2017 Volkswagen Passat - Review and Road Test
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- čas přidán 29. 05. 2016
- As the midsize sedan segment’s only European entry, the Volkswagen Passat is among the most enjoyable drivers in the class. Even when not on the Autobahn, the Passat’s confidence-inspiring driving dynamics make for a satisfying and relaxing driving experience.
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people say it looks boring but i like it. i like the clean simple look
same here
it makes it look more of a luxury car.. which i like!
K Beezy in some contries the Passat is a Mid Size Luxury in some it's just Mid Size
It is more refined and classy looking than the others which go for the wanna-be-sporty-but-actually-aren't look.
This car standout because of its simplistic clean design. Its very classy and has a mature feel to it. I hate cars with too much lines, curves and over-design. Over-design makes car looks cheap, common and complicated.
This is one really nice car. I really don't understand it when people say it looks bland. It looks very stylish to me, both interior and exterior wise. Certainly a lot better looking than the Jetta.
I am so grateful and thankful that this is my first car! My dad is passing over the payments to me while he got a new car! Car is the best ever
I love Volkswagen.
If you love American Volkswagen you'll really love European Volkswagen.
People who said the Passat is boring have never driven one. I own a white passat with beige leather interior, and I love how classy and premium it looks. I got so many compliments and cars following me just for a quick peak of it. I put 75k kilometres on it and it’s performance is simply amazing, no issues at all. People who compare it with Camry or Accord just have no taste, that’s why they should stick to their sport car wanna be, cheap looking ricer cars
bought one yesterday 21k. a lot of car for the money
Any problems so far?
great family and business car. well balanced. solid suspention. really comfort for long road trip
That backseat is humongous, most legroom in the class.
I just picked up a 2017 Passat 1.8 SE with 22,0000 miles and super clean for $14,800 and I couldn't be more happy! I love it! It is October 2020.
I'm thinking of buying a fully loaded 2017 R-line myself for $14,590. Do you think it's worth it? What about the maintenance cost eg. Oil change? Any major issues I should be looking out for? Thanks in advance.
Idc if people are saying "it's boring" to me it's not, i drive a 2016, passat SE With turbocharged with technology, with leather interior, and LED headlights, with the flat bottom steering wheel.. i love hearing the engine when i accelerate.. so go ahead and say whatever you want with this car.. i love my passat.. i bet ppl who diss this cAr can't even afford to buy an optima or accord or civic or whatever... their comments don't matter it's not gonna stop volkswagen from making amazing german cars...
I agree. I have the S and it is so much more entertaining to drive vs. the Camry XLE V6 I had. No comparison.
K Beezy SAME. every time I walk away from mine I turn around and look back. I also love hearing the turbo!
Me too! I have the 2017 SE with tech... In my opinion my VW Passat looks way better than a Honda Accord. If people even gave this car 1 real chance, they'd fall in love with it.
I am considering buying the passat. Have you guys had any reliability issues?
tk4227 I've only had mine a few moths and now have 6,700 miles. So far I haven't had any issues. I suggest educating yourself on how to care for a turbo charged engine and use shell V power if you can.. with a little love, this car is for sure to give many years of dependability. The only folks that have issues with VW are the ones that don't know how to take care of 1 (imo).
I own a PZEV 2014 SE w/roof 1.8 EA888 Gen 3 bought new. Currently 132,427 miles.
I've owned 7 VW's. Rabbits, Jettas, Golf's, a 2011 base GTI with DSG and this Passat.
Also owned Toyota Celica, Ford Windstar, Ford Explorere AWD, Honda Pilot.
My Chattanooga Tennessee built Passat with over 132K miles has:
ZERO SQUEAKS and RATTLES
ZERO mechanical problems
Original plugs and coils
Trips with cruise control over 40MPG.
Replaced rear rotors and pads at 110K
Amazingly, this vehicle has been the least problems of ANY car I've owned, and I'm 64 years old.
