VOLKWAGEN'S 32-year-old Passat nameplate has always been a model of affordable German motoring for family types. Now in its sixth generation, VW's second most popular model has come out swinging with an all-new model that's bigger, better equipped and, for the first time, doesn't sacrifice dynamics to deliver a comfortable ride. Not only does the all-new Passat offer similar performance to the Audi A4 range upon which it's based, but the German giant's mid-sized luxury sedan and wagon is more powerful, more frugal and better value than many of its Japanese and European rivals.