The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is The Throwback Sedan to The Last Decade

[@johnholst]

They won't upgrade the car because sales are low. Sales are low because they won't upgrade the car.

[@MyAlexWest]

bingo! they need to invest before make money!!

[@isaac198428]

They never invested more more or energy to design and equip this car. He's driving the top trim and it's worse than the base model of much smaller and completely different segment Elantra/Forte, Sentra from the competition. It's cheaper than all the other cars in the segment but still not selling. I wonder why 😂😂😂😂

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

*There are two types of people in the world* *Mindblown at how accurate this statement is*

[@gratigo1]

It’s also a dying segment tbh.. the Tiguan has taken over Passat sales

[@Smileydudekxy]

Like literally

[@TownsendHamilton]

I think it’s a great mid size sedan . Just bought it and love it

[@smr32061]

I think it's a nice, roomy, comfortable car. I took this car out for a test drive and it drove very smoothly. It's a throwback to earlier years, is easy to drive and operate, and although it is not loaded with tons of tech features one comes to expect in today's newer cars, it does have some important updated safety improvements. It has everything you need, actually. The Navigation screen is small and primitive by today's standards. True, but it does come with Apple and Android Car Play so you can always connect your phone and use Waze or Google Maps. In my opinion, sometimes simple is best. And since this is a first-time car for my son, it's perfect.

[@krafique]

In North America VW is not worth spending my money , if I would be in Europe then yes.

[@ae7459]

Absolutely embarrassing. To put a VW badge on this car is insane. The strategic decision to go 'cheap' in the NA market is very sad. Passat is a flagship sedan that deserves the best tech the company offers. Europe and other markets offer appealing and cutting edge tech, stronger engine choices, better fit and finish components etc. ...Just disappointing knowing what it could be.

[@zachjg98]

Odd guess that they could pull this from NA in the near future, but could be wrong. Low sales and not updating this car with the European versions seems concerning.

[@weirdshibainu]

Agree. I think carmakers are confused about what to do with their sedan series in NA since SUVs have come to rule the market

[@borninhk1]

It's because Americans are more about the bottom line price. They are not like Europeans who will pay more for refinement.

[@johnnymichael1804]

@@borninhk1 wrong. There are tons of americans that would pay more for refinement. And don't act like Europeans aren't cheap, either. Fkn clown.

[@digitaldoc100]

@@zachjg98 If VW does not want to invest anything in updating it, it is no surprise that the sales have gone south. Seems like it needs to stop being sold here. With a little more power it would be a decent car, but why bother with this one?

[@dygardion9130]

Can’t believe vw is still producing this in the US This one is so half assed

[@lookupdee]

It’s an outstanding Uber vehicle, especially for airport pickups...lol

[@nickr3441]

You have to be a real German fan boy to choose this over a Camry or the kia K5 which blows this out of the water.

[@lryoung17]

I preferred the way this felt to the Camry but the K5 Im sure would be a better buy as long as you got a more powerful model because the base model engine on the K5 isn't really more powerful.

[@SquidCena]

Still is a very very beautiful and neat car. No need to always have cars everyone has.

[@lttsr]

LR Young now that the new K5 will have an all turbo lineup, the base engine will probably feel a bit more energetic

[@jeffreyfurtado3681]

@@lryoung17 , what didn't you like about the newly designed Camry?

[@autonewstv86]

Man, I really want to like this car. I'm still a huge fan of midsize and fullsize sedans. The styling on this is pretty nice and the quality looks good. But 174hp on a 2 liter turbo? Why so low? And then fuel economy is not as good as the others? It's still good but it could definitely be better. I guess it's maybe because of new emission regulations? I think vw is starting to give up on sedans. Just like ford...

