VW reveals sleek new CC 07 | 11 | 2011
THIS IS OUR FIRST glimpse of the official photographs of the new Volkswagen Passat CC … well, to be 100% accurate, it's the Volkswagen CC, because the Passat name has been dropped from the title.
Set to enter VW's Scottish dealerships in March, VW is determined to ensure the revised model makes a solid statement in confirming it's now a seriously upmarket product. Though pricing has still to be confirmed, the current range starts at £23,630.
Look carefully and you'll see new styling to the front and rear, plus there's a new comprehensive range of standard equipment.
The all-new CC includes dual tailpipes, 17in alloys, bi-xenon headlights, static cornering lights, LED tail lights and headlight washing system all as standard.
Step inside the cabin, and there's a fatigue detection system, stainless steel door sill plates, front head restraints and chrome surrounds on switches and air vents.
Also included as standard is ESP electronic stabilisation, sport chassis and hill start assist. Dynamic chassis control and a XDS transverse differential lock will feature as standard on the majority of variants.
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As you would expect, there's also a comprehensive list of options, including a lane assist system, fatigue detection, a dynamic light assist, park assist and a boot that can be operated via a motion sensor.
And if you really want to treat yourself, check out the transparent panoramic sunroof, a range of alloy wheel sizes, hands-free kit, adaptive cruise control and active climate seats.
The new VW CC will arrive with a choice of three direct-injection petrol engines, producing 158bhp, 208bhp and 295bhp.
While the latter will come with a dual clutch gearbox and all-wheel drive as standard, the two lesser powerer models will have the dual clutch 'box as an option. All petrol engines have battery regeneration functionality.
Diesels power will be the big seller, and there's a choice of 138bhp and 168bhp units, both of which are equipped with stop-start and battery regeneration. The entry-level diesel will return 60.1mpg and 125g/km CO2 when mated to a manual six-speed gearbox: mate it to the DSG and you get 53.3mpg.
Externally the latest model gets a new three-finned radiator grille, bi-xenon headlight and engine hood designs. The optional LED daytime running lights are integrated into the headlight housings. Volkswagen has stuck with the successful frameless door design of the outgoing model, though the car’s side-profile boasts more distinctively sculpted side sills between the wheel housings.
Eagle-eyed readers will notice there's new light clusters at the rear, plus a new bumper.
Read our roadtest and see the videos of the new VW up!
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Jim McGill