Passat’s in shape

Oh shit mondeo wins!!!

I always liked the passat for a family car but it seems as if the designers had a heart attack and stopped the design in the middle or the beginning or something.

The most un-inspiring model ever. Shape that I wouldn't wash every sunday!!!

By giorikas81 on 6 June, 2010, 12:12am

Yes

I like this alot!

By markymoose on 7 June, 2010, 7:36am

Dull car ever

This looks like a design from 80s. A Skoda may better suit the new face.

By reyutseng on 8 June, 2010, 6:57am

Laughing

Even Huyndai designers are laughing today. Because they know their cars look better than this.
This facelift seems to end up looking far worse than the original.

By torefor on 8 June, 2010, 7:37am

What's happened!

The last version of the Passat one one of the most striking saloons ever. So lovely! But what's happened! This version is a dull as dishwater.

C'mon VW, please don't release this version without listening to the people!

By Reekyg on 8 June, 2010, 7:38am

Looks ok for a Volkswagen.. Sadly that isn't really a compliment!

By RobertScuffell on 8 June, 2010, 8:40am

Thankfully Volkswagen don't listen to the people who want wizz bang wallop design from their cars (ie Ford Fiesta) and instead design understated classy cars that stand the test of time and become classics (ie Scirocco, Golf, Polo....) who will remember the Hyundai i20 for it's style, inspiration and design in years to come?

By adey1972 on 8 June, 2010, 8:47am

ugly

what a shame. i really liked the old passat which had a classy look. this looks "me too". completely uninspiring.

By fellwalker2000 on 8 June, 2010, 8:50am

Dull

Dull as a dishwasher, just like the people who lwill drive it. It's perfect !!!

By Bond_James_Bond on 8 June, 2010, 10:21am

Just hopeless

As dull as a dull dullard on a dull day. I think I prefered it with the camouflage on!

But, wow! - are they really carrying over the three-spoke multifunction steering wheel? Be still my beating heart!

By lairdfp on 8 June, 2010, 10:36am

VW re launch 1995 Toyota Crown Royal

Need I say more!

By terryxp on 8 June, 2010, 11:29am

Oh look, a golf with a boot

How original....what is it with VW/Audi/BMW have they got no imagination?

By philipdayton on 8 June, 2010, 11:31am

Oh look, a golf with a boot

How original....what is it with VW/Audi/BMW have they got no imagination?

By philipdayton on 8 June, 2010, 11:38am

Dull yes, but

@Bond_James_Bond I guess it takes one to know one.

By rayho13 on 8 June, 2010, 12:54pm

Zzzzzz....

Compare it to the new 2012 Mondeo which was linked alongside it at the time of writing, I know which I'd much rather have.

By ianbenno on 8 June, 2010, 7:32pm

Old Design

This design is good and looks luxurious However it looks like the old passat made in year 2000 and 1998 so whats new???

By freeeng2007 on 8 June, 2010, 11:29pm

tyre kicker

I'm tyre kicker, it is dull but nothing to complain, if VW made its cars with too many so-called stylish pronouced lines piled up, like Hyundai or Ford, VW would not be VW...

By 321goo on 9 June, 2010, 1:13am

It looks like the Chinese rip off merchants took the 90's Passat and ruined it!

This is one boring guy; understated classy cars that stand the test of time and become classics (ie Scirocco, Golf, Polo....) who will remember the Hyundai i20 for it's style, inspiration and design in years to come? adey1972

What and people will remember this? Ok maybe for it's lack of style, lack of inspiration and lack of design. It's a backwards step. I actually liked the outgoing Passat. It was the most stylish car in their range. Perhaps it was too stylish for them, or it was a design fluke that showed up the rest of the range! I agree with other posts; boring, bland and a backwards step. I think this would make a better Skoda Superb replacement. Well done VW!

By Focus_your_mind on 9 June, 2010, 3:49pm

Wow super modern design

Pull the stops out on this design. Its futuristic, bold, a head turner, a fashion statement and millions of pounds (or Euros!) spent on a complete overhaul of such an appealing design. That's what should of been said but instead we have this dull piece of rabbit droppings of a car. Makes the Mondeo look fashionable which is pushing the boat out really far! Goes to show what they think of their current Passat drivers - boring bunch of old farts!
Looks dated before its on the roads!

By aarontp on 10 June, 2010, 11:20am

Visit Germany

Have just returned from another visit to Germany. It is here that you see what VW are on about. On their home turf, surrounded by BMWs, Mercs and Audis - VWs look classy, understated and in keeping. It is the gimmicky, plasticky looking Fords, Opels and most of the Asian metal that looks trashy and out of place. Personally I'd take classy and understated every time.

By pajbse on 23 June, 2010, 8:50pm

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT IN THE FLESH

looks good from here but i cant wait to see it in the showroom. it looks like a revamped 2000-2004 model. You all seem to forget VW are surprising the world with awards.
GOLF WON WORLD CAR OT THE YEAR 2009 AND POLO WON WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR 2010 IS THE NEW PASSAT TO MAKE IN A THREE IN A ROW!!!

By Barry197 on 18 August, 2010, 9:28pm

Passat - Still the thinking man's choice!

All the comments about the Passat's new look may not suit everybody's taste. Yes it is evolutionary, not revolutionary, but at the end of the day, it is a VW that many owners swear by. It will have space for people and luggage, ergonomically adept, kind to the pocket and enviroment, and all who will drive it will be smug with the knowledge they made the right choice. Style seekers? Maybe you should look elsewhere!

By CyprusYid on 19 August, 2010, 12:08pm