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Introducing the All-New 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC
Volkswagen introduced a new four-door sedan with sporty coupe-like styling. The 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC is a Mercedes-Benz CLS for the masses with similar ambience and features for about half the price.
The Passat CC is lengthened, widened and lowered (wheelbase remains the same) for a more aggressive stance. The side windows have no frames, which is more typical of a coupe or convertible than a four-door sedan. The CC's front end shows more depth with a big two-bar grille. The rear end sports large taillights and the slight lip of a spoiler styled into the trunk lid.
The CC will be the first car in the world with an active lane-hold safety feature that actually corrects the steering to keep it on its designated track. The CC's Dynamic Drive Control automatic suspension varies ride firmness according to road conditions or driver selection and adjusts steering effort and response.
The base Passat CC engine is a 200-hp turbocharged four-cylinder with either a six-speed manual or six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. The upgrade is a 3.6-liter V6, generating 280 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque through the six-speed automatic. VW's 4motion all-wheel-drive system will be optional with the V6.
Inside, the CC seats only four. A 6-foot, 2-inch male is able to sit comfortably in the left-rear seat with the driver's seat adjusted for a 5-foot, 9-inch driver. The CC's trunk isn't the deepest yet the overall volume is impressive. It appears the trunk will accommodate at least a couple of large golf bags.
The CC will also offer several new features inside. The optional Panorama sunroof is huge. The CC will also offer a new automated park-assist system and radar-guided active cruise control. All seats can be equipped with internal heating and cooling. There's an optional air-conditioned center-console compartment and a choice of wood or brushed aluminum trim.