Reviews of Volkswagen CC in the West

• Source: Agencies
• [17:04 July 30 2010]
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Exterior

theautochannel.com - 2009 Volkswagen CC

It's a Volkswagen, the smiling chrome-trimmed rounded trapezoid grille and uniquely-shaped headlights see to that. But other than those clues, the CC looks not at all like any other Volkswagen, ever. It's noticeably wider and lower, and sits marginally lower to the ground. And, as sleek as the Passat may look, it's a brick compared to the curvaceous CC. There is hardly a straight line to be found on its surface; even the sharply-defined character line on the sides curves gently downward as it rises toward the rear. Both the windshield and rear window are raked much more than usual, and while the base of the windshield is not all that far rearward -- it's at the rear point of the front wheels -- it seems to be as the near-fastback roofline moves the CC's visual center rearwards. The angular bulge in the hood suggest power -- and an in-line engine, although the CC's is transverse, like all current Volkswagens. Frameless door glass enhances its coupe-like character. The rear panel features huge taillights that reprise the shape of the headlights and a well-defined spoiler lip. The large VW badge at the rear is the trunk opener.

topspeed.com - 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC

Especially distinctive are the f lowing lines of the car's side profile. The roof sweeps a very flat curve from the A pillars to far beyond the C pillars toward the rear. The lines of the trunk region even extend into the rear window, as if drawn with a single line. The side windows trace a narrow arc bordered in chrome. To further intensify the sporty styling, the side windows are guided into frameless doors. Beneath the window line, a muscular, developed shoulder line is used as a style-defining design element. Designers speak of a so-called tornado line here. In the case of the Passat CC, it forms a visual connection from the front wheel wells to the taillights; its three-dimensional expression delivers a plus in tension – and that may be taken literally with regard to the stability of the external metal skin. No less powerful: the strong modulation of the door above the chrome parking guard strips, the emphasis of the side skirts and the sporty, outboard wheel wells over the standard 17-inch alloywheels. (optional 18-inch rims).

The front end of the Passat CC shows another facet of the Volkswagen brand's face. Radiator grille, headlamps and engine hood also bring together the worlds of the sedan and coupé here. More dominant than on any other Volkswagen, the radiator grille with its two cross-struts and centrally placed VW logo extends between the trapezoidal headlamps. The grille is framed in by a surface in car color whose V-like shape represents a visual interface to the engine hood with its distinctive power dome. In the lower area, three large air inlets and integrated turn signal and fog light, left and right, dominate the visual image.

The rear end of the coupé is also marked by an absolutely independent design. Large-surface dual taillights produce an unmistakable visual image, day and night. A rear spoiler – that has been very stylishly worked into the modulation of the trunk lid – tames air turbulence and, like its counterpart at the front end, supplies greater downforce. The large rear window visually extends far into the short but high-opening trunk lid. It is a continuation of the coupé’s roof line. A styling trick makes the window appear even larger and the trunk lid even smaller: the trunk lid section that directly borders the glass has a black painted design element in glass look.
Newly developed for the Passat CC is an electrically actuated Panorama vent sunroof. The transparent roof is 750 millimeters long and 1,120 millimeters wide. This means that it covers the entire frontal area up to the B pillars. In this case, the front roof rail is also in black. The "Panorama power vent sunroof", that is the proper term for it, can be raised by 40 millimeters.

autoblog.com - First Drive: 2009 Volkswagen CC

The aggressive front fascia incorporates an updated take on the familiar VW grille, badge and headlights that curve into the fenders. Rectangular turn signals sit below the headlights and above subtle fog lamps recessed into the lower grille extensions.

autos.maxabout.com - Volkswagen Passat CC
The sleek shape of the plummeting C-pillar, shortened rear overhang and revised fascia make it considerably more upmarket. The windshield and the roofline are more steeply raked.