2017 Volkswagen Passat | First Drive | Autocar India

After a long wait, the all-new Volkswagen Passat has finally been launched here in India, and Gavin D'Souza has been out driving it in Rajasthan. It may be understated, but it packs in a strong engine and a lot of high-tech equipment. Is that enough to let it thrive in a price bracket dominated by SUVs?
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[@wolffury5019]

I can see both Toyota & Honda struggling to get the front design of their cars right.But Volkswagen did a wonderful design in Passat!

[@antarikshku]

It's a design masterpiece. Me being an interior designer, understand lines and form. Every section of the car is carefully designed. Even in the interior, the use of clean lines is very impressive. Another good example of clean lines is Rolls Royce. Use of clean lines shows the design style to be minimalistic. In the crowd of so many curve and fluidic design car. This car looks much better.

[@dheerajbansal7771]

There are far better designers than you at Volkswagen. So that was expected. Your comment made no sense

[@sudhangshudas3099]

When it's a Volkswagen, only quality matters. And passat scores 101/100 in quality.

[@girijap2835]

Sudhangshu Das Hi Sudhanshu

[@TheSudhanshu1982]

@@girijap2835 hi Sudhanshu😅😅😅

[@TheAutisticOwl]

A cool fact about the Passat: It used to be offered with a W8 engine as an option, but such a rare and unique engine meant it didn't sell in huge numbers. Also, there's another VW with a unique engine, the Touraug (I hope I said that right) offered a 5.0L V10 TDi power plant which can pull like gravity.

[@Deepanshu700]

No, you said it wrong, it's the VW Touareg✌️😁😄

[@shoaibmohammad8114]

Watching this in 2023 and still this car feels like it's from the future specially considering all the cost cutting happening in auto industry...

[@roadsforlife6172]

Bought it this week in same blue colour and Iam loving it..

[@corporatelifestylebyriaz]

this guys reviews are very easy to understand, very slow and detailed

[@csmeitt1188]

Kevin Francis 😁😂😂😂

[@Ard0030]

Kevin Francis 😂😂

[@arijit904]

Kevin Francis 👈 smart ass

[@rahulparutube]

I loved the elegant wide flat stance of Passat with its headlights stretched on the sides. Calling it understated is a bit overstated. Waiting for PD.

[@vishalkale2780]

It's typical Volkswagen simple German design..! Love this car and it's looks awesome on the roads.

[@shivammina1009]

Can u do giveaways😌😌😁

[@blaiseantony3232]

Lol...clever one.. dont know why ur comment didnt get much likes 😀

[@sanjeevdas9584]

Fantastic car, After owning it, 2018 highline model given immense satisfaction & pleasure driving. The pick up is awesome, never felt driving 2lit 2100kg Tdi. Diesel engine is also not noisy. Pls touch and feel the car,pictures and videos doesn't give real feelings.

[@sierrachief117]

Really man. The passat is worth of keeping and it will not age. Brought it last month home and its been a fabulous experience from day 1. The audio system is nice, it makes me feel so good😍. Such big sunroof and that massage function. Diesel engine feels like a petrol. And what a fantastic mileage this engine gives. I just love this car. Totally worth the money spent and I will keep it the rest of my life with me. I purchased higlhline conncet variant.

[@SurajSharma-je1jd]

One word that came out my mouth after watching thumbnail is WOW WHAT A DESIGN 😍

[@bujangadp3819]

Golden words from 🕺Gavin🎉 9:18- 9:22

[@tennisball2012]

Passat back in 2013 was a masterpiece. Now the competition is too tough. I dont think it will sell good. Look at Tucson, Superb..... these cars are just mind blowing

[@premadubey9891]

Tennis Ball no

[@SPM_SS]

How are you gonna compare it to an SUV like Tucson?

[@jashmodi]

Bro what’s the difference between Superb and Passat. And both are better and costlier than Tucson.

