes up against the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5. For 2022 there is a final limited edition. On the outside you will notice a Racing Green color hue, LED lighting, and unique wheels. On the inside of this midsize there is a spacious interior, leather steering wheel, and unque finishes. Under the hood is a 2.0 turbocharged inline-4 producing 174HP & mated to a 6-speed manual. Is it NOW or NEVER to BUY a NEW 2022 VW Passat Final Limited Edition?
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This actually looks good. You can see the Audi A6 resemblance. The Passat always had the most backseat legroom out of the class.
It looks booooring đ„±
The big cabin was a big selling point to me. Other cars have closed the gap tho
R.I.P. Passat. Youâll not be missed ( maybe by some.) Nice review Joe and well done Lori! đđ»đđ»đșđž
Itâs unfortunate that the Passat wasnât loved here in the states. I wish Volkswagen gave us the one from Europe. It looks better and just a better sedan overall then the US market one
I agree with you!
I think they should sell the Euro Passat in the US instead of the Arteon. Iâm just not sure if people in the US would pay $40k+ for a Passat even if it is a much better Passat, but they donât sell any Arteons either.
That's very true, this American Passat never grew on me. Now it's woefully outdated.
@@martinn4186 Agreedđ They should bring the Magotan and Phideon to the US market.
Hello Matt. Yes, the European version of the Passat is so beautiful. I thought that was the Passat we were getting here stateside. Such a disappointment it was when I realized we did not. Though, VW did completely restyle the latest version of the Passat we got here. Subtle changes, though, more than a mere facelift. the body lines along the side of the car, also a more rounded vehicle with that upper crease running the length of the car wrapping into the real tail light housings. Sadly, I was hoping for a lot more in that interior. However, after realizing that, it was clearly apparent that VW had no interest in the Passat competing against its rivals. Such a shame. The Passat had so much potential. They added the Arteon to their lineup; definite a beautiful car. However, extremely OVER priced.
Joe: I think the word you're going to use a lot is "dated".
Everyone: Yup
I have a 2014 Passat with 110k miles. Replaced heater core last year but no other problems. Lots of passenger space, comfortable ride, and good MPG for the size. A very good commuter car. All of the dated features that Joe mentions are the same features on my 2014.
It seems like it is 3-4 thousand overpriced. Other than the colors and the wheels Iâm not sure what theyâve done here to distinguish the Limited edition.
I have a 2013 Passat still going great today at 136,000 miles. No issues other than a battery replacement.
When did the change the belt
Drove an 18â passat r line loved it. sold it and bought a 22â Camry se
Nothing wrong with making a wise move đđđȘđȘ
Well over a decade ago, the Passat 2.0T had 200 HP. Now it is dumbed down with only 174 HP. Competitors are leaps and bounds ahead. Apparently VW doesn't give a crap about it which is why the car is being killed off.
Yep. It blows my mind how a modern 2.0T engine makes only 170 hpâŠjust lazy engineering by VW and shows little effort was put into this car.
@@chop2093 it's for MPG and emissions, has nothing to do with laziness lmao. They offered the VR6 for better performance but killed it in 2019 likely for those exact reasons. Not hard to figure out.
@@chop2093 literally the same amount of horsepower as my 21 year old 1.8t sadly đ
I have a 2016 and love it. Decent power out of the 1.8 and great fuel economy on the highway. Plus, plenty of room for a family of 4.
The new 1.5 L is nice on the new jetta
Me too Killer! Couldnât be happier with the 1.8t power and highway mpg
Me too. I have a 2016 r line and love it.
How do you have a 1.8? My 2008 has a 2.0 making 200 hp.
@@charlesseaton6199 Theyâve changed the engine in that car so many times I couldnât keep up with the years and engine offerings.
Thank you Lori for all you do! đđđ
I always have to say one thing in this review: I consider as an Volkswagen fan of their products especially this one. Also R.I.P passat you will be gently missed. I really hope that someday you will be make it's return back to their market soon. Also I have no other chance to get my dream car while I still can after I done the driver's test soon. Overall, fantastic job & review joe.
R.I.P to the Passat... I had a 2010 (the last year they were actually made in Germany) and although the turbo engine became a nightmare to maintain after 60k miles, it always felt a little more special to drive than your run of the mill Accord or Camry.
