Car and driver 2014 passat long term test

So yes, theres an irony that the savings in fuel, at least in the short to midterm, are more than offset by the price of the car. Model refreshes tend to focus on fuel economy these days, but the base 2014 passats more robust powerband and enhanced flexibility make it more fun to driveand prove that you can build a. The 2019 passat earned a fivestar crash test rating from the national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa, and mostly good results from the. Aug 08, 2014 the 2014 volkswagen passat comes with a choice of powertrains. Model refreshes tend to focus on fuel economy these days, but the base 2014 passat s more robust powerband and enhanced flexibility make it more fun to drive and prove that you can build a. But luxury brands come with luxury pricing, so lets see what else this bmw 328d offers. The passat cc isnt strictly a performance car but with a few mountain stretches on offer, the passat cc ploughs through corners with little relent. With fourwheel drive and a powerful yet frugal diesel engine, the spacious vauxhall insignia sports tourer could be all the car you need. Chattanoogacrafted b7generation car but with a new turbo engine. We use our knowledge of ford vehicles to show you great videos of the cars.

The passat took the top spot in a may 2012 comparison test against sales darlings like the. Longterm test of new volkswagen passat the citizen. As much as i appreciate the keyless entry feature on our 2014 volkswagen passat tsi, there is one aspect of it that i really dislike. Nov 07, 2018 over the past few weeks, green car driver editorial director jonathan spira has been photographically documenting new york city. Our tests are widely regarded as the most trusted source of.

In just six months time, our longterm 2014 volkswagen passat tdi. Those are a few of the notes i took after a short day with the jetta in and around l. The cars been troublefree, which is a tribute to the quality of vws chattanooga factory operation. Driven conservatively, the six speed auto in our test car didnt waste much time getting into the. Test drivers agree that the passat has more athletic handling than many rivals, and they like that it delivers a comfortable ride at the same time. Here at edmunds we have a bunch of longterm cars, so it was decided i would drive instead of taking the. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Indeed, since midmarch, there has been a 90% decline in subway ridership, a 20% drop in the crime rate, a 60% decrease in.

The big change on the base model 2014 passat is the new 1. Its been just over a year since we added a 2017 volkswagen golf alltrack to the motor1 longterm test fleet. Were going to spend a year with this car, piling on the miles and featuring it throughout the pages of the website. Our longterm test of the 2014 volkswagen passat tsi is complete after one year and 21,050 miles.

The 2014 volkswagen cc eschews a little practicality in the name of fashion. Longterm road tests read the latest test drive reports from our fleet of cars and trucks. Its superb combination of european exterior styling, highquality interior accommodations, a long list of standard and optional features as well as a strong powertrain selection and excellent safety record makes it the car of choice. Driver front passenger front driver side passenger side side pole rollover.

On the road, the 2014 passat is like an athlete after a fullbody novocain massage. Most streets are deserted and cultural landmarks have gone dark. The volkswagen passat tdi might be built for hypermiling, but that doesnt keep. What should we do with our longterm volkswagen golf alltrack. We are pleased to announce the arrival of our vw passat 2. Nov 04, 2014 from the november 2014 issue of car and driver. And while we knew wed like this car even before our longtermer showed up. The citizens longterm test vehicle, volkswagens passat 2.

We will be living with this full house family sedan for the coming months. Jan 07, 2014 what the 2014 passat sport does offer is plenty of equipment, as well as a comfortable environment from which to experience the cars new 170hp, 1. Nov 10, 2017 its been just over a year since we added a 2017 volkswagen golf alltrack to the motor1 longterm test fleet. Image 2014 volkswagen passat tsi longterm road testour longterm 2014 volkswagen passat tsis new 1. As weve outlined in our introductory 2014 volkswagen passat tdi longterm article, this german sedan is rated at 31 miles per gallon in the city and 43 mpg on the highway with the 6speed manual transmission and an even 30 mpg city40 mpg hwy. Within the space of one year, we aim to put 20,000 miles on each of the road test vehicles, and well be. I enjoyed the drivers seat, especially the adjustable lumbar support, but. Aug 11, 2014 as weve outlined in our introductory 2014 volkswagen passat tdi longterm article, this german sedan is rated at 31 miles per gallon in the city and 43 mpg on the highway with the 6speed manual transmission and an even 30 mpg city40 mpg hwy when equipped with the dualclutch automatic transmission.

Volkswagen of america will introduce the passat bluemotion concept at the 2014 north american international auto show in detroit next week. Offering more car and less engine capacity, the new entrylevel passat 118tsi model, as tested this week, represents even greater value from a marque already synonymous with. Weve added one to our long term fleet to see if it delivers. Read the 2014 volkswagen passat tsis introduction of this vehicle to our longterm fleet. As good as its proved as a daily driver, it was defeated by a trip to center parcs for a family. We put the 40 mpg highway rated volkswagen passat tdi clean diesel to the test.

Our longterm 2014 volkswagen passat tsi was about a day away from ending its tenure in. Our long term test of the 2014 volkswagen passat tsi is complete after one year and 21,050 miles. This is the kind of car four tall adults could take on a long road trip and arrive no worse for wear even those sitting in back. The 2014 volkswagen passat competes well in its segment for driving character and fuel economy, and checks off the right boxes for cabin tech, but falls short on driver assistance features. Research the 2014 volkswagen passat at and find specs, pricing, mpg, safety. The sedan version of the secondgeneration passat was sold as the santana in europe and as.

The sport edition is a new trim for the passat and slots below the 1. What the 2014 passat sport does offer is plenty of equipment, as well as a comfortable environment from which to experience the cars new 170hp, 1. In the wake of the diesel ban in the delhi ncr, vw plans to introduce this plugin hybrid version of the passat in india. A fivespeed manual transmission and frontwheel drive are standard. Aug 21, 2014 the 2014 volkswagen passat competes well in its segment for driving character and fuel economy, and checks off the right boxes for cabin tech, but falls short on driver assistance features. Our long term 2014 volkswagen passat tsi was about a day away from ending its tenure in the fleet when i noticed it was nearly. The 2014 volkswagen passat comes standard with bluetooth, an auxiliary audio input and automatic headlights. Mar 08, 2018 with fourwheel drive and a powerful yet frugal diesel engine, the spacious vauxhall insignia sports tourer could be all the car you need. It was mechanically identical to the audi 80, while the fivedoor passat wagon was in america as the audi fox one of the things that attracted me to the passat was its identity crisis. The 2014 volkswagen passat definitely holds its own as a viable alternative to the average midsize family sedan. Nov 12, 20 our long term test of the 2014 volkswagen passat tsi is complete after one year and 21,050 miles. How to professionally tint a car door window 20 vw jetta for.

But this car is stylish, roomy, comfortable, practical, and fun to drive. Driven conservatively, the sixspeed auto in our test car didnt waste much time getting into the. Find specifications for every 2014 volkswagen passat. The 245 comes so loaded with kit as standard that there are just two options fitted to this test car. When driving straight down the road, the wheel is turned slightly left while the car pulls slightly to the right.

Based on the current passat that was developed specifically for north america, the bluemotion label defines the version that has the best efficiency. Ive always had a soft spot for the volkswagen that was first introduced in the united states as the dasher in 1974. New engine, new platform, new factory, no surprises volvos new xc60 t6 rdesign takes the punishment of our 40,000mile long term test. Full impressions, test results, and photos from 40,000 miles in volkswagens sportiest jetta at car and driver.