Since its last redesign, the Passat has garnered mostly praise from automotive journalists for its tight German handling, capacious interior, and solid feel. During my two days with it as a rental car running around Houston with my family, the Passat simply felt like a car. Nothing more, nothing less. Okay, when it comes to the interior space, the Passat is definitely more. The cabin feels airy, thanks to a nice, large glass area. Legroom is a nonexistent problem in the Passat; it has the space of a flagship luxury sedan. There are two caveats: the floor hump in the second row is rather large for a front-wheel-drive sedan, and the steering wheel is situated noticeably to the right of the center of the driver. Interior quality was alright. Being the base model, our Passat had unattractive silver trim. Other than that, all of the upper door panels are padded, all of the armrests are padded, and none of the plastics were particularly harsh. Volkswagen even throws in an intricate