Judges praised the Passat for its common rail diesel engine, gearbox, towing stability, refinement and space.
“The Passat Estate is very good at just about everything. In many respects, it’s borderline brilliant. Great to tow with, practical and economical. There’s no shortage of impressive towcars this year. That made choosing one overall champion a tough job. Our judges are a demanding bunch. We want a car that tows brilliantly, is a pleasure to travel in, economical to run and easy to live with. The car that fits that brief better than any other is the Volkswagen Passat,” said Nigel Donnelly, editor of Practical Caravan, summing up why he liked the Passat so much.
The Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion offers an average economy figure of 60.1mpg. Fuel efficiency is boosted by the engine’s stop-start system, which cuts the engine in stationary traffic and starts it again when the driver is ready to move off. Carbon dioxide emissions of just 123g/km are lower than those of many smaller cars and mean the Passat Estate will cost just £95 per year in road tax.
“I’m really proud to accept these trophies for the Passat Estate. The towing market is a hugely important one for us. This isn’t just a car people buy to get them from A to B: it’s often the key to all their holidays and leisure activities. They need it to be practical, economical and comfortable – and just take everything they throw at it! We’re delighted that the panel of judges have seen that the Passat Estate ticks all these boxes, and hope that in turn our car will delight its towing owners,” said Kevin Rendell, Product Marketing Manager for the Passat in the UK, upon receiving the award.
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