I miss the pre-refresh Passat that offered the VR6 and TDI those two stood out to me. I still think they shouldâve kept it German, but the Passat will be missed.
I've had two passats, and I liked them both a lot. Unfortunately, Volkswagen has let it get too stale. If they had put in the digital dash, ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, and more horsepower it would have sold much better and kept up with the competition. Instead, they just let it die on the vine.
They already did itâs called the Arteon thatâs basically replacing the CC and the Passat
Would have been nice to get the Golf R engine in the passat
So basically build a new car? Gotcha.
@@kevs2good133 yeah except the arteon is a lot more expensive
@@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts no not build a new car; just add a few features to keep up with the competition; the Altima, Camry, Sonata, etc. have continued to add features/technology and they are still selling. As he said in the video, it's dated.
Thanks girl for your always nice work!!!đ
Been in my 2021 for about a month and the big German loves to gobble up miles and delivers 34 mpg consistently on the highway with its best showing being 40mpg on a three hour drive at 75mph. Not a barn burner but it's worth a real look.
I LOVE your channel Joe and Lori. It is a whole lot better than Redline Reviews!!
R.I.P to the Passat... It's been 49 long years since the first Passat came to the states and all the diesel troubles and then leading to the discontinuation 7 years later. (which lead to the Passat TDI being cancelled) I'd still take a Passat TDI any day.
@Brian Lee- I really think VW has been struggling financially since the entire diesel situation occurred. I believe it cost VW upwards of 11.5 Billion world wide in legal fees, fines, law suits. The turbo Diesel engine was loved far and wide. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to experience that engines performance from behind the wheel. It was a torque monster, not surprising for a Diesel engine. Iâve long been a a VW man, and love all my German makes. However, VWâs prices have really exploded exponentially, it seems, since the diesel scandal. I think VW is most definitely trying to achieve a financial recapture of taking such a hit of over 11.5 billion in costs related to the scandal. As a result, all of their models have increased so high in price, theyâre not as attainable as they once were. To add insult to injury, theyâve also did lots of cost cutting throughout their line of vehicles, with a lot of cheap materials in increasing areaâs of the cabins of their cars. The Arteon a beautiful machine. How we, an average price of $40,000 is EXPENSIVE. Also the all new 2022 GTI, which I LOVE, is gorgeous. However, the cost of the current GTI is close to $40,000. Thatâs it, because there are no lower trim models on the GTI. And at that price point, VW also has done some cost cutting in the new GTI, which was always known, in recent years for its stupendous quality of materials and craftsmanship of its cabin.
@@timothywood4972 the tdi is awesome... decent performance and amazing mpg....I find I get irritated if I get less than 48 mpg....
I love it my boy Joe and Lori and keep up the work and I love the video lot real true đ
I bought a 2013 Passat SEL Premium in Dec. 2012. I liked the classy, understated design and limousine like interior. I had the bulletproof 5 cyl. gas engine. It was the most satisfying, dependable car I have owned. It still looked new and I liked to say it was a poor man's Audi A6. After 9 years, it was time to trade and get all the latest tech. I'm older now and sad to say I went the Crossover route for easier entry and exit.
I think the person who appreciates the class of a Passat will not be interested in the Hyundai etc...I personally would prefer the classic "dated" look over a heated steering wheel etc...I'd prefer the space in the back as opposed to the weird shape window Camry has in the back that makes me dizzy and I'd definitely appreciate a smooth ride as opposed to a gadget infused rattle box...I think this comes down to preference as with everything. Thank you for the review...You've made me more interested in this classic...
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective!
Cool Review.
Thanks man!
nice
Beautiful car for sure, I never knew of anyone owning one but they seem really cool and nice.
My favorite part is always what food is Joe going to try to put in the map pockets & console so we know what their sizes are. LOL 1 only German Pretzel?
Thanks for the review. Did you forget to mention the heated side view mirrors across all trim levels?
Hey Joe, when are we going to see the new Mazda CX-50 review?
Wow!...fantastic! I will love to have one.
I am glad that you are digging this Passat Michael.
Great review. The Passat just has no market here in the US. To be honest, itâs not that great looking. On the other hand, the Arteon is an amazing looking ride. For me, if Iâm a VW fan and I need something bigger than a Jetta but donât want an SUV, Iâd take the Arteon over the Passat all day long.
