VW Passat 2.0T: Full test

Inside Line made a full test with the VW Passat 2.0T.

At first, the sea of grips, gaffers and publicists seemed oblivious to our silver Passat, but as we pulled away one of the scary union workers chased us down to ask, "Does that car really have an umbrella in the door?"

He's right. It is the car with the umbrella in the door, which is one of the features Volkswagen has been hyping in the Passat's TV ads. In fact, VW has loaded the redesigned 2006 Passat with all kinds of cool features. Literally. Besides the built-in umbrella, this midsize sedan has two cooled storage compartments, one in the glovebox and one in the front center armrest. You know, just in case you need to chill your Toby Keith.

A stiffer suspension and more aggressive tires would help the Passat's performance numbers, but the 2006 Volkswagen Passat isn't a sport sedan. It's a sedan for grown-up drivers who want to have a little fun. Whether hauling around the kids, commuting or outrunning storm clouds, the new Passat provides a functional, fun and fashionable alternative in the sometimes lackluster midsize market.

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Source: Inside Line

VW Passat 2.0T: Full test

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