Volkswagen Passat

Longer and wider yet way down in price, the VW Passat is designed for and produced in the good old U.S. of A. VW’s once-upscale Audi fighter is retooled and ready to do battle with Honda and Hyundai. With the old 2.5-liter five, a new 1.8-liter turbo four, a 3.6-liter VR6, and a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel, the Passat offers a handsome, roomy interior and decent road manners but lackluster exterior styling.