You give up quite a bit of functionality in the name of style with the 2010 Volkswagen CC, but it offers a premium look and feel at an affordable price.
Overview of 2010 Volkswagen CC
The 2010 CC is a 4-door, 4-passenger sports sedan, available in 6 trims and MSRP as following:
Sport PZEV — $27,550
Sport — $27,550
Luxury PZEV — $32,830
Luxury — $32,830
VR6 Sport — $39,015
VR6 4Motion — $40,115
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 2010 CC is a carryover from 2009.

Index of 2010 Volkswagen CC Expert Reviews

• thecarconnection—STYLING:Expect to turn lots of heads while driving the 2010 Volkswagen CC. It looks great from inside, too;PERFORMANCE :The 2010 Volkswagen CC doesn’t offer the steering of a sport sedan, but a manual transmission brings perky straight-line performance with good fuel efficiency;QUALITY :The 2010 Volkswagen CC offers a luxury-car experience, with materials that will wow cost-conscious shoppers. The only issue might be its slight lack of rear headroom;SAFETY:Visibility is an issue in the 2010 Volkswagen CC, but otherwise this big sedan offers impressive safety;FEATURES:The 2010 Volkswagen CC comes quite well equipped, but most of the oft-desired tech features are optional.

• carseek—”The 2010 Volkswagen CC has been very well received and continues to forge its path into a blazingly bright future. Peppy power, a well designed safety system, plenty of creature comforts and sporty looks all act in conjunction to please drivers and passengers very efficiently. Test drive a new CC today and experience the ride quality that can only be delivered by an industry leader like Volkswagen.”
• Edmunds—”The 2010 Volkswagen CC is a stylish and strong-performing alternative to mainstream midsize sedans. If you can live with seating for four, it merits serious consideration.Pros eppy and fuel-efficient base turbo engine, powerful optional V6, balanced ride and handling, well-equipped, stylish inside and out, available all-wheel drive on VR6 model.Cons:Only four seats, limited rear-seat headroom, smallish trunk, VR6′s high price relative to 2.0T.”

• CarGurus—”The 2010 Volkswagen CC straddles several automotive segments, which can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on how you look at it. Owners who need the functionality of a four-door sedan to haul family and friends, but don’t want to give up sporty styling and decent performance will find the CC an attractive option. However, the CC can also be considered a jack of all trades that excels at none. Add in a price point many consider too high, and the CC becomes a hard-to-classify car for a very specific type of buyer.”

Buying Tips:
The CC is at its best with the four-cylinder engine, even with the base manual transmission if you like it. 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—and save a bunch.
Competitors Box
* Audi A4
* Cadillac CTS
* Chrysler 300
* Lexus IS
* Honda Accord Crosstour