Oil changes (full synthetic) at VW 7,500 intervals
Trans so. (gasket, screen, fluid) 50K (did twice) at VW
Brake fluid changes every two years at VW
Coolant change at 60K (did twice) at VW
Note:
Every oil change I use BG EPR and BG MOA
Also use BG 44K fuel additive when oil change interval is performed.
On second set of tires. Original Continentals went about 65K, PIRELLI P7 Cinturano's have about another 5K left.
I had a recall for rear main seal DONE
Recall Takata airbag DONE
Recall headlight adjustment DONE
I always have the Master Tech from Poland perform all the work including my alignments. He's a conscientious pro..
To say that I'm satisfied with my 2014 PASSAT is a vast understatement. maybe I'm lucky because I maintain my cars so well. I've maintained ALL of my cars well, and NONE have given me the bulletproof service of this Passat, and it's PAID OFF!
Bought the SEL v6 trim used 3 days ago with 84,000 miles on it and man it still rides BRAND NEW.
VW should launch the current generation European Passat in North America
We will see, the Passat here is due for the MQB, however, not sure if it'll be able to complete against the piece of shit Camry in terms of price range
@@denihodzic an R line Passat here is worth around €40,000 versus the XSE Camry worth about $35,000. But a European R line doesn't offer a V6 just a 2.0 TSI and i think there's a 2.0 TDI. If VW wants to beat toyota in America I'd suggest introducing the Skoda Superb, Octavia, Rapid and Kodiaq with more powerful engines.
In the year 2016, this man did not only considered "an adjustable centre armrest" worth noting, he emphasized it.
new camera movement in this review makes the video lively :))
Bought a bmw 328i xdrive msport in late november, 2 weeks later this car stops short and recked my entire front bumper. This car however, left the scene with literally two scratches and a smile. After hitting this car unexpectedly at 30mph, i can confirm that this car is in fact a tank.
I drove this for about a month before the refresh and it was really nice! I would recommend.
This is a car where the color has a real impact on its looks. I was at a VW dealer a few days ago - they had a variety of colors (white, metallic beige, blue...) where the car looked ho-hum. Black on black, though, was another story! Very much like a Mercedes, especially with the lighting package.
Kudos for not mentioning the Dieselgate scandal like butthurt reviewers.
Yes.
Yes!
You sound mad
In Canada where I live, the Passat is very good and has the best fuel efficiency with its traditional 1.8 4-cylinder turbo. At only 1500 RPM , the Passat puts out WAY more power than them the other competitors like the Honda accord, Nissian Altima,and Toyota camry.VW did great with the 1.8 turbo.
That's the reason I'm considering. I like the low end torque the 1.8 T engine produces. I hate revving up non-performance engines.
yep, the passat is very good with its engine and not that slow, its very quick and powerful.
Are Passat's great for long drives? I commute 50 miles daily because I work at a gas plant located outside my city. I have a Mitsubishi Lancer that can do the job but the ride is not comfortable with all the cabin noise (mostly wind) and it's also not the fastest.
yes, the passat is in fact, ment for long car trips with its fuel economic engine. its a great car , the cabin noise is very quite and stable. Passat would be perfect for you, just make sure idf your buying one, get extended warranty on it, so if anything happens, you can fix your passat with that warranty.
Or just lease it.
Another outstanding review - thank you.
I bought one after looking at the competitors. This sedan is great with the R-Line which is the more sporty exciting version. I really appreciate the German engineering. The driving is so smooth and it has quite a bit of pickup and power. The styling for the Passat is top knotch. It's not silly kid flashy but quite refined, even an expensive look. I'm impressed with the way it handles the road, too and that's so German! The feel is very nice.
Just purchased one used I love it NEVER owned a Volkswagen before
Love Kelly Blue Book car reviews on CZcams.
Love that Mulholland Drive t-shirt Micah
Bought a 2017 R-Line today!
How do you like it so far? Would you recommend?
I love it - great car for the money
Definitely a great car for the money!
