Even in a class filled with well-fortified challengers from the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, Volkswagen's Passat Turbo stands out. Its 2.0L four-cylinder engine is unusually muscular, thanks to a ...

PIGEONHOLE: Discreet sedan dash for less cash. PHILOSOPHY: Audi technology with a VW badge - at a big discount. WHO'S BUYING IT: Europhile families with strong VW/Audi loyalties. WHY YOU'D BUY IT: ...

OUR TAKE: Passats have always been among our favorite midsize sedans. We especially like this model with the turbo four. It's nicely equipped, as they say on TV, and the sticker is a bargain for what ...