Considering the changes are you satisfied with the updated 2020 Passat?
@JaredRosenholtz4 жыл бұрын
I'm a VW fan, but not really. I can barely tell it's new.
@amirmasoudsepehr49474 жыл бұрын
The MQB Passat is far better
@mjhowson23894 жыл бұрын
I think they played it way too safe. I thought it was a Mid-Cycle Refresh. My guess is they purposely spent as little as possible given the shrinking sedan market.
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
MJ Howson To be clear, it was a mid-cycle but if you’re changing all the body panels, maybe aim for a bit more flair.
@JaredRosenholtz4 жыл бұрын
@@MicahMuzio no, I think this is a new generation, not a refresh.
@JaredRosenholtz4 жыл бұрын
I think your daughter wanted to know if the Passat is compact or mid-size, lol. She's a car reviewer in training.
@madmaxine124 жыл бұрын
I think the car is quite handsome inside and out.
@krane154 жыл бұрын
Including the fake exhausts?
@JaredRosenholtz4 жыл бұрын
This is such a fun way to review a car!
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Jared Rosenholtz For simply driving a Passat to Taco Bell, this video really was a lot of fun to make. 🤘
@attar814 жыл бұрын
@@MicahMuzio Taco Tuesday!
@JaredRosenholtz4 жыл бұрын
@@MicahMuzio I love that you do these along with your normal KBB stuff. I can't believe we still haven't met at a press event yet, but I'm sure we will next year!
@xanaduzu51504 жыл бұрын
Yep, I think Yuri and Jakub from @thestraightpipes have successfully demonstrated that conversational style car reviews are the way to go. So much more lively and entertaining. Kinda strange it took this long for people to notice considering Siskel and Ebert were doing this 40 years ago for movie reviews.
@tonyvargas3684 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned a 2002 and 2007 Passat. Both were nice cars and they each had their quality problems. The 2007 had serious transmission problems. Even while under warranty, VW was not willing to fix it. It was the last time I was foolish enough to buy a VW.
@cornerofthemoon4 жыл бұрын
Most Passat buyers (like myself) are those who really wanted a expensive German sedan like an Arteon ,Audi, or BMW but are unable or unwilling to fork over the exorbitant costs for the latter. But the 2020 Passat is not a bad compromise. With the current "Corona" deals VW is offering at the moment I got my Passat for a steal.
@jacobreed474 жыл бұрын
As long as the white van review is shirtless while eating Taco Bell.
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Acuravigor47 The Double Meat Thirsty Chalupa episode.
@jonatamaniuk4 жыл бұрын
Micah I think between you and The Straightpipes I’ve never had so many laughs watching car reviews. And as a guy who hopes to be expanding my family in the next few years, I’m all for the full family reviews. You’re right about the car, great (but not overly compelling) family sedan. Looking forward to more of this format, good sir!
@NinjaDecimator4 жыл бұрын
I hate to say this, but your even said something similar in the video. The Camry looks nicer than this. "Look at the Camry!" I didn't think another car maker could make a more boring looking interior but VW pulled it off. That said, another great review man! Love that you bring your family along for the ride.
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. And thanks for looking at the Camry!!!!! 😁
@Tinrs804 жыл бұрын
I remember Many many years ago the Passat was the High quality luxury car for the class. Not so much the case anymore i guess. Thanx for the review. Happy Holidays to your and your family.
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Happy holidays to you, Terriell!!
@krane154 жыл бұрын
It was the leader in its class. Always a step above in materials to the other big three.
@afcgeo8823 жыл бұрын
When they created this China/North America Passat, they made it cheaper, larger and a total bore to drive.
@DJL784 жыл бұрын
Your daughter deserves to behold the beauty that is the Mazda Mazda6.
@FLJAMESFL4 жыл бұрын
I love my 2018 Passat R-line, but I must say he’s so right about the throttle mapping.
@vividvulpe98423 жыл бұрын
does disabling traction control help? Can u disable traction control? lol
@mjhowson23894 жыл бұрын
I had a 2000 Passat with the VR6 engine and manual transmission. It was a total blast to drive. It was also a total POS. Lots of problems, including the cooling system failing a few months after the horribly short warranty ended. The dealer was kind enough to repair it free of charge. When I asked the service manager how a cooling system could fail so soon, he simply said "cheap parts" and lowered his head. It was my first and last VW. Fantastic driver, though. When it wasn't in the shop.
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
MJ Howson Thanks for sharing your experience. Evie and I can corroborate the dicey reliability of early 2000s VWs.
@drambie4 жыл бұрын
I had a lot of fun watching this family review. Your four year old is adorable. Cheers,
@smarzig4 жыл бұрын
you always bring good energy to your reviews.
