Diesel cars are haunted by a reputation etched decades ago. One example: As temperatures dipped below zero in early January, some staffers wondered if our long-term 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI would be crippled by the cold. Yet just as it bucks the notion that diesel power means smoky emissions and gutless performance, our Passat started reliably even as temperatures dropped below -10 degrees Fahrenheit. When the car has been sitting overnight there's a noticeable pause—two to three seconds as the glow plugs heat up—between pressing the start button and the engine cranking, yet the 2.0-liter four-cylinder has fired up every time. And while it does take longer than usual to warm the cabin during the morning commute, the Passat's nuclear-grade heated seats can make your backside unbearably hot in a matter of minutes. READ MORE ››
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