And pay $12-20K more for one. VW sedans just aren't competitive in the US. They don't get refreshed nearly as often as the Japanese and Korean brands and are generally more bland. The GTI is a good seller (the Golf is gone) and I guess the Jetta sells well enough but very few customers in the US have even heard of the Arteon because VW didn't advertise it. In 2018 and 2019 VW increased the standard warranty on all VWs to 6 years/72K miles in the aftermath of the "dieselgate scandal". That disappeared in 2020 which I think was a big mistake for VW.
This is beautiful
You smashed it with the German! Well done!
Seems like it would be difficult to get excited about the Passat after experiencing the Watts To Freedom in the Hummer EV... Keep Up the fantadtic work!! You guys are Awesome!!!
A very well built sedan with great handling. It awaits a total rehaul and an array of new electrified engine/motor combos and choices.
Rest In Peace, VW Passat!
no one is going to miss this one for sure đ
@@carbonio28 Not even a widow who's cashing out on cheating dead husband's insurance policy, will miss it..lol.
I have thisâŠ.the Metallic GreenâŠmost beautiful car ever!!!! I love it!â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
Raiti is wilding đ talking about shanking and balls đ love your content man
It does look extremely dated but it is kinda nice having the simplicity and decent looking interior
Hey Joe, are you working on any car shows or track days coming up you want to tell us about??
I do love the VW Styling, cool video as always. what would you say is the top dogs in this price point sedan?
That's a nice spec.
Excellent car!
Going to need a tune or get an older Passat with the 1.8T. That was a nice, torquey set-up.
Love the wheels
Hey Joe and Lori, and also the Raiti's Rides family, how are y'all doing today? đ
Thanks about probably the last review about the Volkswagen Passat and for the review yesterday about the Toyota Tundra.
Anyways I forgot that the Volkswagen Passat was going to be discontinued (but I heard that it would still be offer only as a station wagon or "estate" in Europe), but the green color is very nice.
But a good *thing* (that was actually the name of a older VW model), is that some touches are similar to Audi, like the side view (abit similar to Toyota) or the brown leather and the wood is very audi, but besides that the rims looks really nice and Volkswagen make some of the best grills in the game and that green has become really popular for newer vehicles because it's a nice color.
But if you had to choose what is your favorite mid-size sedan (Joe probably would say the Dodge Charger, but tell me what is yours?)
(Now personally I'll choose the Volkswagen Arteon over the Passat, but that's just me)
As usual, you have done a great job with this review. My 2020 Passat SE is doing great so far. I never have been an SUV guy so the Passat suits me just fine. I'm one of those guys that must people will be passing in other cars. Like my grandfather used to say, "Even a turtle crosses the finish line eventually". Best Wishes to you. Bye Bye Passat!
I had a 2020 SE until today I got this exact car and I cried when I got it not cause I was happy but because itâs so meh. Like the mirror is trash I had a nicer mirror in my last 2020 Passat, as well as nicer floor mats. Idk Iâm just upset and disappointed all the way around. Only thing I really like is the color of the paint and that I have a sunroof now .. I miss my 2013 TDI SEL premium I think thatâs why Iâve been so let down by the last 2 Passats Iâve had is because they have never been as nice as that 2013 I had and I really was expecting more when I got the 2020, and nope. So I really expected to feel something from this limited edition but thatâs just a coo out so they donât have to produce that many haha oh well Iâm a dummy and fell for it!
Protect this man at any cost !
Awesome job u2 đđđ no wonder why they're killing it now..it's like 10+years in the past đ
Nice Car!
Thanks for letting me share it with you.
I'll have to get down and check one of these out. I didn't realize they were stopping production. I used to run a car about every week for work and I would always try to specify a Passat if they have them. The Camry will run forever but the interior is a bit of a let down. I find the exterior styling on the accord rather block.. I think the Passat the beside had one of the Nicest and most comfortable interiors. I also thought that they got better mileage than the Camry. Cruising back country highway I would regularly get 42 to 43 miles to the gallon
Man....this kinda takes me back to when I purchased my 2004 Passat. A slick sedan with a manual tranny and all the goodies...it was a family car but cool for us single people too. Dissapointed that they let it get long in the tooth and not competitive.
