The 2008 Passat Wagon is the cargo-carrying version of Volkswagen’s line of luxury vehicles. Is a 4-door, 5-passenger wagon, available in 4 trims, ranging from the Turbo to the VR6 4Motion. It is a very versatile design and a very attractive list of standard features.

“The Turbo is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 200-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The VR6 4Motion is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 280-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.”

The new style makes the Passat look like a high-end German luxury vehicle. The Passat Wagon has a fully independent suspension and reinforced structure that provides a very satisfying sporty driving experience. As a wagon, it has many utility conveniences like standard roof rails, large outside handles and wide-opening doors and glass electric front sunroof.

This wagon has a very comfortable and extremely elegant interior. It has a long list of standard features, including power windows and door locks, a power driver's seat and climate control. The standard upholstery is made up of perforated leatherette. Anyone who would ride this wagon will enjoy the audio system with satellite, Disc Auto-changer and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3.

There are a few lower priced mid size family wagons on the market, however, the Passat Wagon deserves serious consideration.