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Volkswagen Passat B8 facelift

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Volkswagen Passat B8 facelift is a mid-size sedan in production from 2019 to 2022. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.4 to 2.0 liters.

Compared to the pre-facelift model, the facelifted B8 differs only in minor cosmetic updates. The engines also conform to the latest Euro emission standards.

The official fuel economy rating of the pHEV is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Volkswagen Passat uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 38%

Pros

Good space inside
Punchy diesel engine

Cons

PHEV nonsense
Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Ugly

What external reviewers found

External score 66%

Pros

Good infotainment system
Impressive powertrain
Good standard equipment
Gorgeous interior

Cons

Lack of standard equipment
Lacks Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink
Lack of refinement
Lackluster cabin tech
Lacklustre diesel engine
Not particularly stimulating to drive

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.5 TSI

1.5 TSI DSG

1.6 TDI DSG

2.0 TDI 122 DSG

2.0 TDI 150

2.0 TDI 150 DSG

2.0 TDI 190 4MOTION DSG

2.0 TDI 190 DSG

2.0 TDI 200 4MOTION DSG

2.0 TDI 200 DSG

2.0 TDI 240 4MOTION DSG

2.0 TSI 190 DSG

2.0 TSI 272 4MOTION DSG

GTE

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

Handsome, yes, and with an appealing sense of well-to-do-ness about its sensible proportions, but exciting? Nah, not really. Provided there's enough charge in the battery, step-off is impeccably smooth. You roll forward on a gentle wave of initial electric torque and, provided you don't pin the throttle, can continue to waft along in silence right up to 87mph.

Pros

Impressive powertrain
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Expensive for what it offers
Not particularly stimulating to drive

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The Volkswagen Passat saloon and Passat Estate are the longest lived models in the VW line-up. They've been for sale since 1972, so pre-date the Golf by a couple of years. The current B8-generation version has been on sale since 2015, with a facelift arriving in 2019. It's got the quality, refinement and technology to compete with the best, even if it lacks the badge prestige.

Pros

Cheap to buy
Comfortable to drive
Decent infotainment tech

Cons

Lack of refinement

carmagazine^[3]

Reviewer score 66% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

The 2.0-litre TSI with 187bhp and the updated GTE plug-in with a combined output of 215bhp. The GTE has been updated with a new battery pack after the old one went off sale. New Travel Assist system, standard-fit on all Passats and incorporating a new version of the firm's adaptive cruise control system that now also features the ability to read road signs.

Pros

Gorgeous interior
Excellent infotainment system
Good standard equipment

Cons

Slightly fidgety ride
Lack of standard equipment

cnet^[4]

Reviewer score 47% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

VW says that pretty much all of the sheetmetal below the roof has been reshaped. The new look adds about 1.7 inches of length and about 50 to 80 pounds to the curb weight. Most of the safety technology is largely unchanged from the previous generation. The power delivery is OK and the ride is comfortable enough.

Pros

Better value than its predecessor
Improved infotainment system

Cons

Lackluster cabin tech
Lacks Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink
No digital Cockpit

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References

^ Volkswagen Passat GTE Advance 2019 UK review. [autocar].
^ Volkswagen Passat review. [autoexpress].
^ Volkswagen Passat review: GTE saloon driven. [carmagazine].
^ 2020 Volkswagen Passat first drive review: This is fine. [cnet].

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autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]

carmagazine^[3]

cnet^[4]