F. Scott Fitzhemingway Good for you. I just a an SEL today. I'm really excited, and can't wait to receive it next week.
Just got my R-Line too! Absolutely love it. Best looking car for the money.
Hi. Review has always been so reliable. Hoping you will also review the VW Santana 😊
Again great review Kelly blue book, but eagerly waiting for new MAZDA CX-9 review, hope you guys have foot on Mazda soon
Nice video! 💗
Love the narration.
I love this Passat!
thanks for the video. you guys are the only one journolist that do review on vw passat
I just got my first Passat. No It’s not flashy but it’s classic clean styling sets it apart. I’ve received compliments and even noticed people looking it over which never happened in my Honda or Nissan.
Brought a used one 3 days ago. 23k miles.
How much did it run you?
@@FutureDreamZz 16k
In black paint and r line cosmetic addition, tinted windows; the Passat is just so classy, elegant and is more compose but yet aggressive in looks. My opinion, it feels premium and has better handling than most cars in its class.
saw one yesterday the leds are amazing! thought it was a Mercedes! very upscale!
I just moved up from a 2008 Mazda 3s Sport to an SE w/Technology. I friggin love it so far! I do have the same complaint (@~1:00) about the very touchy brakes and I am relieved that the 98K mile car I just bought didn't need new shocks and struts as I did notice the front bounce over big bumps as well. With the brakes, you actually need to ease off the petal ever so slightly the closer to a full stop you get if you want a nice smooth stop. Probably takes some getting used to is all.
Most people feel boring but some feel Simple,Safe and Great
In Europe we already have a new model so VW should upgrade.
Mine is 2015 candy white. My favorite is the back seat. 😊😊😊
Fast and smooth ride 😎
I got an 2015 passat tsi and I love it
I have the B6 and the B7. Trust me, I'll be driving the Passats for a very long time if the keep these design and performance trends
I like this distinctive look. Korean and japanese cars look the same to me
The Honda Accord 4 cyl can't get out of it's own way (not so with the 1.8T.) The Honda is also more cramped than the Passat. The Camry console will remind your right knee that IT is the boss and your knee is cramping it's obtrusive presence. I test drove both and these were some things I noticed right away.
I just got upgraded to a 2017 Passat from a 2015 it’s like driving around a computer I just got it yesterday the dealership did not show me how to use all of the buttons.I have to look at the users manual the best thing so far about the car I like is that when you lock the car the gas tank can not be open by anyone I will never have to worry about anyone trying to take gas from me or putting something in my gas line to fuck up my car.
beautiful car
I love this car
I like it in Black. looks more luxurious
What are the 'spotty' reliability issues?
Just tested one yesterday....nice car but the passenger I was with detested the huge hump (fender well) forcing his feet to the left.
They do make an SE V6 version as well as the SEL version.
How do you move the center armrest between driver and passenger seat?
please talk about the reliability of the vr6 engine?
The last Passat most intriguing feature was the 2.0 TDI engine. Sadly even with adblue addition, VW would have to go to the ends of Earth to prove it is as clean as advertised.
Love my 2017 vw passat with 1.8 turbo except that I'm getting bad gas mileage. I blast the ac but it's summer and i live in CA
I like this car
Wait for the VW Arteon. It's coming to the US next year.
I love Volkswagen Passat.
I brought a 2016 r line for 16,000 in late 2016. They were having a awesome sell on trying to sell all of there 2016 models befor the 2017 models arrived.
Still love my 2016 r line
Beautiful bold car
I tried one of these out the other day and the front seat sucks for your right leg as a tall guy. It’s awful. I’m 6’3” and my right leg has never felt more trapped in such a narrow little space just to work the gas and brake. That center stack is enormous and just limits the space, bad. Even the Jetta has a better driver’s seat, it’s weird.
I have this car for 5 years,I’m very happy only thing broken is this weird carnet system ,even if you don’t have subscription this hardware talks to you about not having service
Whaat? This isn't the MQB platform Passat we get in Europe, which is far prettier and available with a lot of engines.