[@unclsam6798]

Tuscon isn't selling well, just like Tiguan

[@srw6772]

Subtle. A car for people who appreciate quality but don't crave attention.

[@rohanagarwal6848]

please compare it with skoda superb

[@theakshaypatil]

ROHAN AGARWAL no need, Superb of course is best from interior to features!

[@unclsam6798]

Akshay Patil unless it is a taxi in EU markets

[@JohnPaul-jz3py]

Superb does not have hands free parking

[@roadsforlife6172]

@ROHAN AGARWAL I test drove superb, Octavia, Passat and quiet few cars before I chose Passat for myself and for one simple reason, ride quality. I might be getting less kit than other two but who cares? If u want value for money go for poor men’s Skoda and if u want a badge with quality product and ride go for Passat.

[@UtkarshxKaushik]

My choice is land rover evoque and none other.

[@WasimAkram-jp1rz]

Finally, a car which is hard to beat..... Good work VW....

[@chanish9363]

Does anyone have any idea about its thigh support of the rear seat. I'm thinking about buying it for myself. But, sometimes I'll have to take my mother. She has back bone, shoulder bone, neck and other orthopaedic issues. issues. So, I just want her to sit comfortably in the rear seat.which car would be best for such purpose.

[@pranay4915]

This car looks really serious like Get side the boss is coming :P

[@nishantjoshi13]

Can you make a comparison review of Passat with Superb??

[@saurabhbhardwaj8143]

Autocar! We are eagerly waiting for the comparison between the VW Passat and the Skoda superb. Because they are similar in terms of pricing.

[@DhirajPatil73]

If luxury is the priority and 32 lacs is the budget, unarguably skoda superb has to be the one! And why on the Earth has VW given heated seats instead of cooled ones? 😂

[@versatilepro1]

Vw owns skoda

[@versatilepro1]

Skoda is a budget brand from vw

[@akhil5994]

Ethan Almeida But in India skoda is placed a step above VW. VW range starts with ameo while Skoda's range starts with rapid.

[@utsabbanerjee34]

Volkswagen knows how to make its cars classy

[@akibmallik8743]

In my opinion it looks fantastic. I mean just look at it

[@appuhitesh]

When are you all going to be honest and talk about the dsg gearboxs reliability? The nation is waiting!

[@unclsam6798]

Sivanandhan Mani No problem with gear box. You shouldn't drive in neutral. It will damage the clutch. Unlike torque converter, it uses two clutches.

[@manorakhee]

No issues at all. Superb gear box.

[@rajatbisht21]

Sivanandhan Mani Reliability issues were with DQ200 gearbox which had dry clutch unit. Now the DSG is upgraded to wet clutch unit. So no reliability issues now.

[@AkshatSolankiWSTG]

I have a vw vento TDI and I never feel the lack of grip even while taking highway curves upwards of 150kmph. Mind it I am running stock 185/70 R14. I expect Passat to be atleast twice better at handling. I don't know what more you need.

[@SudhaKumari-yt3dt]

This guy is good.

[@Ps3thi]

No this guy is a journalist... not an enthusiast. their reviews are based on the journalist point of view and not the customer point of view :/

[@sj17_]

Budget 30-35 Lakhs.... Uncles= Passat Youngsters=Superb!!! :D

[@rwaraich]

SJ 17 Car Guys : Octavia Vrs

[@SG01001]

Rannjodh Singh that too under 30lakhs with more performance.

[@kashif6509]

LEGENDS: Tata Nano

[@princechopra2638]

No youngsters audi a3

[@rohitrs5304]

True

[@santhoshp.varghese4572]

Don't be a Volkswagen victim.they look and perform well .but very unreliable with premature failure of spares frequent break down for silly reasons.

[@mithunkartha]

santhosh p.varghese all germans have the same issue...

[@abhineshkb9552]

the rear seat cup holders are little irritating

[@supreemlathwal143]

please make a passat vs superb comparision video

[@mechsecb4409]

Better than before .

