Best family car? 2023 Volkswagen Passat review: 206TSI R-Line wagon | Skoda Octavia rival impresses |
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The 2023 Volkswagen Passat might be the mid-size car that convinces you to not buy a 'family SUV'. Wagons like this 206TSI R-Line aren't exactly fashionable these days, but that doesn't mean it's not the best option for some buyers.
After all, the Skoda Octavia and Mazda6 rival's two-box design is naturally practical, making sure there's plenty of room for passengers and all their gear. Plus, this flagship version is powered by a hearty 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine derived from the related Volkswagen Golf R hot hatch. So, in this expert review, CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar and her family of three spend a week with the Passat 206TSI R-Line to find out if it really is as good as it sounds on paper. Spoiler alert: it sure is. #Volkswagen #Passat #Review -- 00:00 Intro 00:26 Pricing and features 01:08 Practicality 03:33 Under the bonnet 03:57 Driving 05:02 Efficiency 05:30 Safety 06:05 Ownership 06:43 Verdict -- Read Emily's full review: https://carsgui.de/3Ci4mLE Check out our Volkswagen Passat hub: https://carsgui.de/3IZMYig Find more wagons: https://carsgui.de/3rHv8HY Visit our FamilyGuide: https://carsgui.de/3IZMYig -- CarsGuide - Go beyond the test drive Visit our website for News, Reviews, Advice and more: https://www.carsguide.com.au Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/carsguide Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/carsguide.australia Follow our Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/carsguideaus Follow our TikTok profile: https://www.tiktok.com/@carsguide.com.au Follow our Twitter profile: https://www.twitter.com/CarsGuide Follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carsguide-com-au |