2009 Volkswagen CC

[Administrator]

Sold as the Passat CC in some markets, in the U.S. it's just called the CC – a wise choice by the suits at Volkswagen.

You see, the CC isn't really a Passat at all, and has an entirely new platform. This isn't just a different looking car from VW; it's a different kind of car.

For starters, it's one of those four-door coupes. Mercedes started the four-door coupe talk with the CLS and the design of the CC is reminiscent (read: stolen) from that other German sedan. We can't hold that against the car though, as it is a brilliant piece of sheet metal.

Another coupe trait is the frameless doors. The CC also gets a more prominent front grille compared to the other VW models and a nice front radiator space with a large opening. Strong lines run across the side of the car, making for an attractive profile, however, while the CC is stunning from almost every angle, the rear isn't one of them.

The drive of the CC is also much more like a coupe than a sedan – or at least like a nice and sporty sedan. I was impressed with the power, handling and driving feel of my VR6 4Motion tester, even after having spent the previous week behind the wheel of an Audi A4 3.2.

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[Passat75]

I picked up my CC on 21 Mar and I am still smiling. I bought the LUX version with the 2.0 engine and tiptronic. This is a great cruiser on the interstate, and well suited for the hills and mountains in the area. Very quiet, with little wind noise even at 75. Six months free Sirius is nice out here in the rural countryside of South Dakota.

There is an obvious quality about the materials and workmanship seen only in cars costing much more. The amount of standard equipment, and extras included in the base price is impressive.

I traded in my '07 Mustang GT/California Special, although it too was a great car. Completely problem free for two years. I just needed something more practical, but still sporty, and the CC fit the bill.

Previous VW's: '86 Scirocco, '92 & '93 Corrado SLC, '93 Corrado SLC (wife), '00 Passat GLX. Daughter has had two Foxes, and two Jetta TDI's. She and her husband swear by the TDI. We also had a Super Beatle, in Germany, in the late '70's.

John

"Inside every old person is a young person asking what the hell happened"