Volkswagen Passat
✓High comfort on long journeys and in dense urban traffic
✓Relatively good reliability for the local road conditions and heat
✓Elegant and impressive design with a spacious, quality interior
✓Powerful 2.0 TSI engine with good fuel consumption ratios (approximately 12–14 km/L)
✗High maintenance and repair costs at authorized garages locally
✗Multimedia system and wiring faults after several years
✗High maintenance and repair costs after the warranty period (particularly for metal components and electrical systems)
✗Good noise insulation, but not perfect — wind noise is audible at high speed
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✓High ride comfort even in heavy traffic
✓Powerful air conditioning that handles local heat
✓Relatively normal maintenance for a luxury car
✓Industry-leading safety with advanced driver assistance systems (Pilot Assist, City Safety)