07/07/2008 22:24. Even in a class filled with well-fortified challengers from the
U.S., Japan, and South Korea, Volkswagen 's Passat Turbo stands out. Its 2.0L four-cylinder engine is unusually
muscular, thanks to a turbocharger that helps raise output to 200
hp. Chassis feel is decidedly Germanic: solid, taut, tuned to
handle speed effortlessly. And the Passat's European DNA means a
clean, sleek exterior shape and a simple, orderly cabin that stands
apart from some of the flashier competition.
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