On Monday, Volkswagen of America issued a press release proudly reporting that the 2016 Passat is the most recent champion of the Cars.com Midsize Sedan Challenge. Passat impressed the judges with its spaciousness, technology, safety features, and fun-to-drive nature.
Vehicles were analyzed by a panel of experts, and one Atlanta couple in the market for a new sedan, on a 220-mile road course. Judges looked at ride quality, handling, technology, safety, cargo space, and more. To be eligible for the competition, models had to have an automatic transmission, have an EPA estimate of at least 28 mpg combined and have a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of less than $28,000.
“The Passat came in first place with both our expert judges and in-market shoppers,” said Patrick Olsen, Cars.com’s editor-in-chief. “This midsize sedan is a refreshed version of the Passat that won Cars.com’s Best of 2012 award; it’s still tremendously roomy and for 2016 got a ton of tech upgrades like Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. In addition to the roominess, tech and safety, the standout feature of the Passat is its driving ability. Everyone who drove it unanimously agreed, the Passat is plain old fun to drive.”