[@lordkent8143]

It's just the US market. Sedans are dominated by Toyota and Honda. Sedans like the Passat do a lot and are better in Europe.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

The Count of Kent Not just Toyota and Honda, but also Nissan, Kia, and Hyundai

[@sebafer2719]

Good news is that since they stuck the 2 liter turbo in it, you can get over 200 horsepower easily with a $500 tune lol

[@efavuzza73]

I rather pay extra $ for European Passat than this version of VW Chevy Malibu

[@ayokarlos]

Or Mitsubishi Galant

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

At least it’s better than a Malibu

[@borninhk1]

You can, it's called VW Arteon!

[@Natethegreat200c]

The Malibu is 10 times the car as this. Yes the Interior is garbage, but the engine choices, style, and features and way, way superior to the Passat. You guys have to be die hard GM haters( which I am just that I’m just not blind) to not see that.

[@mosesm5670]

​@@Natethegreat200c Only the seventh and eight gens looked decent. Other than that it doesnt really have many other engine choices. Only 4 cylinder engine choices lol

[@bh2155]

This car still looks better than most SUVs and crossovers that are around nowadays.

[@67tomcat]

Amen!

[@belowme4927]

YOU CAN TELL HE COULDN'T WAIT TO GET THIS REVIEW OVER WITH. :) I'M SURPRISED HE DIDN'T RUN IT INTO A TREE AND WALK AWAY

[@raccs600]

lol

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Not really. I think he still has some hopes for VW

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

VW is like one of those weird, seemingly off-brand looking brands that just can’t compare to big names everyone knows like Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Chevy, Ford, etc

[@joshua9073]

Richard Favreau I think he likes Toyota actually

[@Whw52]

VW threw in the towel on this car about 9 years ago

[@micah6811]

"Old School" hand brake is the BEST!

[@whitneyfan9019]

I love the Passats. I have a 2017 r-line and I love it. I loved the minor exterior face lift the did in 2016. This model of Passat doesn’t look bad at all. I like it.

[@chuckwalla2967]

I like that it still has the traditional sedan silhouette. None of that sloping roof stuff which cuts down the rear headroom.

[@556johny556]

So does the Legacy and that car is at least brand new for 2020 model year so it should be safer. This car has 2012 safety when it comes to its structure and passive safety. Plus Legacy is AWD and offers a more powerful engine. I’m not saying the Legacy is great, but somehow this Passat manages to be even worse

[@ralfulrich6254]

@@556johny556 passive safety was as good then as it is now. Only changes are electronic systems today.

[@gladdy02]

This generation of passat is the laziest car VW has done in a while. Just kill this thing off and let the Arteon take over. No one buys this anyways 🤣

[@nickr3441]

Can't say I've seen many of these on the road

[@wocaomade]

Can’t say I have seen many arteons on the road either lol

[@nickr3441]

@@wocaomade isn't it a new car?

[@jaiizwaii89]

I lease one can’t wait to get rid of it

[@b.f.378]

I said the same thing, then I started seeing more on the road lol.

[@jeffs6090]

I'd much rather go with the new Arteon!

[@dirkcurritzki9585]

thats also overpriced..

[@MyAlexWest]

never

[@ovp66223]

subpar and noisy engine in Arteon.

[@ralfulrich6254]

@@dirkcurritzki9585 and there you see why you don't get new stuff. You want cheap.

[@jkidd7608]

I don't know, I kind of like this because it super basic and simple. Love the interior space. Nice thing is you can find 2020s cheap already! There are some things to be disappointed about but overall it's not terrible. I'd say for the price it's good.

[@johnconnors5123]

Doesn’t look like they will sell many more this year. Other car companies are introducing new models. Looks like Volkswagen has given up on US market.

[@jstragland]

If they brought the European Passat here they’d fair better but I agree they’ve given up. The sales of their crossovers are high and honestly the Passat was never ‘hot’ to begin with.

