More info Soon! Was $4995 - On Sale Now! Yes a recent lady trade-in and with the upgraded GLS trim, this sharp VW won't last long. With a sporty wagon body-style, satin silver paint, ice cold A/C, stereo CD player, full power equipment and as clean as it looks, this sharp Passat GLS won't last long on sale. You can see from the user reviews below, this is a solid vehicle and as always priced to sell at Prestige. User reviews; 7.7 Overall rating - 8.9 Styling - 8.2 Performance - 8.3 Interior - 8.8 Quality - 7.2 Recommendation. Introduction; The first Passat, introduced in 1974, marked a radical departure for Volkswagen: it was a front-wheel-drive sedan powered by a water-cooled engine. Another radical departure takes place for the 1998 model year with a completely new Passat. The Passat (which refers to a European wind) is slightly larger than its predecessor, and features stylish eye-catching lines. VW's sales in America have been going up lately, halting speculation about the possible departure of the German automaker from the U.S. market.