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2016 Volkswagen Passat earns the #1 spot for Best Midsize Sedan from Cars.com
By Product Expert | Posted in VW News, VW Passat on Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 at 6:49 pm
2016 Volkswagen Passat Voted Best Midsize Sedan
If anything shows that it’s important to constantly innovate and update, it’s the fact the 2016 Volkswagen Passat was just voted Best Midsize Sedan by Cars.com. This is an important honor for the model, as it confirms the changes that have been made for the model year, primarily a facelift and the MIB II system, have worked to make it a fresh option in the minds of experts and regular drivers alike. We are particularly happy to see it take the first slot, as it managed to beat out some important rivals.
Which vehicles did Cars.com test drive for Midsize Sedan segment?
It isn’t impressive to top your segment if the other vehicles tested aren’t strong options. The 2016 Volkswagen Passat was one of nine cars tested over a 220-mile road course. It was tested by both an expert panel of judges, and one Atlanta couple actually on the market for a midsize sedan. The outcome is the following vehicles were ranked as follows:
- 2016 Volkswagen Passat
- 2016 Kia Optima
- 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
- 2016 Hyundai Sonata
- 2016 Honda Accord
- 2016 Subaru Legacy
- 2016 Toyota Camry
- 2016 Mazda6
- 2016 Nissan Altima
You may be shocked to note that some of the automakers with the best reputations failed to be as impressive as some of the less expensive options on the market. After driving the Passat, the reasons it was chosen as number one included just how spacious the model is, the easy use of the VW App-Connect features (which include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity), the wide host of available driver assistance features for the model year, and the fact that it is actually fun to drive.
Read More: What’s new for the 2016 VW Passat?
Models considered each were paired with automatic transmission options, were required to have a combined mpg rating of 28 or higher and had an MSRP of $28,000 or less. While driving they considered things like acceleration, handling, braking, features, cargo space and technology.
When it comes to the overall experience, it’s clear the changes VW made for 2016 in the Passat have paid off. What do you think of the current options on the market? Share your views with a comment below, and be sure to check back here at the Napleton Volkswagen Springfield Blog for more VW news.