After working in Germany for just a few weeks itâs easy to classify the Passat as a large or full sized sedan, and their Jettas and Golfs as midsized. With gas prices and the push towards EVs, yep, easy to see this going the way of the dinosaur đŠ
Can you please a review on the 2022 fully loaded Mini Cooper?đ
They finally got the back lights right and killed itđ but i am really not a fan of the jetta and passat front, it looks like a rental car
I have 2015 c-max and it has more BHP than passat. Nice review đđ»đ€
I wish I were in the market for a car. Iâd buy a Passat. I had a 2002 Passat. I loved it.
Iâve had 3 of this generation. Went to an Arteon, for the money though Passats are great cruisers.
What color green is that itâs nice â€
I would go for the GLI over this although a Different class, but considering how the GLI power matches the accord and Camary and how we often see the GLI being matched to mid sized sedan due to its bigger size I feel GLI is the best one to go right now.
Gli also a great tuner
VW Europe recently announced that they have now finished making the current Passat there too. There will be a new European model but not until MY2024 but it will be a heavily refreshed current model rather than new from the ground up. Sales of these type cars here in Europe have decreased dramatically in the last decade as people buy more crossover SUVs than sedans. I think the main reason North America never got the European Passat was because production costs were too high for the price point it would have to compete with in North America.
I have two European Passats. they were available here until 2010.
Yep, the Accord and Camry will make you forget about the Passat
It feels like VW phoned it in on this one. The low hp 2.0, small info screen and blank buttons everywhere...where's the "Limited" in limited?
I think this is actually a smart play by VW. With gas at over $6 per gallon on avg in CA and no end in sight. The 2022 Passat is for the financially discerning buyer with that great fuel economy, best in classâŠ
Mpgs sucks
A humdrum option if you canât find an Accord, Legacy or Camry in stock at your local dealer.
i took this car up some steep mountain hills and turns, i was impressed. that's where it shined. otherwise just average everywhere else. i am not a fan of the style. i like the driving experience but want more.
I just got back from vacation and this was my rental. When I came back I started researching this car only to find out they have been discontinued in the U.S. Sad times.
I am so sorry to bring you the bad news!
I'm not a VW fan by the way and specially the Passat in my opinion is one of the most poring German sedans. But this one though .. looks good. only one thing I don't understand why aren't they doing it .. Imagine Just Imagine all that silver poring Chrome . on that green is Dark Copper color Chrome đđœđđœđđœđđœđđœ or just Dark Black Chrome trust me it will change the entire look of this Vehicle to True special edition not just for them saying it actually doing it .. anyway Raitis Ride I always enjoy watching your reviews. Thank you man .. Toyota Camry XSE is defiantly my first choice no question because Relibitly is very very important to me plus looks better OR Avalon for that matter built solid like a Tank ..
I wonder if Volkswagen will replace it with the ID vizzion concept.
I got a 2018 passat sel premium with vr6 engine last year with only 15k miles for only $19k. Couldn't be happier with it. Definitely a bargain. Cant say I would've gotten it if it was a 4cyl. If I ever replace I'd definitely want to upgrade to a 6cyl A6.
Howâd you get it so cheap
Also there is no âpossibleâ 8inch multimedia screen on the Passat the limited is the highest trim and because itâs so old, the 6.5â is the biggest screen.
Had a chance to drive on for a few days when I rented it from Enterprise on a trip. It's a comfortable ride, very lackluster. I've been in an slightly older Jetta where the center stack was angled towards the driver. They really should have done that to this car....all cars should have that
Thank you or sharing that experience!
These are good cars probably better snatch one now.
Had one of these as a rental last year. So big! No complaints about anything but just seemed so boring and basic. Definitely not worth the price compared to a Jetta
That new 1.5L đ
SD card? How is that dated thatâs actually a bonus
It's interesting they went for a seventies interior as well will appeal to someone
Passat used to be my all time favorite body style of car. it was the epitome of a refined yet simple body style that also wasn't trying too hard. so low profile and classy. they ruined the grill on the newest facelift. they could have just given the car more power and it would've sold just fine. tragic.
