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an attractive car and a welcome divergence for VW design
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it looks terrific inside and out, with styling that manages—in an ever-so-Germanic way—to look swoopy and purposeful at the same time
Winding Road »
qualifies as art not because of its mechanicals—they come courtesy of the fine Passat—but because of its sublime design
Car and Driver »
Other than its slinky exterior styling, the VW CC's cabin is arguably its most appealing attribute
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There is a lot of the CLS throughout the Passat CC.
Motor Trend »
STYLING | 9 out of 10
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an attractive car and a welcome divergence for VW design
Autoblog
it looks terrific inside and out, with styling that manages—in an ever-so-Germanic way—to look swoopy and purposeful at the same time
Winding Road
qualifies as art not because of its mechanicals—they come courtesy of the fine Passat—but because of its sublime design
Car and Driver
Other than its slinky exterior styling, the VW CC's cabin is arguably its most appealing attribute
Edmunds
There is a lot of the CLS throughout the Passat CC.
Motor Trend
If you feel that the 2011 Volkswagen CC feels a little bit like an auto-show concept, or a much more expensive vehicle, you're not alone. The CC takes after the Mercedes-Benz CLS with its stunning, coupe-like silhouette, frameless windows, and long, flowing design—including nice rear styling that tucks neatly down. Whether or not you take offense to anything with four doors calling itself a coupe, VW has successfully produced a very elegant overall design, with the exception of rather long overhangs (especially in the front).
The Volkswagen CC's interior still stands out several years after introduction; it includes details like contrast stitching, contrast color themes for the upholstery, and pleasing, upscale trims that aren't typical in a car that starts well under the $30k mark.
Conclusion
The Volkswagen CC still looks different than any other sedan in this class; if the curvy exterior isn't enough to pull you in, the elegant, inspiring interior just might.