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Pretty Awesome for low 20k price tag
Jim Jones, 10/21/2016
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Don't understand what the only other review left for the 2017 Passat even has to do with the car.. Clearly the TDI engine is NOT available anymore, but 1.8T is a workhorse if nothing else that provides a compliant and efficient drive. App connect software is great. Can buy one for 22k, which is great.
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Very sporty sedan!!!
Emmanuel, 09/24/2018
updated 08/03/2020
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love almost everything about my car the styling, mpg, build quality, interior quality and a peppy engine that loves to pump out torque. My only complaint is it has a very stiff ride and to make matters worse my city has horrible roads. But all in all I would highly recommend this car to my friends and family. German engineering is head and shoulders above American.
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Passat R-line is the best looking sedan!
Eddie, 08/29/2018
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Passat is a very nice car. Turns heads all the time. If only VW would make this car its own trim (already did for 2017 but for 2018 and on) with better specs and equipment. When I was car shopping for a large sedan, the Passat offered me THE space (for my son's car seat), good car looks, fuel economy, and great looking interiors. A few may say that the Passat is an old guy's car but in reality I am almost 30 and like that elegant/sporty look of what this 2017 Passat offers. Even better, the unique color, Urano Gray that my Passat has. Good job on that VW. Make this Passat a 2.0, give its own spotlight as the 2018 Passat GT without the ugly two tone seats, enhanced engine, PUSH button start, keyless entry/remote start, fender audio system preferably 1000 watts and basically the rest of the SEL Premium features and bammmmm! The perfect Passat. This car is great on gas. Accelerates super good. On a full tank the car displays 475mi and actually consumes 420mi (city/highway).
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(B4B) Bang for your Buck
Terry P, 02/22/2018
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bottom line is as a professional that had out grown my GTI and I desperately needed something that looked more adult and maintained an element of driver engagement. I was hesitant when my wife suggested this car however after I drove it back to back with its competitors I new that this was the one. The combination of its turn radius, light weight feel of the car, brisk acceleration, and the Velcro like grip you get on a sweeping turn, made this car feel more like a European luxury sports car that costs 5-10k over the asking price. We like to make our vehicles earn there keep. With the seats down I was able to fit extra long boxes in the massive rear and trunk area. The car is not perfect by any means. I have notices wear and tear here and there. I have thought of mentioning this to the dealership. I have had no major problems thus far with this car. Hopefully we get the Passat that has been out in Europe stateside soon. This six year old model though a great car is a little long in the tooth.
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Sweet driving car
Pe'pe Guitarez, 05/22/2017
2017 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Turned in my 2013 diesel TDI SE pursuant to the emissions fraud settlement and bought a gas powered 2017 SE 4cyl. with the proceeds. Sweet riding and driving car. Well put together. If you liked the 2012-2016 Passat you will feel at home with the 2017 model. Not many changes. The gas powered Passat doesn't have the torqued up feel of the diesel version. The engine and transmission don't break speed down hill like the diesel version did. Consequently, I anticipate that it will burn brakes faster than the earlier diesel versions. The standard 4cyl. 1.8 turbo powered engine has plenty of get up and go. However, fuel economy is nowhere close to the earlier diesel versions. Unlike the diesel versions that got great mileage all the time, mileage on the gas powered 2017 Passat tends to run in two modes: low to mid 20s in town and mid to high 30s on the interstate. Not much in between. However, I think 40 mpg is possible on a long trip if the gasoline powered car is driven properly. My diesel TDI routinely got over 50 mpg on long trips. VW decided to reduce the vertical opening of the front door entry way by about 1". That was a terrible mistake. It may make the car look sportier but it makes it more difficult to get in and out of if you are 6'2" tall or more. People don't buy a Passat to be sporty. No free maintenance program comes with this car. It has a large back-up camera and blind spot warning sensors, etc.. Stereo system, Bluetooth and other electronic app functions work great. Same huge trunk. Heated front seats. AC system and controls have been enhanced. LED lighting package is a worthwhile option. I am basically delighted with my 2017 Passat SE. I hope it will prove to be a versatile and maintenance free car over time.
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