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Volkswagen Passat (1996-2000) Review

Category: Large Family 3.5 out of 5

Summary of the Volkswagen Passat (1996-2000)

Price Range: £15,150 to £32,780

Assets

Excellent diesel engines, roomy and comfortable, classy-looking cabins

Drawbacks

Not as reliable as it should be, near to replacement by all-new model

Verdict

Good value for money as pricing/equipment levels get more competitive.

Volkswagen Passat Review

Safety and Security4 out of 5

There's a good NCAP score, and both passenger and side airbags are standard. Deadlocks are standard too, but an alarm is extra on the base S trim level.

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Volkswagen Passat

helmeri
wrote on 06 06 2006

The 2.0 FSI engine is extremely dynamic from low revs up to high end. You can drive comfortably with...

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