Longterm road tests read the latest test drive reports from our fleet of cars and trucks. Driven conservatively, the sixspeed auto in our test car didnt waste much time getting into the. When driving straight down the road, the wheel is turned slightly left while the car pulls slightly to the right. The 2014 volkswagen cc eschews a little practicality in the name of fashion. Nov 12, 20 our long term test of the 2014 volkswagen passat tsi is complete after one year and 21,050 miles. Volkswagen of america will introduce the passat bluemotion concept at the 2014 north american international auto show in detroit next week. Its been just over a year since we added a 2017 volkswagen golf alltrack to the motor1 longterm test fleet. 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. We are pleased to announce the arrival of our vw passat 2. Indeed, since midmarch, there has been a 90% decline in subway ridership, a 20% drop in the crime rate, a 60% decrease in. 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. In the wake of the diesel ban in the delhi ncr, vw plans to introduce this plugin hybrid version of the passat in india. The sedan version of the secondgeneration passat was sold as the santana in europe and as.
Those are a few of the notes i took after a short day with the jetta in and around l. The 245 comes so loaded with kit as standard that there are just two options fitted to this test car. 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. We will be living with this full house family sedan for the coming months. The big change on the base model 2014 passat is the new 1. In just six months time, our longterm 2014 volkswagen passat tdi. 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.
Ive always had a soft spot for the volkswagen that was first introduced in the united states as the dasher in 1974. We put the 40 mpg highway rated volkswagen passat tdi clean diesel to the test. The citizens longterm test vehicle, volkswagens passat 2. I enjoyed the drivers seat, especially the adjustable lumbar support, but. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. On the road, the 2014 passat is like an athlete after a fullbody novocain massage. Find specifications for every 2014 volkswagen passat. 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. As good as its proved as a daily driver, it was defeated by a trip to center parcs for a family. The suspension sops up bumps and dips in the road without fuss. Our tests are widely regarded as the most trusted source of. Aug 08, 2014 the 2014 volkswagen passat comes with a choice of powertrains. Chattanoogacrafted b7generation car but with a new turbo engine.
The cars been troublefree, which is a tribute to the quality of vws chattanooga factory operation. Based on the current passat that was developed specifically for north america, the bluemotion label defines the version that has the best efficiency. New engine, new platform, new factory, no surprises volvos new xc60 t6 rdesign takes the punishment of our 40,000mile long term test. Our long term test of the 2014 volkswagen passat tsi is complete after one year and 21,050 miles. 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.
Were going to spend a year with this car, piling on the miles and featuring it throughout the pages of the website. The 2014 volkswagen passat definitely holds its own as a viable alternative to the average midsize family sedan. We use our knowledge of ford vehicles to show you great videos of the cars. Most streets are deserted and cultural landmarks have gone dark. 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. Driven conservatively, the six speed auto in our test car didnt waste much time getting into the. 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. 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. The 2014 volkswagen passat comes standard with bluetooth, an auxiliary audio input and automatic headlights.
Image 2014 volkswagen passat tsi longterm road testour longterm 2014 volkswagen passat tsis new 1. 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. Within the space of one year, we aim to put 20,000 miles on each of the road test vehicles, and well be. 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. The passat took the top spot in a may 2012 comparison test against sales darlings like the. Our longterm test of the 2014 volkswagen passat tsi is complete after one year and 21,050 miles. Here at edmunds we have a bunch of longterm cars, so it was decided i would drive instead of taking the. 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. The sport edition is a new trim for the passat and slots below the 1.
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. 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. Nov 04, 2014 from the november 2014 issue of car and driver. The 2019 passat earned a fivestar crash test rating from the national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa, and mostly good results from 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. Driver front passenger front driver side passenger side side pole rollover. Nov 07, 2018 over the past few weeks, green car driver editorial director jonathan spira has been photographically documenting new york city. But luxury brands come with luxury pricing, so lets see what else this bmw 328d offers. 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. Research the 2014 volkswagen passat at and find specs, pricing, mpg, safety. Our longterm 2014 volkswagen passat tsi was about a day away from ending its tenure in. But this car is stylish, roomy, comfortable, practical, and fun to drive.
Read the 2014 volkswagen passat tsis introduction of this vehicle to our longterm fleet. How to professionally tint a car door window 20 vw jetta for. 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. A fivespeed manual transmission and frontwheel drive are standard. 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. What should we do with our longterm volkswagen golf alltrack. The volkswagen passat tdi might be built for hypermiling, but that doesnt keep. Weve added one to our long term fleet to see if it delivers. And while we knew wed like this car even before our longtermer showed up.