[@vijayvjn6874]

ancient looking exterior , the passat cc should have been the one introduced

[@devapriyarnair5726]

When will they bring a sunroof?

[@dhruvkumar7802]

Wow New Passat looks like last gen superb!!!!!

[@SPM_SS]

From which angle ?

[@JohnPaul-jz3py]

90 degree

[@dhruv021]

Nice video, I actually quite like the design of the car, especially the front end is really appealing to me

[@AakashKumar-lh4ij]

Nice work Volkswagen group I like so mutch

[@ranerohit1205]

the fronts in sedans keep on getting flatter ...similar design in the Accord too

[@jayantnagsaivasa1207]

I am waiting for a comparison between VW Passat vs Skoda Superb.

[@varshafinancialarchitects4083]

MAKE A COMPARISON BETWEEN PASSAT VS SUPERB VS A3 VS CLA

[@cyphraps]

Such a beautiful machine. I am in love.❤️

[@aadithveerendra7684]

I like Volkswagen than Skoda

[@saiprakashmani1211]

Why dont u mention prices of cars

[@viroylobo26]

Guy explains in a great and very easy way.

[@princechopra2638]

But in This price I prefer audi a3

[@dhananjaydudi2642]

Wish for Jetta to come back

[@nachiketbidwai7880]

Superb is better than passat anytime

[@prateeksrivastava386]

indians , known for their intelligence and good body

[@AniketPawar096]

superb detailing, nice front grille

[@aadithveerendra7684]

Ready to fight Skoda superb

[@evilemperor6426]

Aadith Veerendra yeah...ready to fight it's cousin brother

[@tanayagarwal6670]

What is the reason for that elongated ac vent? It doesn't even look good anyday! Q7 also lost its look by this.

[@humuhumu1423]

Tanay Agarwal All The Premium Cars Are Having This,Mercedes S Class,S90...

[@DhirajPatil73]

The total strip isn't actually ac! It's just the aesthetics! And it's borrowed from Audi A4!

[@ritikjain6114]

Bro u kidding me. I fell for the ac vent. 😍

[@rakeshmeena1978]

I was driving towards Moradabad (UP) few days back, my car stopped suddenly, I stopped the car and wait for 10 minutes, again I started the car but it did not start. I took the car to Volkswagen authorized service center atWolgswagen Moradabad, they had no clue what has happened they kept on saying that they are checking, after two days they are saying head is broken and pistons are damaged due to overheating. They were clueless and opened my car parts completely, and charged me heavily for just inspecting. Now my question is how come this has happened without any warning light. This is a premium hatchback and I expect it to have this basic feature of overheating warning which is present in cars worth half of polo’s price. It’s surprising that a moder engine can self destruct with ZERO warning, I bought this car because of the (German) engine only.

[@siddharthpatel2629]

Interior is better than any ultra premium sedan , atleast from where I'm seeing it , Only if it could be , as bulletproof as maruti or even honda for that matter , I do have money for their entry hatchback , but I dont have the guts to buy it , Hopefully one day I'll have ludacris money then maybe 😆

[@ramasaha409]

I wanted to buy a Ford Endeavour but now after watching this I'm going to book myself a VW Passat.

[@dharitrybarman6169]

Cool vedio

[@chanish9363]

Yes, there exists a class of people who want luxury just for their own comfort but doesn't like to show off unnecessarily. I think Passat is best for such people.

[@abhijithajith5068]

I love the passat for what it is not its looks and looks for me is a classy and means business but only that you get heated seats 😅 y'all know how hot it's in India will we ever use it only that was a slightly bad but OK cause heat is relaxing sometimes in your car in some situations and massage in seats better grab the handle 😉

[@chanish9363]

Now. I have a confusion. Should I take VW passat or Mercedes C class, which is near to VW's top end price range.

