2021 Volkswagen Passat: Passat is a midsize car that seats 5 passengers and is only available as a 4-door sedan. It was last redesigned in 2020 and gets minor trim and equipment changes for 2021. Competitors include the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy and Toyota Camry.
Only front-wheel-drive is available. Four trims are offered: S, SE and R-Line. There is only one engine available: A 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that makes 174 horsepower and pairs with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Available driver-assist technology includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rearview camera with cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights. Pricing ranges from $24,000-30,000.