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2009 Volkswagen CC - Review

by Nathan Adlen Monday, May 11, 2009
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I can best summarize the design of the Volkswagen CC with a comment of a fellow automotive journalist, “Now THAT is one sexy Volkswagen.” As I stood staring at the crisp lines, swoopy design and stunning overall presence the Volkswagen CC projects; I knew I was in absolute agreement with my colleague. 

The overall formula for the Volkswagen CC is fairly simple. Take the well built Volkswagen Passat, remove its sheet metal and replace it with smoother, more attractive sheet metal. Then, make the rear seat available for two passengers by adding a center console. Finally, take the already attractive Passat interior and send it up market.    

If you were to park a Volkswagen CC next to a sleek Mercedes CLS, many would look upon the Volkswagen CC as a 10th scale version of the CLS. That is not a backhanded remark as I feel that the Mercedes CLS is one of the most attractive German cars built. The Volkswagen CC’s silhouette cuts a similar pattern to the bigger Mercedes.

CC stands for Comfort Coupé – even though it has 4 doors.

Volkswagen’s CC sits on a 106.7 inch wheelbase, matching the Volkswagen Passat. What is unique about the Volkswagen CC compared to the Passat is the fact that the Volkswagen CC is longer (in overall length) and lower than the Passat. This further adds to the Volkswagen CC’s slippery shape. The PR people at Volkswagen are quite insistent that the vehicle is a coupe, with 4 doors. Indeed, the side profile does look a bit like a coupe, but there are two too many doors. Under these circumstances, I say it is up to the consumer.
 

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