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
smarzig Yup. They’re called my wife and kiddo. 😆
@smarzig4 жыл бұрын
@@MicahMuzio I have your KBB Chevy Bolt video review on a USB drive and play that to new people coming into the car :-)
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
smarzig That’s awesome to hear! Funny you mention the Bolt video. That specific car is the one that took my dad from electric car skeptic to believer. Or at least “less skeptical”. 😁
@djcoronel4 жыл бұрын
Evelyn's new hairstyle looks great on her!
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Evie says "Thanks so much!!"
@4784gperkins4 жыл бұрын
I like when Micah winks at the camera! 😉
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
4784gperkins 😉
@otterylexa44994 жыл бұрын
You guys are hilarious. You get me to watch a review of a car I'm not even interested in.
@esme91224 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this awesome review on VW Passat!! Great Job Micah and the Muzio Family!! 👍🏻😃Hope all is well with you and your awesome beautiful family!! great team work on this fun video!
@ronaldcampbell174 жыл бұрын
More family car reviews!! Love them.
@kencoleman89294 жыл бұрын
"I bet this hard plastic cleans up nice. You'd be fiiine..." 😂⚘
@ForgotToMentionThat4 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats a feel good car review such as this one.
@julianmukerji93714 жыл бұрын
So I have a B6 and took my friends in my passat to look at the new Passat and they thought mine was newer 😂
@FlyGuy4574 жыл бұрын
Ok, I watched the first one on KbB. I watched this one,,fully-note to self. I find these remarkable. I learn more because there are more than one viewpoint, I am entertained and a non-professional reviewer (Micah) gets to tell me all about the car while the pro (wife). You three make a great team. Go team!
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Hehe! Thanks for the views on both channels! Thankfully here I've got Evie to carry my dead weight! :)
@germanium18722 жыл бұрын
The Passat looks the best out of all the sedans in it's class
@mkel03854 жыл бұрын
Your wife is funny. She’s awesome
@jdnrotterdam21504 жыл бұрын
The Passat is the car you see in every street here in the netherlands...
@dadov72384 жыл бұрын
No more 6 year/ 72000 miles VW warranty, 2020 VW cars have 4 year/50000 miles warrranty. Did we talk about VW reliability???????
@ryanfrisby73894 жыл бұрын
Howdy, awesome review as always! You’re family is so cute!😸😻😸
@omars.80734 жыл бұрын
The car just looks like it was new maybe three or four years ago. Nothing terribly ground-breaking or even relevant in this "new" model.
@geigerzoola66424 жыл бұрын
Your daughter deserves the new Sonata
@shopwithaaron4 жыл бұрын
With all that rear seat room VW could play it up making it the right place to sit...Thinking cooling messaging and peasant blockers for sure...great time as always!! Be safe!
@rmknicks4 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of VAG, I own an Audi, but I would never consider this. I am also a fan of the Muzio family road tests and "bonus folds." As to your shirtlessness, I would suggest washing your daily driver in a speedo. And make sure to use extra suds.
@UnnDunn4 жыл бұрын
Your daughter clearly isn’t impressed by the Passat parking itself. 😁
@GamJabbas4 жыл бұрын
Good to see your family review from Korea.
@clilesny4 жыл бұрын
Hello Micah, Now that VW is offering a 20 year / 200,000 mile warranty in the wake of COVID-19 for the 2020 Passat, what do you think about value and reliability? I look forward to an update to this review. Keep up the great work, cheers.
@krispykareem21124 жыл бұрын
“You could literally get poop on it and wipe it right off.” -Micah Muzio (2019)
@ashantedula56964 жыл бұрын
My Jetta has rachet armrest and I love it
@robertwilliams62184 жыл бұрын
That 2.0T engine does the same inconsistant power in the Tiguan. It's so disappointing
@stephenhendricks1034 жыл бұрын
Of the many features of my GTI that I love, the ratcheting center console ranks near the top. I cannot understand why other brands don't offer the feature as it makes finding a comfortable elbow rest regardless of arm length and I'm especially amazed that it has been dropped on the Passat.
@2004cyrus4 жыл бұрын
Stephen Hendricks wow Stephen this is the shortest comment I’ve ever seen you leave! Lol
@rizzlerazzleuno47334 жыл бұрын
Much better sedans from Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Chevy and others. Only smart way to get one of these is the base model and at serious discount. The European version is far superior. This Passat is a throwback to the Eighties. At least the VW sedans have decent interior space
@mattdinan69904 жыл бұрын
I like this new boffo turn, Micah.
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Matt Dinan Thanks, man! These videos have proven surprisingly fun to make.