[@730F-Sport]

Nah.. The u.s. market gave up on VW

[@MyAlexWest]

they gave up ON QUALITY EVEN EARLIER!! it used to be German car as good as 100 bill. not anymore

[@MyAlexWest]

@@jstragland not even close to high! for mass market. outside bmw/mb

[@f181234]

Justin R no that would be too expensive people would just complain about the price just like the Arteon

[@davevolz6138]

Throwback? More like throwaway.

[@davevolz6138]

Seriously though, people just want durability. This thing is gonna be problems, plus high maint. I can’t imagine resale is very good either. Better just stick wuth Audi or BMW

[@JamesRussoMillas]

I test drove one of these when I was looking for my current car. Needless to say I bought a Hyundai Sonata instead haha

[@johnnadeau6204]

great choice!

[@johnnymichael1804]

Sonatas are great. I have a 2017 model myself. Good stuff coming out of Korea these days.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Hyundai ❤️

[@SneakerRant]

My 2016 Sonata is in the shop for repairs and they gave me this 2020 trash. I would love a 2020 Sonata.

[@zacharywyant8504]

I dont understand all the hate against the 2020 Passat and the 2.0T engine. I just bought a 2020 Passat R-Line, and use 93 octane in it and am very impressed. I drove the new sonata, and new camry and chose the Passat due to the awesome value and certain features it had over the camry SE and Sonata. My Passat has the sunroof, leatherette seating, heated seats, etc whereas the camry se did not have any of these features, and the sonata I looked at was the same price as the passat and had cheap cloth seats. The 2.0T has a lot of low end torque and i just took a trip to NY to VA and averaged 38MPG. This 2.0T is also MUCH more refined than the Camrys base engine with the 8 speed, and has much more low end torque than the 2.5L in the sonata. Sure, the interior is basic and isn't anything special, but it does what it needs to do. For 27k for a brand new 2020 Passat R-Line, I am not complaining.

[@mikeharris7261]

Not even 180HP. Why bother Volkswagen

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

:(

[@hbreezy631]

Got my 2020 r line for $23k I’m not mad 😂👌😌

[@gojart3979]

From where ?

[@hbreezy631]

Southtown VW here in Salt Lake City Utah

[@gojart3979]

@@hbreezy631 enjoy it definitely can't get that price in NYC

[@Pinkpolo85]

I bet you can get this Passat for a really good price!! Seems like they wanna give it away at this point.

[@carlycruise]

Doing r line in Boston for 25600

[@zacharywyant8504]

I got a 2020 passat R-Line for 27k. My dealership was selling the SE base model for 21k

[@joshua9073]

Yes good price

[@martinmuecke2791]

That's what brought me here. It's 2020 model is priced 20-30% below competition. Not a bad value imo.

[@producermogul223]

I got a 0 down lease for 279 a month so cheap

[@garfylunds7301]

It's amazing how much importance is placed on infotainment display size. This one is just fine and it is the smoothest one I have used. Function and form are matched perfectly and the sound is very good. Overall this car is an excellent automobile and if you have a soft foot on the go pedal you will easily hit the 30 mpg mark regularly. Current pricing has the SE model selling for around 24K and sometimes even less. That is a whole lotta car for your buck. Get one if you like.

[@jasonweitzman1438]

I own a 2012 Passat and it’s sad to see that the 2020 model is literally the SAME :/ just disappointing

[@jbnc6200]

I bought the 2012 Passat SE 3.6 it was my first and probably my last VW. I liked the looks the size the fender sound system and the engine. Sadly it was a piece of crap the door locks stopped working it was impossible to get the alignment done properly and engine started burning oil had to get rid of it felt like it was turning into a money pit.

[@Lol-xl8oi]

My mom has a 2013 vw passat se, the engine is good and stuff and we still have it but a lot of little pieces in the interior break. Gas tank doesn’t lock anymore.

[@marcmaz21]

Love my 2020 Passat R-Line. Got a good deal on a sharp looking car that makes me happy whenever I drive it. That’s all that matters

[@alvinsimba734]

How is it now?

