Volkswagen’s new Passat CC is BEAUTIFUL!

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Posted on August 22, 2008 by jaysonrobinson

Volkswagen has got me pretty excited because they’re going to be releasing a new take on their Passat. They’ve taken styling tips from Mercedes Benz’s CLS Coupe, and built a much sleeker, coupe like 4-door. I change my mind quite frequently on the next car I’ll be buying. Partly because I dream big, partly because I can’t really decide if I want a coupe or another sedan. I’ve had both and I can’t seem to decide which I liked better. The new Passat CC however is what Volkswagen call their new Coupe. The steep roof lines, and small windows create a profile of a smaller 2-door car. However it still retains the functionality of sedan. As for head room for the back seat passengers, I could care less. I’ll never be back there right!

Passat CC

Volkswagen has also released a Gold Coast special edition shown above. In the states we’ll be receiving two models. A 2.0L turbo model with 200 hp 16 valve I-4 like the Jetta, GTI and Passat. Also we should be seeing a 3.6L 280 hp 24 valve V6. Unfortunately Europe still gets the VR6 4-Motion model with all the tech upgrades. They get Parking Assist, a Rear Camera mounted in the back emblem, Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Adaptive Chassis Control. Whatever though right, that leaves us a blank slate to work from! The Passat CC will be offered in both a 6 speed Manual and a 6 speed automatic but unfortunately no DSG either. At the end of the day its a cruiser, with just enough in all the right ways! I could see myself cruising down country roads with the massive sunroof, blaring the stereo and taking in all the interior has to offer.

CC Interior

Volkswagen really stepped up in this department! They’ve chromed out little knobs and trim everywhere, including a brushed aluminum center console. The leather work and interior color options would invoke jealousy in just about anyone! I’ve fallen, and hard. We’ll see after my first test drive how I feel. Now to the YouTube video I found.