@josuanrodriguez51754 жыл бұрын
VW are pretty reliable, but sometimes....not so much. Also, the old passat gens were everything but reliable.
@krane154 жыл бұрын
Average reliability at best. VW have never been too reliable. Then again, that's true for all German cars -- Audis notwithstanding.
@some1indsm2 жыл бұрын
As you are closing in on 100k subs, what’s the status of the windowless white van review? Is shirtless Micah still on the table?
@MicahMuzio2 жыл бұрын
Guess we'll have to see.
@evankatz28934 жыл бұрын
Micah,Vw of America should Drop Their Entire Lineup From your Helicopter into The Nearest Body Of Water. All The Best, Evan.
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
We’re gonna need a bigger 🚁!
@raakkor60244 жыл бұрын
Hey Micah, I know there are tons of tacoma reviews already out there, but I would really love to get your perspective, of the 2020 model year. Any plans on doing that? or in the making? I have always driven a car, excluding my first car a 1999 Isuzu amigo.
@alliejr4 жыл бұрын
More Evie!!!
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
alliejr I agree! More Evie definitely coming to the channel.
@ast55154 жыл бұрын
It's a oversized Jetta. Looks cheap, no innovation whatsoever.
@xanaduzu51504 жыл бұрын
I think VW has a lot of disdain for Americans. This Passat was designed specifically for us and this is what they think we want. Cushy ride, roomy rear seat, and a low price. They're correct, to a point, but the competition is delivering so much more these days that those three attributes just aren't enough anymore, especially in a world gone bonkers for crossovers.
@ast55154 жыл бұрын
@@xanaduzu5150 Just look at the euro Passat. It's still not a segment leader in terms of desirability or driving dynamics or room, but it's a good package. It makes a case for itself. The US version doesn't. And this is coming from a person who knows both of them. I live in Europe but spent last summer in the US for work/holiday.
@krane154 жыл бұрын
@@xanaduzu5150 As I point out above -- VW after dieselgate.
@tyo82234 жыл бұрын
Looks like the dashboard vents were inspired by a 1989 Chevrolet Corcisa, looked bad then looks bad now
@oliverstemp91324 жыл бұрын
It would have been better if VW had rebadged the Skoda Superb as a VW rather than created this
@afcgeo8823 жыл бұрын
I agree. I’d love to have the full Škoda line here, re-badged as a VW.
@yssej3 жыл бұрын
The blinkers I hate them
@robb.6754 жыл бұрын
Just a comment- VW has changed their warranty for '20 to 4year, 50,000. With the first two years of service being free.
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! When VW unveiled the 2020 Passat the 6-year warranty was still in place. Consequently the press materials I was referring to were incorrect.
@ast55154 жыл бұрын
Please do a Micah Flies video with your family :)
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
ast5515 Will do!
@drea177cha5er4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha literally get poop on it lol love these reviews, such cute family
@robertforce8884 жыл бұрын
Okay question . I searched for new cars and to compare the availability of the Ford Fusion throughout America is just over 20,000 units and only 1,500 New Passats available . Why so many less units available ?
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
If we're talking 2020 models, VW is still ramping up production. Ford also sells many more Fusions than VW sells Passats, resulting in a much larger inventory.
@robertforce8884 жыл бұрын
Micah Muzio thanks for clearing that up. I always thought the Passat sold as many units as the fusion. Thanks for the info. You are the man with the answers!
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
@@robertforce888 Happy to assist!
@JamesCovalentBond4 жыл бұрын
Can you please do family review for 2020 Sonata??😭
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Minhyung Kim Yes! Our Sonata review will arrive in about 2 weeks.
@shaesham3 жыл бұрын
VW says you have to buy the arteon if you want an adjustable arm rest!!! No adjustment for you.
@rickhamilton6204 жыл бұрын
Did ya notice the steering wheel that's off center to the driver's seat?
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Honestly, there was enough other stuff to distract me. But I'm sure once you're aware it's hard to unsee.
@419rlanthony3 жыл бұрын
I guess my eyes are terrible too unless the video quality on my phone is flat out unexceptional because the material on the dash looks like wood to me from the further away shots but the closer the camera zooms in I can tell that it's fake so... 🤷
@kencoleman89294 жыл бұрын
Doesn't 6yr warranty for Atlas go away in 2020?
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Ken Coleman It’s a bit confusing according to VW’s press materials whether the 6-yr applies to the 2020 Passat or but yes. It looks like Volkswagen is ditching their long warranty. 😐
@georanchurchill27744 жыл бұрын
I love Taco Bell and the Passat!! :)
@andrewhillman96324 жыл бұрын
The Passat leaves me cold and it is Very Cold in Space...... See what I did their.....
@SilverScarletSpider4 жыл бұрын
Toyota Camry wins.