[@gavinmendonza844]

Nice name 😋

[@chanish9363]

Autocar, is it FWD or RWD. I've heard its FWD, but I have no confirmed authentic information

[@abhineshkb9552]

vw passat is best

[@DebEternity]

Not taking the engine into account, this car can give a huge hit to almost any car around it's segment considering the availability of options and tech...

[@theakshaypatil]

I think Octavia VRS has better interior and the back seat comfort lags behind Both Superb and Camry Hybrid !!!

[@PiyushPandey2696]

Gadi acchi hae.. abhi indentical twins ban chuke hae... Passat , teghuan Nd super , kodiac.... Skhoda is providing umbrellas as well just like rolls Royce..

[@hanishrathi]

Not so good car. Better buys are available in market at almost same price.

[@prateeksrivastava386]

more head , less heart ...

[@shettyshetty12]

Kindly come up with a comparison video between vw passat & skoda superb.

[@Akki7677]

Passat ya superb ......which is better

[@jashmodi]

Akshay Jamdade I would prefer Passat for brand name

[@jashmodi]

Both are similar in many ways

[@siddhartharay1835]

Would have been 100 out of 100 had there been 4 zone climate control

[@Unicorn-op8hg]

Ok

[@aindulgence]

Do make a head to head comparison with Superb. Pls.

[@malligarjunbalachandar8657]

good review guys....pls upload vw passat vs skoda suberb..soon...definity a tough one .

[@1sudhan1]

wow nice how about a comparo with skoda superb & vw passat

[@yuvaan8686]

please compare new passat with new superb🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@pw9rtial]

See I love my car Volkswagen passat

[@neil9658]

What car is better Passat or Toyota Camry?

[@grid7775]

l have Passat 2011 model very maintain cost in 6years l spent 4 lakhs for maintain s

[@livewire1613]

grid 7 7 I've spent more than that in my 2011 Vento

[@armaansaumya]

Looks like the last generation Superb

[@speedcars2141]

Superb is worth ..it has good comfort..

[@ravdeepsinghrayat8361]

it's like Skoda superb from back side

[@hharprietsingh6710]

The Toyota Camry Hybrid is a better option

[@deveshvashist2128]

review skoda superb vs volkswagen passat

[@bommiram9335]

if it comes in hybrid it will be very better

[@Dpak1980]

Heated seats instead of cooled ones..ha ha...

[@jayeshdamle3199]

I love the skoda superb LK more

[@npraneel2646]

It is very good car for this price

[@whitewolf..]

Whatta handsome looking car

[@rahulvinalnarayan9743]

My sister is buying this car

[@jituchari2394]

which car is faster skoda superb vw passat highline vw polo gti

[@sudipghosh989]

Polo GTI by miles

[@sameerpoonawalla3276]

Frontline Face is Fantastic 😘

[@muthumon7874]

side mirrors are not looking good

[@santoshmoopanar6584]

Vw have outdone themselves here

[@mahlawat12]

Wow. What a design. Perfecto.

[@SAB-ex7de]

Bring back this car.

[@balsara675]

Good1

[@firstchoice7874]

Solid car of Passat...

[@nishadsahani9415]

skoda superb is unbeatable

[@avijeet1670]

Nishad Sahani yeah I have a Skoda superb and it's awesome except I don't like the back lights

[@elemental9039]

Nishad Sahani skoda flopped in most of the western countries... thats where VW rules...😊

[@justinsingh47]

Polo > Fabia Vento > Rapid Jetta > Laura Passat > Superb Golf > Octavia VW owns Skoda, Skoda's are cheaper versions of Volkswagen. Skoda makes some brilliant cars but VW counterparts are just better. Passat is the reference edition.

[@tharan8069]

Yep

[@IamRanJos]

such clean lines. much wow.

[@Singh-yj9zv]

ok i m the first one to comment what’s the price of this 🚘?

[@fuji3164]

42 lakhs on road base version