2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Road Test

Sometimes the simplest things deliver the greatest impact. Take for example the 2006 VW Passat 2.0T. It's equipped with a cutting-edge, 2.0-litre (122 cu in) direct-injection turbocharged powerplant feeding into a 6-speed Tiptronic autobox. While impressive, what drew a smile to my cheeks wasn't the Passat's sizzling drivetrain but rather the expandable 'VW' umbrella that resides within a cylindrical slot located in the driver's door,