East Coast Volkswagen Blog

Volkswagen vehicles both old and new have been known for their luxurious balance of style and functionality, and that is something that we at East Coast Volkswagen are eager to usher in the 2021 model year with vehicles that remind us how fun driving can be.

For some reason, children seem to have an endless supply of both energy and volume; perhaps that’s why the cabin of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat is so quiet. But that’s not all you should be excited about, because the 2017 VW Passat brings a wealth of standard options, a spacious, inviting cabin, and a very comfortable starting price. Now that’s something to scream about.

Recently, Cars.com conducted its Midsize Sedan Challenge, putting eight of the most popular 2016 models to the test head-to-head to see which Midsize Sedan reigns supreme. Here at East Coast Volkswagen, we are happy to announce that the 2016 Volkswagen Passat beat out the competition and was honored with the title “Best Midsize Sedan.” It’s not that we like to toot our own horn, but...toot toot.

 

We're thrilled to announce @Carsdotcom named the 2016 Passat the best midsize sedan! https://t.co/8CpcPEmrSk pic.twitter.com/6dcY19i2XL

— Volkswagen USA (@VW) June 6, 2016

 

 

Here at East Coast Volkswagen, a lot of the talk here lately has been about the Passat. It's all new and refreshed, meaning there's a lot of features that are looking out for you, even if you happen to get the meat sweats.

No, there isn't a meat sweats cure, but, the Passat does have a blind spot monitor available in the sedan, so you can keep your focus on the road…

A veritable living legend of the German automaker's lineup and an icon of the midsize sedan segment, the appeal of the VW Passat is seemingly evergreen. Much like a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses, this is a four-door that never goes out of style.

How can we at East Coast Volkswagen make such a bold assertion? The clip below -- a video review of the Passat from our friends at MotorWeek -- holds the answer:

Climb the Passat's trim ladder to the top rung and there you'll discover the downright decked-out SEL Premium.

Since it first debuted in 1973, the Volkswagen Passat has offered families winning style, solid gas mileage, and the sort of German panache you expect from the purveyors of Das Auto. For the 2016 model year, this fabled midsize sedan is getting an evolutionary update inside and out to keep it on point.

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