Best family car? 2023 Volkswagen Passat review: 206TSI R-Line wagon | Skoda Octavia rival impresses

The 2023 Volkswagen Passat might be the mid-size car that convinces you to not buy a 'family SUV'. Wagons like this 206TSI R-Line aren't exactly fashionable these days, but that doesn't mean it's not the best option for some buyers.

After all, the Skoda Octavia and Mazda6 rival's two-box design is naturally practical, making sure there's plenty of room for passengers and all their gear. Plus, this flagship version is powered by a hearty 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine derived from the related Volkswagen Golf R hot hatch.

So, in this expert review, CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar and her family of three spend a week with the Passat 206TSI R-Line to find out if it really is as good as it sounds on paper. Spoiler alert: it sure is.

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00:00 Intro
00:26 Pricing and features
01:08 Practicality
03:33 Under the bonnet
03:57 Driving
05:02 Efficiency
05:30 Safety
06:05 Ownership
06:43 Verdict

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