Volkswagen Sedan Reviews

VW's next attempt at moving upmarket. more

I'm just clearing customs on my way home from Europe when my cell phone rings. It's Keith Price, our favorite Volkswagen product rep, calling. He's on his way to Ann Arbor in a 2004 Jetta, and he wants me to drive it. A 2004 Jetta? Keith is obviously up to no more

For a very long time, the Passat sat on the sidelines of the American family-sedan playing field. It was seemingly content, in mid-1990s fourth-generation guise, to dangle its optional, gutsy VR6 engine in front of Volkswagen devotees and to snag a few four-cy more

One of the first things you notice when you climb into the new Volkswagen Passat is its vast interior space. more

Irreparable. A good word for a bad condition, one that seemingly applies both to the electrical system of our Four Seasons Volkswagen Phaeton and to the reputation of Ferdinand Pich, who brought this magnificently irrelevant (rich) People's Car into existence more

With an all-new six cylinder, the VW Passat is armed with the power and equipment to do battle in the sedans wars. more

The new GLI may look like a hotted-up Toyota Corolla, but it certainly drives a lot better. Unlike most modern VWs, this one doesn't go all mushy on you during hard cornering and cock its rear wheel into the air. more

The latest sedan from Wolfsburg borrows from the sporty Golf but emulates the luxurious Phaeton. more

A great interior and value return for the next round, but hip customers may not. Online Editor Mike Dushane drives this make-or-break model in Mexico. more

VW's well-mannered diesel moves into an upscale new home. more

A Bentley for the Volks. more

A Wolfsburger in sheep's clothing. more

The VW Passat W8 is a beautifully appointed sedan or wagon that competes with luxury heavyweights from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, and Audi, rather than with traditional VW rivals such as Toyota and Honda. more