We have only the Variant in Germany and the nicest one is the Passat with the 2 L Turbo 280 HP with nearly fully loaded of options ( not fully ) for only $ 83k, good price for a Passat, lol.
Itâs a big Never.
Is the wheel still special even if I donât like them
Still hoping to get a Passat GT with that sweet sounding engine THE VR6. đ
I wish they wouldâve given it at least the new vw emblem/steering wheelâŠ.it shows they totally gave up on this car :(
I love that model
Iâm glad that I can share it with you!
No you don't đ
Love our Passat! Heated seats for the kids in the back !!!
I just bought my daughter 2022 Jetta SEâŠ.much better then the last gen. VW is doing a good job⊠I think she has the 1st. 22 Jetta in Florida,,,, if you ever on the space coast your more the welcome to review âŠ.
Well, the exterior of that Passat is definetly better here in Europe, but that wood...sooo beautiful
I have vw passt 2014 but the new Passat is very pretty car
The interior is identical to the 2015 limited Passat in my garage lol
Honda CRV had a similar green in 2018
Seems like itâs now or never for a lot of these cars
Ainât nobody gone miss this shit lolâŠ
This one actually does have the 8 inch touchscreen believe it or not.
I think VW was trying to incorporate the classics into their their last model year. To be honest, Iâm a fan of the simplicity of the technological aspects of cars. Cars are made for driving, and depending on the style of the car thatâs where you be getting the most demographic of people. I also think that VW was trying to target their older demographic, to just remember the earlier models
I like it. I wish it had more power though.
In Europe we had a 280 horsepower version.
For a send off, "limited edition" this should be 4 motion with the golf r tuned engine
I'll never buy a car where the headliner and seats don't match or at least complement each other. That's a zonk for me.
I like it
Europe: VW Passat
US: VW Pissat
Basically the same car since 2012 but I still like it.
Shame it's getting dropped. I would have liked a refresh with the GLI engine.
Sad that they're getting rid of the Passat, had a 2015 1.8 tsi could drive over 600 miles on a trip and still had over a 1/4th a tank left.
Nice pumas
Itâs a shame that VW is canceling the Passat. As a former owner, I had a 2003 Passat Blue with the Gray Leather & Moonroof. It was an amazing car. I loved it when it had the Piston Rods on the Engine Hood & the Trunk. You had much more room. Iâm not sure if I had the rod to hold the hood open or not. I believe it was just the pistonâs as I call them. The bean counterâs at VW decided to drop them. The problem that I had with VW was the maintenance was expensive. The gas was premium because it was a Turbo 2 liter. It used to come with an optional 6 cylinder & AWD. However, VW dropped it. For a brief period of time the car was optional with the AWD. The following year it was cancelled. Their AWD system is 4 Motion which is about the best on the market. Since I live in a snow belt region it would have been perfect for me. However, the pricing was through the roof for the 6 with 4 Motion. The 6 was regular unleaded gas too. Gas was cheap at that time either. Eventually, it dropped. It was a 5 or 6 speed then. My car came equipped with Fog lights. I was extremely grateful to have them. I used them constantly. I really did use them on foggy nights. It truly helped during deer season. I could spot them so I didnât hit them nor have them jump in front of my car. Trust me, Iâve seen the damage they can do. VW had exceptional Fog Lamps at that time. Their heated seats had 3 heated settings. The seats heated fast. You would have to be careful. They could burn your butt. Iâd rather that then freeze. There cooled seats were awesome too. VW was ahead of its time when it came to safety. They used to give you more for your money as well. Once the bean counterâs got involved. That all changed. I all had a 1999 Green VW Jetta that had the Saddle Leather Seats. It had a Moonroof & heated seats. That car was amazing in snow & ice. I had that car for 5 yearâs. I wasnât crazy about the interior color. It too was the best car I had ever owned. It was an Automatic Transmission. It was really fun to drive. The Jetta also came with a V6 engine too. VW dropped it. It too had the pistonâs. Those were usually featured on high end vehicles. One of the special features with the car was it had white lenses over the turn signals instead of amber. I didnât know it. Until someone pointed it out. It took regular gas. It could have used a 6th gear for the transmission. It was an automatic. Never had any mechanical problems with the car. Many people had problems with the carâs. For a time, they were the best car to own.