@Yondaily4 жыл бұрын
Nothing
@projectpamaphd70424 жыл бұрын
The 2014 Passat looks good... wait... it’s 2020? 😖
@whatevernevermind59604 жыл бұрын
This car is really a half-ass effort by VW.
@krane154 жыл бұрын
A broken company. Look to their next generation of electric cars.
@krane154 жыл бұрын
This generation of VW does not stand out. In fact, it looks like someone took a pencil and paper and went around listing everything about the car they could take off to save money. Those cheap goose neck rear lid hinges are a perfect example of that. As for the half down rear windows, my OCD will not allow me to buy any car where the rear window doesn't go all the way down. Just knowing that that is the case would bother me. As for the hard plastics and fake stitching, completely unacceptable.Especially in this day and age where you can get interiors that are far superior even on a pickup truck. Better for VW to simply discontinue the sedans, and focus their energy on what people are buying -- SUVs. Did I mention the cheap looking fake exhausts? One more thing from the rear seat passenger: "daddy, are we there yet?" Anyway, that acceleration thing may be a computer glitch. Volkswagon seems to be sticking to the very basics. Final Passat verdict -- VW after diesel gate. How the mighty has fallen. BTW, you missed the following: Sound System (the used to have Dynaudio) Sun roof Cup holders Adjustable seat restraints Rear seat comfort for adults
@Mamo8784 жыл бұрын
So VW does The Dumbest Thing Ever and gets rid of the main reason to buy one over competitors, the 6-year warranty. Hard pass.
@pacotaco48594 жыл бұрын
Accord was 2018
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reminder! At times it feels like all the cars I’ve drive have blurred together in my mind.
@kirkm33544 жыл бұрын
To be fair i don't think any car this price has real wood.
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Kirk M You’re right. There aren’t many midsize sedans with real wood trim but the Mazda6 Signature does.
@Rockinrn4 жыл бұрын
Why does anyone care if the dash is soft touch!?
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Gary Modrak If you’re driving a Toyota Yaris a soft dash doesn’t matter but it is a sign of quality. Imagine driving a BMW 7 Series then touching the dash to find it’s hard cheap plastic. Mainstream manufacturers like to emulate luxury car details to convey a sense of quality.
@2004cyrus4 жыл бұрын
Gary Modrak it’s a sign of quality versus hard plastic material.
@ispeakasiplease4 жыл бұрын
lmaooo a 72k warranty? Bye...
@pravinkumar79294 жыл бұрын
Probably reviewing a jet ski will give you good reason to be shirtless. Also that’s one territory you have not touched.
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Let's just say, aquatic activities are definitely under consideration.
@pravinkumar79294 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait. Guess you will be the first car reviewer to do so. Man I love your life.
@ZCT8084 жыл бұрын
VW is a brand I always want to like, but invariably they disappoint. The Atlas was on my short list, but with a bland and some might say dated meh interior and no auto hold, I had to take a pass. As mentioned in this video, other manufacturers are doing innovative new things, whereas VW seems to think that just putting out something bland and boring is going to be good enough. With the resources available to VAG, there is really no excuse for such a boring vehicle. I ended up stopping the review because I just didn't care to hear any more. No offense, it was the car and not you.
@krane154 жыл бұрын
In all fairness VW has tried upping their class many times and no American would buy them. Claiming it cost too much for a VW. Right now, VW is still licking it wounds.
@Kyle220304 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I like pizza
@grimdaddy4 жыл бұрын
This might be my least favorite VW honestly. It just screams midsize sedan, which is a bad thing for me. Lol, but also, a good way to get to 50k subs, esp considering comment sections truthfully, tease the shirtless. A belly peak here, a tank top there, BOOM. The subs will come, and with them, a whole bunch of thirsty comments you may or may not want lmao. 'Tis why I occasionally draw half naked men or pose shirtless on Insta, it gets the views, and those be important. Lol
@2004cyrus4 жыл бұрын
Grimdaddy what is your insta ?
@jacobyo994 жыл бұрын
That’s a really weak 2.0 compared to rivals
@krane154 жыл бұрын
It VW's ubiquitous turbo-4. Its in virtually every car they make. It is a world-class engine though. Their safety engine to America.
@yxflier84094 жыл бұрын
I have never had a Volkswagen leave me stranded. They do need to have their normal maintenance though. Toyotas and Hondas are built for neglect. As far as your shirtless cameo goes, don’t let the viewers push you, don’t do it if you don’t want to. No one expects you to be jacked, Normal looking dads are in right now 🤣
@MicahMuzio4 жыл бұрын
Oh, I like a challenge. I'm not promising jacked but I am promising a very memorable 100k video. 😃