[@marcmaz21]

@@alvinsimba734 I ended up trading it in for a Hyundai Tuscon. Easier for me to get in/out of SUV. Truthfully I wish I still had my Passat. That car was one of the best that I’ve ever owned. No complaints at all.

[@alvinsimba734]

@@marcmaz21 I see man, just make sure you have all the oil maintenance receipts for the Hyundai you got because the brand itself is a time ticking bomb for limp modes on engines and more…

[@marcmaz21]

@@alvinsimba734 Only did a 3 year lease and I travel a bunch for work so usually only put about 4k miles per year. Looking at possibly getting a VW Atlas after this. Thanks for the heads up. 😊

[@borninhk1]

What you said about Passat being like a Camry: Motor Trend once called it a "German Camry" during their 2012 COTY awards, much like how the Malibu in 2008 was called an "American Accord". Interesting how VW has become more Asian/American in their ride/handling, while the Asians (Honda/Toyota/Hyundai) feel more Germanic in their driving feel!

[@RomanM803]

For a 2020 looks more 2005 with new taillights.

[@chrisfisher9313]

Don't insult the 2005. Lol. That one was much nicer than this 2012+ boring version.

[@f181234]

Chris Fisher b5 Passat was terrible so unreliable

[@kalynstalinski8375]

I personally like the fact that it’s an honest sedan, I could care less for the latest tech as long as the tech it does have works. This is basically the best of classic American cars with a German badge 😜

[@instasingingvids3529]

VW in America makes me want to move to Europe to actually enjoy a VW

[@estebana.miralles3619]

I use to own a Passat in 2007 and it was a great car. Yet, this new passat it looks boring when compared with the Japanese competitors and also the germans (Audi's) and Korean cars. In my view, this car needs to be redesigned from inside out.. Great review as always Cheers!!.

[@chrisfisher9313]

I had a 2010 Passat which I LOVED! Actually now I have a 2014 CC which is based on that same older Passat but with a swoopier body. These new 2012+ Passats are NOTHING like the old ones. So boring.

[@ralfulrich6254]

in the US they stayed on an old platform. They do not need to redesign it but just switch it for the European version which is now 3 platforms more recent.

[@Bobmcjoepants]

The Passat is one of those vehicles that's nice to look at, and that's it One of those things you pass on the road and say "hm, looks good" and then continue on with life It's the definition of "fine" Wonder why it hasn't sold well

[@jbiv1971]

This stylish car gets you around town with decent power and lots of comfort, what's there not to like?

[@jeepthing98]

I dont want a CVT, I dont want a digital dash as I like gauges, I dont want polarizing looks. More tech means more stuff to malfunction. I rank the Mazda6 higher on style and interior but it's noticeably smaller. Camry is fine but dime a dozen. The Passat checks off a lot of boxes including still having a large fuel tank which means more range. Only the Legacy also has the 18.5 gallon tank any more. Camry/Altima/Accord keep making their tanks smaller.

[@martink3953]

Just awful and depreciation galore.....

[@Peakmastery26]

I just got a 2022. It’s very subtle. I’m sincerely happy with it.

[@swiizzie5220]

I recently got a 2016 Passat I love it

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Enjoy your VW then while I enjoy my 2018 Hyundai Elantra

[@swiizzie5220]

A KZbin Channel with no name okayy!!! 💅🏾 them Elantra’s are nice too now

[@unklecorky2181]

@@AKZbinChannelwithNoName Passat is much better. Hyundai is a peasant car.

[@kirkm3354]

Sometimes simple is better.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Agree! It’s not a fancy Nissan, Honda, or Toyota.

[@NS416]

The car just looks solid.

[@nomanname4309]

I like it, can not afford it, but I like its simplicity. I don’t like all that new tech that I barely use...

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Then this VW is for you!

