The first Passat generation was launched back in 1973 and it was designed by the famous Giorgetto Giugiaro.
In 2005, the Passat was already at its 6-th generation at it was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

While the large sedan wasn’t exactly included in the upmarket class, It would differentiate a lots from the mainstream ones. The Passat was a good rival to a lower-end BMW 3-Series or the Audi A4.

The Passat was capable and comfortable on long journeys, with a great suspension setup. The sportier models traded comfort for better handling and were equipped with a lowered suspension and larger wheels.

The most appreciated engines on the Passat were the 1.9-liter with 138 hp and the 2.0-liter with producing 168 hp.

Inside the cabin, the users had an airy feeling due to the great finishes. Roomy in the front, the driving position was very comfortable and the steering could be adjusted to suit every driver.

The storage room inside the cabin was great, with deep pockets into the door panels. The lack of the traditional handbrake contributed to the airy feeling, VW replacing it with an electric version.

The Passat was available with four trim levels: Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline and Highline.

The Passat scored 5 stars at the crash-test results in the Euro-NCAP, having 6 airbags and ESP.