Volkswagen Passat Alltrack, Family Jacket
The successful German saloon has a wide range of options and possibilities, to which must be added this Volkswagen Passat Alltrack, a raised version, with four-wheel drive and with a series of protectors that allow you to get away from the asphalt with certain guarantees. .
The firm has in its ranks a similar version but with the Golf Alltrack, but those who have a family of five will appreciate that extra space in the rear seats, in addition to that exquisite rolling that the Passat boasts.
Exterior design of the Volkswagen Passat Alltrack
Shiny. That is the adjective that best suits the preparation of this model. To come from the Variant, a model that stands out for its extreme simplicity and sobriety, this Alltrack takes a huge aesthetic leap, with a series of modifications that give it that point of character that its brother lacks.
The entire lower perimeter of the car has black plastic body protectors interspersed with aluminum-colored parts. To these details we must add the mirrors and the roof bars also in metallic finish.
The ground clearance has increased by 2.75 centimeters, something that is noticeable with the naked eye and that helps convey that SUV line that the car is looking for. In general, the proportions of the vehicle are better resolved and break are those elongated and simple lines of the Variant.
Interior design and habitability
The interior of the Volkswagen Passat Alltrack remains unchanged from other Passat configurations, so it boasts one of the best-finished interiors in the segment, with above-average quality of materials and top-notch settings.
The front seats are spacious and comfortable and the dashboard is the living portrait of the German firm: simple, sober and practical, very practical.
Behind it is where it can boast of one of the best-resolved spaces in the category, second only to the Skoda Superb, with an additional three centimeters of knee room.
The width is enough for two adults to travel very comfortably, but a third would make all three suffer from narrowness, something that happens in all their rivals. The free height to the ceiling, without being outstanding, complies without problems.
Those who are filling the trunk of the car will be happy to know that it has 639 liters of capacity, which translates into many, many suitcases. A Superb Combi has 660 liters, but it is 10 centimeters longer.
Dynamics and engines
Regarding the family models, this Volkswagen Passat Alltrack hardly accuses the increase in the height of the body. Perhaps the different tuning of the suspension is noticeable a little more.
The four-wheel drive, called 4Motion by the brand, is of the connectable type, which means that the traction is front until the car detects a loss of traction in any of the wheels and the wheels of the car also take action. rear axle, which is achieved thanks to a multi-disc Haldex clutch positioned just ahead of the rear axle.
In the more powerful versions, the Alltrack has an electronic system called XDS +, which acts as a limited-slip differential, braking the inner wheels when cornering.
In mountain sections it seems that you are taking a smaller car, and the light MQB platform is a safe bet. It changes supports relatively easily and it’s not difficult to maintain a high pace between corners.
Off the tarmac it’s better than a normal Passat, but you can’t ask for too much. Ground clearance is 17.4 centimeters, a low figure compared to most SUVs. Traction aids are very effective and will allow us to get off slippery terrain with guarantees, but it is not advisable to leave tracks in good condition.
As far as mechanics are concerned, the Volkswagen Passat Alltrack offers a limited but very interesting range of engines.
In diesel part of a 2.0 TDI 150 CV manual, an old acquaintance in the brand. Above we have it with 190 hp and also two liters and if we are one of those who demand the maximum from the car we can equip it with the 2.0 Bi-TDI d 240 hp with which we will be able to go from 0 to 100 km / h in just 6, 4 seconds.
In gasoline, the offer is reduced to the 2.0 TSI of 220 hp automatic, a configuration that feels like pearls to the model, with a consumption of 6.9 l / 100 km.
Prices and conclusion
The offer starts at 40,290 euros, which is worth with the manual gearbox and the less powerful diesel engine, and goes up to 47,920 euros for a 240-hp biturbo model. A Skoda Scout with the same 150 hp diesel engine is 8,000 euros cheaper, but at the cost of cutting into many sections such as the quality of finishes, finish and extras.
The prices are not very high if we compare it, for example, with an SUV of the quality of this Volkswagen. Buying a car like this Alltrack is a success and, although it does not stand out in anything, it takes the best of each world.
