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2009 Volkswagen CC Review

May 28, 2009

STYLING | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

The finest-looking automobile Volkswagen has ever created
Edmunds

An attractive car and a welcome divergence for VW design
Autoblog

Climate dials are large, clear, and simple to operate
ConsumerGuide

The 2009 Volkswagen CC—or Comfort Coupe—is a radical departure from VW's standard design language, but the styling is a runaway hit with reviewers. Expect to turn lots of heads while driving the Volkswagen CC.

The new-for-2009 Volkswagen CC is, according to Edmunds reviewers, "created by taking a Passat—same wheelbase, same powertrain, same basic interior—and lowering its roof line by 2 inches while radically changing the styling." Volkswagen's 2009 CC lineup will be available "in Sport, Luxury, VR6 Sport, and VR6 4Motion trim," according to ConsumerGuide, and all feature the alluring new styling elements. MyRide.com reviewers state that they are "certainly not disappointed with the exterior design," which they claim makes the 2009 Volkswagen CC "one of the most striking attractions to race down our streets in a long while." Road and Track reviewers describe one of the hallmark features as a "side character line that runs from the front to rear fenders [and] apes the sheet-metal crease on other vehicles including the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW's 3 Series." Overall, Jalopnik reviewers feel that the Volkswagen CC's exterior is "a hell of a lot less awkward than the CLS or any current BMW," and Car and Driver contends that, "depending on your styling preferences, [it] could even be considered sexy."

The sex appeal of the 2009 Volkswagen CC doesn't end with the exterior styling, as TheCarConnection.com's research uncovers a stunning interior layout for the new Volkswagen 2009 CC. Car and Driver reports that the 2009 Volkswagen CC features a new "instrument luster and an optional touch-screen navigation system" to set it apart from the standard Volkswagen Passat, and Edmunds reviewers praise the "well-laid-out, uncluttered control design." MyRide.com is even more effusive, describing the dashboard as a "combination of a texture, engineering elegance, and artistic elegance"; they add that the "cantilevered dash alone is an exquisite combination of surface contours that might be found on a vehicle costing two or three times the VW CC price." Consumers will also appreciate the intuitive, ergonomic control layout found inside the 2009 Volkswagen CC. ConsumerGuide is pleased to note that the Sport trim's "climate dials are large, clear, and simple to operate," while the Volkswagen CC "Luxury models have dual-zone climate controls that are well-lit and also intuitive to use."

Conclusion

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.

STYLING | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:The finest-looking automobile Volkswagen has ever createdEdmundsAn attractive car and a welcome divergence for VW designAutoblogClimate dials are large, clear, and simple to operateConsumerGuide The 2009 Volkswagen CC—or Comfort Coupe—is a radical departure from VW's standard design language, but the styling is a runaway hit with reviewers. Expect to turn lots of heads while driving the Volkswagen CC. The new-for-2009 Volkswagen CC is, according to Edmunds reviewers, "created by taking a Passat—same wheelbase, same powertrain, same basic interior—and lowering its roof line by 2 inches while radically changing the styling." Volkswagen's 2009 CC lineup will be available "in Sport, Luxury, VR6 Sport, and VR6 4Motion trim," according to ConsumerGuide, and all feature the alluring new styling elements. MyRide.com reviewers state that they are "certainly not disappointed with the exterior design," which they claim makes the 2009 Volkswagen CC "one of the most striking attractions to race down our streets in a long while." Road and Track reviewers describe one of the hallmark features as a "side character line that runs from the front to rear fenders [and] apes the sheet-metal crease on other vehicles including the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW's 3 Series." Overall, Jalopnik reviewers feel that the Volkswagen CC's exterior is "a hell of a lot less awkward than the CLS or any current BMW," and Car and Driver contends that, "depending on your styling preferences, [it] could even be considered sexy." The sex appeal of the 2009 Volkswagen CC doesn't end with the exterior styling, as TheCarConnection.com's research uncovers a stunning interior layout for the new Volkswagen 2009 CC. Car and Driver reports that the 2009 Volkswagen CC features a new "instrument luster and an optional touch-screen navigation system" to set it apart from the standard Volkswagen Passat, and Edmunds reviewers praise the "well-laid-out, uncluttered control design." MyRide.com is even more effusive, describing the dashboard as a "combination of a texture, engineering elegance, and artistic elegance"; they add that the "cantilevered dash alone is an exquisite combination of surface contours that might be found on a vehicle costing two or three times the VW CC price." Consumers will also appreciate the intuitive, ergonomic control layout found inside the 2009 Volkswagen CC. ConsumerGuide is pleased to note that the Sport trim's "climate dials are large, clear, and simple to operate," while the Volkswagen CC "Luxury models have dual-zone climate controls that are well-lit and also intuitive to use." ConclusionFrom 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. 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC STYLING | [10 out of 10] Edmunds: "The finest-looking automobile Volkswagen has ever created" Autoblog: "An attractive car and a welcome divergence for VW design" ConsumerGuide: "Climate dials are large, clear, and simple to operate" The 2009 Volkswagen ...

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The Volkswagen CC is really in a class all its own; it offers visual panache matched only by Mercedes' CLS sedan, which is priced starting at tens of thousands more. The new-for-'09 Audi A4 shares the CC's attention-getting styling and matches the quality—if not outright beauty—of its interior. The Cadillac CTS is also sharp outside and in, and its excellent powertrains and rear-wheel-drive chassis offer far superior driving dynamics. Chrysler's 300 is bold and handsome in a very different way than the CC, but its interior surfaces and details are a letdown. The Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 trail this pack in terms of styling excitement, but the rear-wheel-drive architecture and Lexus' attention to detail are a pleasure.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By sumncguy #1, Posted: 9/16/2009

    The bottom line is pretty accurate. I purchased a 09 VR6 Sport. Im in my second year of ownership. The steering does feel a little light but even so, this car distinctively hugs the back country roads of NC. I dont notice "touchy brakes", the tranny is a little clunky at times and I have notice those odd surges/ The safety ratings are not any worse or better than any other in its class .. if I remember correctly the Volvo S40 came out ahead. But almost none were equipped similarly without increasing the price tag substantionally.

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