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[VOLKSWAGEN’S per- [ennially practical, family- Ifriendly Passat has always
[been regarded as a sensi- Ible set of wheels. Now, in [seventh generation guise, [it comes with the promise
By STEVE WALKER
for the family, with lively su permini-style handling and few of the dynamic drawbacks that come from its raised suspen sion and taller shape. A roomy interior and sturdy build quality make this an un
obtrusive but likable contend er.
diesel with 135bhp to its name. That is a decent chunk of pow er, but even more impressive is the 320Nm of torque produced at l,500rpm.
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ence is arguably its best fea ture. It feels just like a con ventional supermini on the road, with little of the pitching, lurching or body roll that can become apparent in tall 4x4- style vehicles. The steering is accurate and well weighted, turning into corners neatly where the abundant front-end grip can be made the most of. The six-speed gearbox has
from out of its depth on the open road. The SX4’s driving experi
a reassuringly mechanical ac- . tion, with only a short throw required to slot into the next ratio, and it helps give the SX4 a nimble, responsive feel. The higher ride height and beefy suspension might not serve you too well off-road without four-wheel drive ,but kerb stones and speed humps are dispatched with aplomb. As we have already indicat
tle thing that seems to reach the 30-40mph cruising speeds that so often represent the best case scenario in our congested urban areas in a blink. The 0- 60mph increment takes 11.2 seconds and there is a 112mph top speed, so the SX4 is far
It makes the SX4 punchy lit
ised SX4 range, Suzuki has dropped itsl.6-litre DDiS die sel engine, leaving the more muscular 2.0-litre version, now Euro 5 compliant, to power the top-line SX4, which come with four-wheel drive but perhaps not the full set of rock-climb ing and mud-plugging skills to strike out blithely into the great unknown. The engine is a common-rail
As part of its rational
SUZUKFS SX4 keeps its light under a bushel, but in range-topping 2.0 DDiS form it is well worth uncov ering. The little car is big enough
its 2.0-litre DDiS powerplant proving well suited to town and country duties and its raised suspension serving up a com fortable ride. And, of course, four-wheel drive comes as standard, which will please the more adventurous of spirit so long as they are not planning to stray too far off piste.
FACTS AT A GLANCE
CAR: Suzuki SX4 2.0 DDiS SZ5
PRICE: £15,995 on the road INSURANCE GROUP: PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 11.2secs, max. speed 112mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 51.4mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEA TURE: Driver amd passen ger airbags, side and curtain airbags, ABS with EBD WILL IT FITIN YOUR GA RAGE: Gength/width/height) 4140/1755/1620mm
between conventional super minis and the smallest 4x4s, Suzuki’s SX4 is not an obvi ous choice, but it is a reward ing one. The unobtrusive lit tle Suzuki will not be popular with those looking to make a big fashion statement, but it is very easy to like for its solidity, composed handling and prac ticality. The car drives very well with
not adjust for reach, which may be a barrier to some people getting comfy, but the seats are firm and supportive with plenty of adjustment potential. Treading the no man’s land
key, but the uncluttered dash with its chunky controls works very well. The various func tions for the audio and venti lation systems are extremely simple to operate and there is a tough feel to the plastics and the build quality that inspires confidence. The steering column does
plastic cladding for the sills and wheelarches, but the SX4 looks more like a high riding supermini than a thorough bred off-roader. The interior is similarly low
ed, visually the SX4 is nothing to write home about. It lacks the overt 4x4 styling cues that some of its contemporaries lay on so thick. There are roof rails and
I1 The Passat is offered with
I three diesel engines, all trans- [ versely mounted, forced-in-
6 -
I £l,500 to the price 1 and increase consumption by around 8 per cent. The TSI unit under the bon
[ with dry clutches, the 2.0-litre petrol and diesels a six-speed DSG with wet clutches. The DSG units typically add about
net of this model is coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox and
I impressive verve. A 0-60mph I time of 8.5sec may not qualify for an entry in the Guinness book of records but, in real world conditions, the engine does a more than adequate
I ual ‘box, and so well-cushioned the clutch action. I’d have to think hard before being swayed by the semi-auto charms of the paddle-operated DSG option. As often as not, too, the stand ard stop-start system shuts the engine off at a standstill, de pending on the electrical de- niands of other systems. Around town the Passat is
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comfortable and quiet, pick up the pace and its ride still feels supple but body movements remain very well controlled. Overall, it doesn’t handle quite as tautly as a Ford Mondeo put It has the measure of its m-house cousin, the Skoda
[ engine has done its best-work by 5000, and you’ll find your self changing up even earlier than that if you heed the ad vice of shift light for optimum economy. Or you could specify the optional DSG transmission and let it do it for you. But Tm not sure I would. So light and positive is the shift of this man-
job, delivering plenty of low and mid-range pulling power and revving cleanly to over 6000rpm. Having said that, the
it accelerates the Passat with
I sions optional on all except [ the 1.6-litre diesel. The 1.4 and 1.8 petrols use a seven-speed twin-clutch DSG transmission
I The petrol selection consists of a 120bhp 1.4, the ISSbhp l.S TSI powering the model tested here and a 2.0-litre unit with 207bhp. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard on all models, with paddle-shift DSG double-clutch trasmis-
I duction four-cylinder units. a choice of three petrol and
I and private buyers who want I something that’s a cut above I the mainstream.
I leading refinement and a I premium quality cabin. I More than ever, this stalwart 1 of the family saloon and estate I sectors is aimed at company
I of low running costs, class-
trendy or a follower gf fash ion. With a few exceptions, it has never caused heads to turn and gawp or hearts to miss a beat. And none of that is aljout to change with this seventh generation Passat. Its subtly- evolved design is unadventur ous, but that’s no more likely to worry today’s customers than the many millions who’ve bought Wolfsburg’s family-fo cused saloon and estate over the decades. Step inside and it’s clear Volkswagen’s design ers have taken an equally cau tious approach, as the bulk of the fixtures and fittings have been carried over largely un changed. In fact, the only clues to the car’s status as a newcom er are the revised switchgear on the centre console and the addition of a classy analogue clock.
its unassuming way, has slowly begun to pull the carpet from under the wheels of executive brands. Once a byword for middle management anonym ity, it’s now a genuinely desir able way to travel.
FACTS AT A GLANCE
CAR: Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI range
PRICES: £17,120 - £19,955 INSURANCE GROUPS: 23
C02 EMISSIONS: 160-162g/km
PERFORMANCE: [1.8 Sport DSG] 0-62mph 8.5s / top speed 137mph
FUEL CONSUMPTION: [1.8 Sport DSG] (combined) 40.4 mpg
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: ESP plus stability control, ABS, twin front, side and full length curtain airbags
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iar one but in its seventh gen eration guise, the model shows no signs of relinquishing its po sition as a qualify choice in the Mondeo-dominated medium range sector. Volkswagen has done a neat trick with this lat est incarnation by loading it with hi-tech equipment and gadgetry until now only seen on their much more expensive models. In recent years, the Passat, in
The Passat name is a famil
Superb. The dynamic advan tage can be stretched further by opting for Volkswagen’s XDS electronic transverse differential which reduces the natural tendency of the nose to run wide when pressing on and gives better traction in the wet, but I’d treat the Sport-spec trim level with more caution. It drops the suspension by 15mm for sharper responses and stronger grip - but the trade off for this is a much firmer and occasionally unsettled ride. The Passat has never been
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