The 2013 Volkswagen Passat might not be the object of one’s desire for a casual fling, but Cars.com reviewer Kristin Varela says it’s the one you’ll want to settle down with. Redesigned for 2012 and updated for 2013, the Passat isn’t the sort that gets collars steaming, but a dignified, less-showy kind you can take home to mom.
Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.