2009 Volkswagen CC Reviews @TheCarConnection update 28 May’09

The 2009 Volkswagen CC is not the safest, most practical, or sportiest sedan in its segment, but its interior and exterior styling are matched only by vehicles costing significantly more.

Introduction of 2009 Volkswagen CC

The 2009 CC is a 4-door, 4-passenger sports sedan, available in 4 trims, ranging from the Sport to the VR6 4Motion.

Upon introduction, the Sport is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 200-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The VR6 4Motion is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 280-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2009 CC is all-new for 2009.

Index of Volkswagen CC Reviews

• TheCarConnection—STYLING:From the dash to the grille, it’s clear that Volkswagen has placed a very strong emphasis on styling for the debut of the 2009 Volkswagen CC;PERFORMANCE:While the numb steering feel discourages spirited driving in the 2009 Volkswagen CC, it offers satisfying overall performance;QUALITY:The 2009 Volkswagen CC goes well above and beyond its price tag to offer a luxurious experience that leaves little to be desired; SAFETY:There are no glaring flaws with the 2009 Volkswagen CC’s safety features, but crash-test results aren’t at the front of the pack;FEATURES:From Bluetooth to navigation to high-end audio systems, the 2009 Volkswagen CC has it all—but most of it is optional.

• Auto123—The Passat CC is a stunning car and possibly the most striking VW design since the original Beetle. We wouldn’t be surprised to see the regular Passat retire in favour of the CC, and the latter might even steal sales from the Jetta GLI.Why? Simply because for 32 grand, you get a spacious, nicely-equipped and especially beautiful sedan. The base model isn’t as powerful as the competition, but it doesn’t need to be; a supermodel doesn’t run during fashion shows but struts, and the Passat CC does that very well.

Volkswagen CC Videos Show

• http://www.vimeo.com/3243268
• http://www.vimeo.com/2671608

Buying Tips:
Skip the V-6 and the 4Motion all-wheel drive; you’ll get all of the remarkable style with better overall performance and greater ride comfort (the larger wheels decrease ride quality but don’t improve handling). You’ll also save over $10,000.

About Volkswagen
Volkswagen Canada started in 1952 and now relies on a network of 130 dealers. In addition to the affordable City Golf and City Jetta, Rabbit, Jetta (sedan, wagon, TDI) and Passat), the people’s car company offers the retro-inspired New Beetle (coupe, cabriolet), the sporty GTI and EOS as well as the Touareg 2 and Tiguan SUVs.