VW Passat GTE FULL REVIEW - is this PHEV the best choice? 2021 Passat facelift - Autogefühl

This is our in-depth review of the VW Passat GTE. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.

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[Kaisersozze]

My favourite part is the driving through German cities and towns. Reminds me of when I lived in Hamburg.

[Danne]

Best car reviewer on youtube by far! Greetings from Sweden! :)

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[Yamezzzz]

Just got this car today in the UK!

This was a perfectly German overview of the car!

[larshelmin]

All in all a well balanced review of the Passat GTE as having one not facelifted one at work. 
One thing about the range in EV mode, it's not great, it optimistically tells you 45-50km range when you start depending ambient temperature. One gets like 25km-30km out of that driving economical. We also have a Kia Niro plug-in and it says 50 km range when one starts and goes 50km even when it's colder outside when driving normal. 
I really hope they have improved the real world EV range now because it shames an otherwise very nice car.

[sgtc]

Thomas in the title asks: is this PHEV the best choice? Yes, possibly the best choice of Passat - but one of the most expensive Passats! Basically, PHEVS (and BEV's) are nice (and can be fun) but are expensive! Or very expensive. I'd want a PHEV with a long EV range - and affordable. I will stick to my old E-NV200 Combi for short trips, and continue to charge at home - I hate horrid public charging stations! Our E-NV200 is all we can afford as a BEV! Great Review as always.

[merog]

I have the first gen Passat variant GTE from 2016. There is a few things I like better on mine. First the Active info display is bigger on mine, but not so customizable as the new smaller display. And I like the old analog clock, The new steering wheel looks good. What I really would want from the new on my older one is the bigger battery (and e range) and the new IQ head lights, and a few of the new and updated driver aids.
But all in all the changes is not that big. I love mine and have driven it 110 000 km.

[salahferroudji]

I own a Passat SW GTE and This is the best car that I had !

[seybertooth]

All the people here who claim that Thomas is driving a 2020 model because the 2021 model "has digital climate controls" are wrong.
The 2021 model has the same "analog" climate controls as the 2020. You are probably confused because you have seen pictures of the Arteon 2021 which DOES have digital climate controls.

[Parly]

At 4.50 when Thomas “claps” his feet before entering. I do the same, a man with a true passion for cars!👍🇩🇰

Great review of a great car!
I really love it with the 17" aero wheels.

[antoninellard]

Hey Thomas. Absolutely love your reviews: So comprehensive and always delivered in that calm considered way. It would be great if you could give precise fuel consumption figures for your tests, especially for PHEVs as there can be such a deviation according to driving style and circumstances. Keep up the good work!

[PawelR]

Congrats Thomas and autogefühl team for 500k subscriptions! 🙂

[morikanteyekeyeke]

Don’t mention the war. By far the best review of this car. Excellent and cherish your accent!

[Trespasser]

Good old passat, so many years flag model of vw. Looks great

[hamzasbai]

Designer : how many DRLs do you want?
Director : Yes

[mcomp]

Thomas you did a good and detailed review of this version of the vw passat estate. Keep up the good work on this youtube channel !

[aldobachini]

Thank you for this review.
I'm gonna buy a Skoda Superb combi 218 iV from 2021.
The superb has quite the same engine, battery and space as the Passat GTE.
Can't wait to have it ^^
Nice video.
Cheers.

[mistertee]

The Passat Wagon is my dream car. Not a Ferrari, not a Rolls-Royce, but a Passat Wagon. #wagonlove