A Passat used to be a Passat ... the choices facing buyers are limited in the U.S. That's why Volkswagen is showing the Alltrack Concept at the New York International Auto Show.

Volkswagen has unveiled its new Passat Alltrack. As its nametag suggests, it boasts 4MOTION four-wheel drive and a jacked-up ride height, endowing the Passat with new off-road ability.

VW upgrades the European-spec Passat Variant wagon to Alltrack spec with a jacked-up suspension, rugged lower body cladding and standard all-wheel drive. Based on the Euro-spec Passat Variant ...

In this review, then, we'll not only look at the VW Passat's many strengths (and few weaknesses) but also how it compares with all those estate car rivals. Read on to find out how we rate it ...