[@lrob5657]

I have a 2018 Passat SE w/ technology and I love it. It really is pleasant to drive. I’ve had Acura’s & Audi’s and VW is very similar in terms of driving dynamics and an overall premium feel. It’s smooth & quiet with plenty of passing power. Classy, elegant looking car. Accords and all are great but the Passat is definitely a little more premium in my opinion. There’s just something about German cars that gives the driver a very neutral, planted feel on the road and the VW Passat delivers that feel.

[@vwestlife]

The interior is perfectly fine by me, except for the rather ugly dark woodgrain. I don't want to drive a car that looks like it has an iPad permanently stuck on its dashboard.

[@jeffmorse645]

Exactly. I've driven way too many years without any screen at all to get bent over one that is "only" 6.3". If its anything like other cars I've driven with touch screens I rarely "touch" them anyway unless the climate control is stupidly integrated into one.

[@GBraidi78]

A lot of better choices out there in this segment, Accord, Camry, Mazda6, Sonata & K5/Optima!

[@556johny556]

Literally anything is a better choice. This car is like a Legacy but without AWD. When you can’t even measure up to a Legacy than what are you doing?

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Even an Altima is better than this!

[@GBraidi78]

@@AKZbinChannelwithNoName in a way you are right, but they are not good cars

[@Jluislive]

It may not be the most modern midsize but it still looks better then a Camry, accord or sonata.

[@likaboss7654]

I actually like this car lol, just waiting to buy one used

[@briannavarrete49]

My gut feeling is that Volkswagen will discontinue the Passat in a couple years.

[@richardtaylor7485]

I believe 2022 is the car's swan song...in other words out of production.

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

I miss the VR6 Passat days

[@geigerzoola6642]

Compare this with the new Kia K5..........

[@caglioso]

While competing brands have made huge strides vw continues to get worse and worse. What a joke.

[@Traysandor]

VW still seems lost with this offering. But then again I don't think they ever truly recovered from Dieselgate here in the US. I doubt this car lasts that much longer, much like the Ford Fusion riding on a similarly ancient platform.

[@decafam3410]

We've had our 2012 for many years, been a fantastic car, isn't a vehicle we'll be parting with any time soon. Seems that most here are wanting a Mercedes but wanting to pay GM prices. You can't have both. But you can have a more premium feel in this car than most Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Hyundai and Nissan.

[@iaminyouout1813]

I ❤the euro wagon version

[@pawbb6106]

Hi. I love the way that you do a review simple and easy to costumers. Thanks so much !!!!

[@KhrissyDaDon]

Volkswagen left this car out to just flap in the wind 💨

[@edwardappiahoteng5377]

It's more popular in Europe

[@edipires15]

the European version is very different from the NA version

[@iwrk]

What a dumpy looking car.

[@jerryding2359]

Haha, “this car is as bland as a Camry”. Well, at least Camry can last 200k+ with minimal maintenance, Passat can’t compare to that!

[@damilolaakanni]

The Camry is more interesting looking than this, but it isn't ugly.

[@Ryan_Powers25]

I leased Jetta Wolfburg edition back in 2010. Month into my lease the automatic transmission had to be replaced. Later the engine was leaking oil. Needless to say that was the first and last VW I drove. I think the reason for poor sales are their reliability issues and cost of ownership.

[@jbiv1971]

This is such a better car than the Camry or Accord. It has some sleek styling, lots of room, and handles good with just enough pep for the road!

[@lordkent8143]

I feel like the only people that would buy this car are die hard VW fans or people wanting a German car without the luxury or the German made.

[@Minnns91]

Wish you could go back to your original videos. It was repetitive and the same video concept. but so does other car reviewers. I really enjoyed your older car reviews where you start from exterior, interior, revving, engine compartment, then driving impressions at the end. I mean just look at your views and see how much it has dropped. Please just go back.

[@MichasTechTV]

1:01 Correction for the gearbox. The euro spec Passat has an 7 speed dual clutch automatic.

