Next to minivans, the family wagon is probably viewed as one of the most uncool rides on the market. However, Volkswagen has done a remarkable job with a body style that is generally denigrated. The long body is gives the Passat Wagon a svelte appearance, one which is accented by tight gaps and flush lamps that impart a sense of quality and precision. There are no exaggerated flares or curves, just sloping lines (the roof) and smooth undulations in the body work (wheel arches). Up front, the lines are clean and uncluttered, with the shiny chrome grille serving as a love-it-or-hate-it addition. The interior is, again, all about precision and, therefore, favors function over attention-grabbing form.