The latter is largely thanks to VW's 4Motion all-wheel-drive system ... This author grew up in the back seat of a B5-generation Passat wagon, which boasted a handsome design, a spacious cargo hold, a ...

Now it's time for the finest examples of the breed. The B5 Passat, launched in 1998, took VW's large family car to the next level. Despite only using them a grand total of... once, VW decided the ...

which luckily is still found in VW's American SUV offerings. 2025 Volkswagen Passat Variant. The modern Passat Variant (that's European for "wagon") struck many similar notes in our limited on ...