Volkswagen Passat, 1993 - 1997
3.5538Rating3.313% worse than average rating of competitors (3.7)Review number: 38 RecommendsYes 0% No 100%
The Passat is a mid-size sedan or station wagon introduced back in 1973. Although the Mk4 variant had the same basis as the older version, all the details on the outside have been updated except for the windows. The most obvious exterior change is the re-introduced front grille, which gave a resemblance to the same-generation Volkswagen Mk3 Golf model. The interior has also been updated with improved safety equipment with two front airbags and pyrotechnic belt tensioners. The Passat has generally received good reviews - well-managed, very roomy and practical, but the car receives quite controversial quality ratings - while some praise the car as reliable and inexpensive to repair, while others complain of frequent, albeit not the most significant, problems.