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£8,995
The Volkswagen Passat nameplate has been around since 1973, and is as firmly established in the family car world as the smaller Golf and Polos. And just like those cars, it appeals to buyers looking for little more quality and badge appeal than its mainstream rivals from Ford, Vauxhall and Mazda. It has managed to walk the line between mass-market and premium highly successfully – and it's a position that Volkswagen seems to be unique in occuplying right now. So, if you're after a slightly upscale saloon that can go toe-to-toe with the premium players, but comes with more standard equipment and space for your money, the Passat would look to be your only option. The Passat's interior is one of the key reasons you'd choose it over its most direct rivals. It's a lesson in how to create a spacious and well-built interior that's unfussy, classy and ergonomically laid out. The design is clean and easy to use, the doors close with a solid and reassuring thud and everything is where you'd expect it to be. The feel inside can vary noticeably, though, with some models featuring smaller infotainment screens and traditional analogue dials with an ageing screen nestled between them, while others come with a feature-packed 9.2-inch display that shows off VW's latest media system more successfully. Add the firm's digital dials and it feels like genuine competition for more expensive rivals. 12V Accessory socket in centre console, 16" Aragon alloy wheels with low rolling resistance tyres + anti-theft wheel bolts, 3 rear 3 point seatbelts, 3 rear head restraints, 3 spoke multi-function leather steering wheel, 4 boot load lashing points, 4 X 20 watt output, 60/40 split folding rear seat, 8 speakers, ABS, brake assist and EBD, Air conditioning, Alarm with interior protection, Analogue clock, App-Connect, Automatic activation of hazard warning lights, Automatic post collision braking, Auxiliary socket for external device, Battery regeneration during braking, Bluetooth hands free
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