Volkswagen Passat GTE review

Aug 2, 2023

Volkswagen Passat GTE review

After the Volkswagen Golf the Passat is the second car from Volkswagen in a GTE-version. The Passat GTE’s petrol engine and electric motor deliver a combined system output of 215 hp and 400 Nm of torque.

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11.496 -> This is it, the Passat with 7% additional tax liability.

15.272 -> You don't have to know everything. Shall we go get lunch?

21.849 -> Else we don't know what to do with the rest of our time.

25.216 -> Maybe I could tell more about the VW Passat GTE. Indeed, 45 grams CO2 emissions,

32.308 -> because it's a plug-in hybrid. They say it's VW's second.

36.546 -> The XL1 was a plug-in hybrid as well, so maybe it's the third.

46.278 -> It's the same recipe as the Golf GTE. A 1.4 TSI with 148 hp and 184 lb ft.

53.41 -> It always has a 6-speed DSG, and an electric motor,

59.093 -> which sits between the combustion engine and the DSG, so it shifts along.

65.603 -> This means you only get FWD. This has its disadvantages.

71.511 -> Electric motors produce a lot of torque.

81.006 -> I'm happy we don't have your typical Dutch summer, the same weather we'll have in autumn and winter.

87.229 -> The first Dutch customers will start driving a Passat GTE by then.

91.293 -> On the same slippery road, the Passat GTE has difficulty to get the power down.

99.664 -> ESP kicks in, etc.

102.728 -> About the handling of the Golf GTE I said it's no GTI. It's nice, but not very sporty.

112.104 -> The Passat GTE isn't sporty at all. I think that's the best summary.

117.107 -> It's very comfortable, rather quick, but the handling isn't up to scratch.

126.767 -> You probably won't care when you consider buying this car, but the letters may give you the wrong idea.

134.502 -> The electric motor puts out a healthy 113 hp, which is nice.

139.687 -> I hit the highway fully electric and I can keep up with traffic.

145.655 -> The total system power (you can't just add 148 and 113) is 212 hp.

153.689 -> The performance is decent. 0-62 mph takes 8 seconds.

167.33 -> The top speed is over 137 mph, but you'll need a long stretch of Autobahn.

173.839 -> We didn't have this long stretch, so we couldn't reach the top speed.

183.978 -> The fuel mileage according to the test cycle is 118 mpg, which explains the 35 grams CO2 emissions.

199.882 -> BP Ultimate Unleaded 98: better performance, cleans the engine, reduces resistance and wear.

204.446 -> Of course you'll be driving electric most of the time, so you won't have much to do with this.

208.911 -> What we know of the Golf GTE, which probably goes for the Passat GTE as well:

214.304 -> if you use the combustion engine more often, it's not the most economical hybrid on the market.

221.548 -> Think Outlander numbers. These aren't my words; someone at Travelcar said this and I believe him.

228.415 -> If you're driving long distances interspersed with urban traffic,

235.21 -> a Volvo V60 diesel plug-in hybrid may be better, because it's more economical.

242.946 -> On the other hand, the Passat has some huge advantages. One is the large trunk.

250.763 -> You can put a lot of stuff in there. I don't know if it's smaller than in a regular Passat's, but it looks big.

258.692 -> You can stash everything in there. There's a lot of space in the back as well. That's the Passat's charm.

265.6 -> It has a lot of room, it's comfortable, you get a modern assistant system,

269.807 -> VW is up-to-date with active cruise control, lane assist (which is annoying), traffic sign recognition...

277.868 -> It no longer works here. I get it. There are a lot of traffic signs along the Dutch roads,

283.334 -> so even a computer system wants to give up. It is complete, with a very nice finish.

293.157 -> You can put your head down on every surface and fall asleep. You'll have the best night's rest ever.

304.286 -> You probably want to run to the dealer right now.

307.656 -> I have bad news for you, because it's sold out for this year.

313.45 -> Pon, the importer, hopes to get more cars to the Netherlands, but I think that'll be difficult.

318.708 -> It won't be the thousands needed. The Passat GTE was sold out during pre-order.

326.751 -> The price is a little under 45,000 euros for the sedan. The wagon is a little over 46,000 euros.

348.819 -> You can also buy a TDI with 21% additional tax liability.

354.814 -> If you do the math, you can spend 33,000 euros on a TDI. They're a little more expensive than that.

363.975 -> A Passat GTE will be relatively favorable next year, with a number of disadvantages.

371.75 -> You'll need a charging station. I want you to charge at home and at work. That's another 3,000 euros.

378.499 -> That's a bit of an advantage. Plus, some fleet managers aren't happy with plug-in hybrids

385.51 -> because the fuel mileage often isn't as good in practice.

396.744 -> Subtitles - Maru's Text Support

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHs5bGhDtC4