 I came out of a 2000 Mitsubishi diamante LS, in shopping for a new car due to a blown engine, I evaluated Honda, Volvo, BMW, Toyota, Mazda and the Passat. By far this is the best buy, for features, power, appointments and comfort.  As a 4 cylinder, one may think its underpowered, but the TDI turbo changes your mind as soon as you press the gas pedal.  As noted in others, there may be just a slight hesitation at start, but then it takes off, I suspect this is due to the turbo revving up.  Mine is jet black with corn silk interior.  The blue tooth connectivity is awesome- Pares with the IPHONE  perfectly allowing hands free, great radio and satellite radio.  You got to drive it 