Admittedly, a five-passenger wagon wouldn’t be our first choice when offered a twisty road sans traffic, pedestrians, and ticket-writing law enforcement. But after driving the Passat Wagon, we wouldn’t be totally averse to the idea. With a well-balanced chassis, fully-independent suspension, and sticky 215/55R-16 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 tires, the Passat Wagon tackles the road with surprising dexterity. The responsive steering doesn’t hurt, either. To be sure, there’s some body roll when pushed hard, as one might expect from a front-wheel drive family hauler, but all in all this VW proves to be a lot of fun whether the road is coiled or straight.