What Car? Q&A - When will the new Passat arrive?

Q: Can you tell me when the new VW Passat is due to be released, and give me some details?
K Endicott

A: The new Passat saloon is at dealers now, with estate versions arriving towards the end of the year. Prices start at £14,000 for the entry-level model and rise to £23,400.

A wealth of information can already be found on Whatcar.com:

• VW Passat review
• VW Passat video
• VW Passat news

The August issue of What Car?, on sale June 9, also has the first group test of the car against its closest rivals. Reader Test Team verdicts of the cars from real motorists are also included in the August issue, so you can see what other people think of the newcomer.