[@dmoney668]

UNDERRATED CAR! I love em

[@scorpionx211]

It always amaze me how americans like to cry.. Yes, it a bit old in some aspects, but it is an amzying car with so much better dynamics and driving experience then other japanese or South-Korean cars.. It is way newer then anything from 2010 it has the same infotainment system as in my 2016 Tiguan

[@scorpionx211]

Oh and another thing.. power is not the only important thing.. in europe the 3.6 liter does not exist more then 10 years..

[@LilRick96]

It's a garbage car. Stop it

[@nitishkannan2919]

One of the best cars for the money 269 a month lease 0 down it’s a steal

[@johnholst]

ONLY a die hard VW fan would buy this trash. It's shameful that VW thought this is a competitive product. Not gonna sell many of these.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

It’s time to get an Audi maybe...?

[@jermainec2462]

Put 4 full size ppl in the that car with that 4 cylinder and watch it struggle 😆

[@jeffmorse645]

I like simple. I don't mess with a touch screen that often. It being small isn't really a con in my opinion. Overly complicated and fussy cars with too much tech are just a pain. I want a car to drive, not a PC/entertainment system combo on wheels.

[@TalismanPHX]

Volkswagen should just sell crossovers in the US, and the GTI. The Jetta and Passat are both yawn inducing, especially without the diesel TDI. The huge back seat is great for UBER drivers though.....

[@Nycholas1998]

MQB architecture, 10 inch screen, digital dash, and the GTI 2.0 T would make his car competitive. They have these parts in the parts bin, surprised they won't put it all together!

[@MrCsluggo]

but the horsepower though! no upgraded engine n only 170hp they need to bring back the v6

[@ACRoomReviews]

I just picked up a 2020 for $20K lol.. My reason behind it was based off owning a 2016 Jetta 1.4 S 6 speed auto. So the Jetta has the same transmission as this car and it shifts fast and quick with 0 mechanical issues when I traded it in at 100K. The 8 speed auto on the other hand has had complaints over the past 2 years now so I steered away from that. Coming from a Jetta to the Passat the Apple car play, the full LED headlights and tail lights, extra roomy interior sold me. I frankly love the cloth seats in the base model Passat not a big fan of leather. The extra weight rides a little nicer on the highway also.. I also do Uber on the side so at times it could come in handy for that and commuting 18-20 miles a day it soaks up some of the road bumps and other crap roads. I'm waiting for Unitronic to finish there tune for this car and then will add it to the car for the ultimate bland sleeper lol!

[@Novmember]

You should checkout the Estate R line if you can get your hands in it!

[@couldntthinkofaname1804]

novmember sadly we’ll never see those here in the states.

[@Carluvr2011]

From what I read VW said they couldn't put the digital cockpit offered on the new Jetta on the new/refreshed Passat because of the fact that it's still riding on the old platform and digital cockpit is not supported on that platform.

[@TheHoth1]

You can make a pizza so cheap, no one will eat it;)

[@730F-Sport]

Like little ceasars?

[@geegar3825]

this is the totinos of cars

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Gee Gar VW is the weird off-brand brand of automobiles in the US market

[@AS-zk6hz]

Just got a 2020 sel. Great retro car. Don’t miss the stop start. As is does not have it don’t miss and the 10 speed trans doing the samba searching for a gear. 6 speed more simple and adequate. It’s a retro car. 206 pfe of torque is plenty. A great cruiser car. Very elegant feeling. My 9th vw. Getting a set of continentals. Get rid of the giti tires.

[@stephendibari5010]

Underpowered and Turbocharged it will be an empty $ pit after 50k miles like all other German cars ! Stick with Toyota for dependability and reliability!

