Motoring
by Richard Blackburn
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If you're willing to swim against the SUV tide, this could be the car for you.
Volkswagen has brought back its Passat Alltrack wagon after a brief hiatus, although the formula has changed.
Instead of a frugal diesel engine, the new model is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo petrol that gives it a sportier character.
Those feeling nostalgic for the Holden Commodore Sportwagon could find the Alltrack the right car to fill the void.
VWâs new Passat Alltrack shows just why you donât need a big hulking SUV.
It's no rocket ship, but with 162kW of power and 350Nm of torque - delivered low in the rev range - it has more than enough performance for overtaking and gobbling up the kilometres on the freeway.