VW is garbage in the US lol
Yeah is the european passat basically a CC?
No, only the platform was the same as the CC, now the new european Passat is based on the MQB platform like the Golf VII.
The CC is stil sold but belongs to the last generation, with the early 2010 platform and engine range.
The new one is based on the same platform as the Golf, A3, León, Octavia, etc, which packs the newest engines with FWD and Haldex clutch with various horsepower options offered in both TDI and TSI.
Right!
cars are garbage in North America
whats the difference between the 2016 and 2017 passat?
What about DSG? Is it still not reliability?
Is it some outta Europe version of Passat? Is it B8? Looks like face lifted B7!
unpretentious, clean styling. Not trendy. I like this approach.
I Love that guy😅
is the backseat big enough for 3 teens ?
how does this compare to a honda accord or toyota camry?
The Passat looks great, people are too critical. You want to criticize a cars looks, find the comments section of a Prius video.
Car looks great but the whole diesel hate still has me confused
only problem with this car is it's been around forever and there's 20 of them on every block. yeah they added new features, new engine, new headlights etc - but it's still obviously the same car. as for the back seat - yeah it's huge - does it matter though ? a new Passat has been out for years in Europe but is not coming to US.
I’ve had this car for many years… 100,000km and nothing but oil changes and routine maintenance. Hope I’m not jinxing it
So is that true you have to do a lot of maintenance every time? Are those maintenance expensive compared to others cars like Acura, Honda or Toyota?
I don't understand the little center console clock. It really doesn't make the car look more premium and it's just harder to read than a digital clock.
PCMasterRace it's just a traditional thing for passats
i wonder how well it handles bumpy broken pavement out in the country, and not just smooth city boulevards
Hagan un passat con un toque más deportivo y agresivo esta generación de passat parece como para señor casado
The headroom is probably worse, but I much prefer the look of the CC.
I bought a 27k 2017 Passat se for 21k today!
which version do you have to get for Android auto?
The R-Line or above.
makes the Camry look stylish
+Adrian R oh for sure, Camry is still better tho
"Stylish" You mean faux-sporty?
isnt honda accord and camry better anyways?
You simply have no taste, the passat has the classy and premium look that will age so well, camry can never compete
Wow a VW, get back on your feet soon.
Could you please review a tesla?
Does anyone know if VW is going to bring back a diesel into the Passat?
The only way VW could sell a TDI again if its engines can meet and be approved by EPA regulations. That's if they actually do bring their illegal engines into compliance.
Unfortunately for some, fans mainly, VW probably won't reintroduce a now controversial product back to a market that now considers diesels as even more niche class than it was before.
the car is based on the previous european version passat
You drove through Little Rock and didn't tell us ;(
It's a leaser.
Cars don't have bumpers anymore
I have a 2017 tsi se fpr sale 120k miles
Mulholland Drive t-shirt? Bro...
No wonder people are mocking the Passat in US, It's rear looks bad there, and the front is less attracting than the EU one.
Bring the EU version to US!!!
now make it wagon!
2016 civic exl with sensing has more value
Volkswagen JA!
But what ever you say Vw is better cars are better then Toyota or Honda after all it's German🇩🇪✌🏻
YOU SHOULD WORK OUT WITH LANCE AND JAKE
my 2009 looks better while watching this I forgot if I was watching a 2016 or the 2012 vw passat
VWs look boring in general. The Jetta compared to all of its other competitors looks SO outdated. Even the Audis look boring but Audi somehow makes them attractive with the LED lights in the headlights and tail lights, even tho the cars themselves look boring lol
Designed for the American market, hence, no manual transmission available
Not too far back, these were offered with a manual transmission on certain trims. I'm guessing that the sales numbers were fairly low, however.
3 yrs have past and they still don't bring the european Passat version of the LCD Gage Cluster to the American version of the Passat. WTF! For a lot of people this has been a deal breaker as the American version looks so outdated and cheap.