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Volkswagen Passat CC Sedan

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Volkswagen Passat CC Sedan Review

Price range:

$54,990 - $65,990

Car Verdict rating:

Good:

The Passat CC is great value over the other Euro 4-door coupes: classy exterior styling, excellent drivelines and high levels of standard features.

Not so Good:

Firm ride over coarse surfaces; Sport setting takes it a bit too far for the vehicle's intended purpose.

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Volkswagen Passat CC Sedan Review

Design and Engineering	Good	Arriving Down Under in February 2009, the Passat 'CC' (Comfort Coupe) has its own unique sheet metal compared to the more upright Passat sedan/wagon it shares mechanicals with underneath. The four seat, four door coupe no doubt takes inspiration from the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (itself based on the more upright E-Class) in concept, and its elegant lines see it perched on top as VW’s top-of-the-range offering (err, excluding the most expensive Touareg SUV of course).
Design and Engineering	Not so good	The CC looses out on the fifth seat and buyers are asked to pay extra for this more exclusive model - if you don’t appreciate the sleek styling then perhaps opt for the regular sedan/wagon?
Interior and Styling	Good	We like the brushed aluminium highlights on the dash; and whilst the wide front and two rear seats are on the firm side they offer good support and are covered in high quality Nappa leather as standard. All four occupants have sufficient storage compartments and the two rear passengers can be cooled by the rear air-conditioning vents or warmed by the heated rear seats. The boot is shallow yet wide and deep, so a large amount of cargo can still be fitted inside.
Interior and Styling	Not so good	The centre console/dash design is rather plain; however all the buttons are logically arranged. The elegant rear sloping roofline results in less headroom and upon entry and exit one must remember to lower their head. From the driver’s seat the sloping rear roofline also minimises rearward vision...
Performance	Good	The 2.0L Turbo Diesel produces 125kW and 350Nm of torque and is quick enough for most, thanks to the excellent mid-rev-range performance (a sign of a good diesel engine) and is impressively economical. The 3.6L petrol V6 adds an all-wheel transmission as standard, yet never feels hampered by the added weight; this is definitely the quicker car of the two (even from a standing start). The six-speed DSG gearbox shifts through the gears seamlessly.
Performance	Not so good	The petrol V6 prefers more expensive premium unleaded and is significantly thirstier than the smaller diesel engine = $$$.
Ride and Handling	Good	Over smoother surfaces both grades offer a nice ride thanks to the adjustable suspension (offering both Comfort and Sport settings); for a vehicle not trying to be a sports car, the CC’s handling is also commendable.
Ride and Handling	Not so good	Over rougher surfaces the ride is on the firm side, especially for those in the rear - and not surprisingly the Sport setting takes it up a notch further.
Buying and Owning	Good	Similar in concept to the Mercedes CLS-Class, yet is less than half the price. Eight airbags, electronic stability control and ABS brakes 'ticks' the safety box. A standard full-size spare wheel is reassuring in this age of 'space savers'.
Buying and Owning	Not so good	Buyers are asked to hand over an extra $10k between the Turbo Diesel Passat CC and the 'regular' Passat sedan with the same engine (however, the CC does have more standard features).