[@802asher]

That is actually one of the better engine notes I've heard from a car at this price point in last 5 years. Sounds a helluva lot better than any crossover you can buy in the $20k-30k range and seems to shift smoothly and predictably. Also, you can get a mid-level trim for $20,000 (advertised on website) from my local VW Dealer. Who else is even close to this price point for a mid-level midsize sedan (most are 5-8k more)? Seems like everyone is picking out all the undesirable features from this car. It's not all about infotainment. Would be interested to test drive this thing back to back with a Sonata and Accord. I bet there is really not much difference in the drive. Car seems like a huge bargain to me.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

People, you can get the base model probably for 22k with all taxes, if you are good at negotiating. It's fine.

[@iamslf]

VW should have either spent the extra money to bring the Euro Passat over, or gotten rid of the Passat for the US market altogether, because I doubt this car is selling well. There’s just nothing compelling about the Passat 🥱

[@nickr3441]

They really cheaper out on this car. My 2010 Terrain has a hydraulic hood. You have to use a prop up stick with this.

[@803morg]

A terrain isn’t even the same type of vehicle.. lol

[@LouAntonioGiordano]

I would rather have a prop up stick. Nothing like having the struts fail and having the hood propped up with a stick

[@panzer_TZ]

It’s really about where a manufacturer puts the money. Some automakers would rather put the money saved for other features or a better interior; You’re are going to open your hood maybe 1-4 times per year, so it’s an easy thing to cost-cut.

[@jackyy.1542]

Toyota the same

[@isaacfox732]

lmao my 2003 Camry had a hydraulic hood.

[@20gravedigger11]

Looks better, but it’s a move that make VW look lazy and uninterested in their own vehicle. Same, underpowered drivetrain, aged platform, and a redesign that really isn’t a redesign. VW needs to take the Arteon, tone it down, and make a new Passat off of that. I get the feeling VW is more focused on models for Europe than the US... they give the Europeans far better models and options than we get in the states (just my opinion).

[@CalvinHikes]

The newer Redline thumbnails are great. The jumpy editing makes it hard to relax while watching. I don't understand this change.

[@mikecui9428]

Raise the center console, change to electric parking brake, the interior will still be a OK to me.

[@AS-zk6hz]

Love retro. Simple is better a dip into the past is goooood. Vw are good snow cars never got stuck and I live in chicago where winter are brutal

[@SubieSpecial]

Thank you for the new video! Happy 4th!

[@hhvxsueus9771]

I will go for jetta gli

[@rustynailgaming4094]

The Passat sedan will also be discontinued in Europe, alongside the Arteon. Although the Passat wagon will live to see another generation for now.

[@ChadWilson]

It is a 2012 model, with different makeup. And VW wonders why sales have tanked.

[@ArquellEastland]

I mainly come here bc of your shadiness 😭

[@indevibe]

The VW cars today are VERY BLAND - - no STYLING AT ALL... Its like a piece of metal just tossed on tbe assembly line...just put a few holes for light and and windows..... 🤮🤢

[@aritruths1452]

Didn't even know they still made this. Gheez!

[@tevys_wrld]

I had a 2018 passat. It was a great car but got into an accident and hit from behind. I can honestly say its better than the 20

[@balikhwan6611]

Just want to say, your Oakley speck are awesome

[@JohnBaril]

I just traded my ‘21 R-Line Passat for a Limited Edition (read: final edition), in Racing Green w/that brown Mauro leather. It really is beautiful. I have owned a ‘96 Passat TDI wagon, ‘02 Passat V6 GLS, ‘04 Passat GLS wagon, and, now, these two. There’s no question, the NMS (new midsized sedan) was dumbed-down for North America (and also enlarged for our fat asses) compared to the European model, but also to inaugurate the Chattanooga factory and, if memory serves, the NMS was nominated for North American Car of the Year. So, it’s served several purposes, and served them well. We will miss the Passat when it’s gone. BTW, I also own a 2020 Arteon SEL-Premium, so I compare them every day.

[@robertstv8045]

Used: 31,000 miles. DEPRECIATION is crazy