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2007 Volkswagen Passat
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2007 Volkswagen Passat Review
What's New for 2007
Exterior
By KBB.com Editors
The all-new 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon is the more versatile version of the all-new Passat sedan that was introduced for the 2006 model year. Unlike the sedan, which competes against such benchmarks as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, the Passat Wagon has few (if any) direct competitors. The interior is a cut or two above that of any comparably equipped wagon in its price range and its handling characteristics are completely European sedan-like. Whether you're looking for a versatile sedan substitute or a more efficient, more enthusiastic SUV replacement, the Passat Wagon won't disappoint.
You'll Like This Car If...
Combine the cargo versatility of a mid-size SUV with the driving dynamics and fuel economy of a mid-size sedan, build it with premium-like features and materials, then adorn it with a starting sticker price in the mid-$20,000 range and you've got a vehicle with an undeniable rational appeal.
You May Not Like This Car If...
For anyone who puts horsepower first and foremost, the Dodge Magnum offers a 340-horsepower V8. For those who think the premium-like Passat can get a little pricey, the Mazda6 and Subaru Legacy are both available for less.
Bigger, sleeker, more powerful and more refined, the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon is completely new and improved from the inside out.
Driving the Passat
Driving Impressions
If you appreciate the nuances that define the driving characteristics of a European sedan, you'll enjoy working the controls of the Passat Wagon. We liked the smooth delivery of the...
... powerful 280-horsepower V6, but were especially impressed by the base 200-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that's more responsive than traditional turbocharged engines. The six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission was very good and features an unexpectedly aggressive sport mode. As is characteristic of European vehicles in general, the Passat Wagon remains stable, predictable and confident at high speeds. While the Passat Wagon very accurately mimics a premium vehicle on many levels, it often isn't quite as quiet or smooth.
Favorite Features
Dynaudio Sound System
The optional 10-speaker sound system, the first in-vehicle endeavor by Dynaudio (a well-regarded Danish speaker outfit) is one of the best we've heard.
Sport Package
Offering a stiffer suspension, deep sport seats and a three-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters, the optional Sport Package makes the Passat Wagon even more of a driver's car.
2007 Volkswagen Passat Details
Interior
Inside the Passat Wagon's refined passenger cabin you'll find a combination of quality materials and dynamic design that's at once both relaxing and invigorating. Interior trim options include wood, aluminum or composite, and standard leatherette seating gives even the base model an upscale feel. Neat features include an electronic key and electronic push-button parking brake, plus a cleverly placed umbrella holder and two cooled storage compartments. Rear-seat accommodations have been improved with an additional 2.7 inches of legroom, while a 60/40 split seatback functionally extends the Passat Wagon's deep but narrow cargo area.
As is the case with so many new models nowadays, the 2007 Passat Wagon is both longer and wider than the model it replaces. The wagon shares its distinctive face and some sheetmetal with the sedan, but the design is cohesive enough that it in no way comes across as an afterthought. Standard roof rails are a wagon exclusive, while mirror-integrated turn signals are a nice touch. Wheel options range from 16-inch covered steel wheels to 18-inch alloys available only on V6 models, which also feature twin single exhaust pipes flanking the left and right sides of the vehicle. The big VW badge placed prominently on the back doubles as the rear hatch release.
Notable Equipment
Standard Equipment
The Passat Wagon's impressive list of standard equipment includes an AM/FM/CD-MP3 sound system, leatherette seating, air conditioning, power windows/locks/mirrors, cooled storage bins, trip computer, electronic key, electronic push-button parking brake, 16-inch covered steel wheels, electronic stability and traction controls and six standard airbags, including two-row side-curtain airbags.
Optional Equipment
In addition to a 3.6-liter V6 and newly revised 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system, the Passat Wagon's optional equipment list includes leather seating, navigation system, power glass sunroof, six-disc CD changer, premium sound system, multifunction steering wheel, heatable power front seats, automatic wipers, foglights, manual rear sunshades and rear-seat side airbags. A new Sport Package is available only on V6 models.
Under the Hood
We really liked the Passat's new, more powerful V6 engine, but we also never wanted for power from the new four-cylinder turbo that also delivers highway fuel economy of 31 miles per gallon. The smooth-shifting, six-speed automatic transmission is also new, as is the 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system that now operates as a front-wheel-drive unit until extra traction is needed, thereby reducing fuel consumption. The 4MOTION system is available only in combination with the V6.
2.0-liter in-line 4 Turbocharged
200 horsepower @ 5100-6000 rpm
207 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1800-5000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 23/31
3.6-liter V6
280 horsepower @ 6200 rpm
265 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2750 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/28 (FWD), 18/26 (4WD)
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