2009 Volkswagen Passat CC

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By  Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The destined-for-production model unveiled at Volkswagen's Detroit show stand undeniably has more than a little extra dash of panache compared to the Passat sedan. The so-called 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC not only bears the name of one of one of America's most popular on-a-budget family sedans ; it has a similar size overall, too. Just a little bit of utility is sacrificed for a lot more style and flair, along with a host of high-tech features, to create a product that promises to be more desirable and exclusive. Having learned its lesson with the big, expensive Phaeton , VW looks to be reaching upscale from the Passat with a new, more incremental strategy as it bolsters its product line with products like the upcoming Tiguan . With the Phaeton now discontinued in the U.S. market, the CC looks destined for the top of the automaker’s U.S. product line. The Passat CC’s curvaceous styling and very coupe-like silhouette will likely be more eye catching that the ... Read full review

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