Where to begin? Inside and outside, the CC is a step up for Volkswagen.
As compared to the classic Passat, the CC is a bit more than an inch longer and wider, and is nearly three inches lower. This gives the CC a distinctive Coupe look with the convenience of four doors.
Especially distinctive are the flowing lines of the car’s side profile. The roof sweeps a very flat curve from the A pillars to far beyond the C pillar toward the rear.
Designers speak of a so-called tornado line beneath the window. In the case of the 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.
More dominant than on any other Volkswagen, the radiator grill with its two cross-struts and centrally placed VW logo extends between the trapezoidal headlamps.The lower borders of the air inlets are formed by a sports car spoiler that optimizes the downforce of the CC at higher speeds. An indicator of the CC’s excellent overall aerodynamic qualities is its drag coefficient of 0.29.
The rear end of the CC is also marked by unique design.
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 cross-stripe in glass look. From a purely visual perspective, it extends the glass look and thereby underscores the dynamic character of the CC.
Newly developed for the CC is an electrically actuated Panorama vent sunroof. The transparent roof is 30 inches long and 44 inches wide.This means that it covers the entire frontal area up to the B pillars.
The cockpit design of the classic Passat is already considered exceptionally sporty, elegant and high-end.The CC is a pure four-seater and the coupe philosophy is reflected in the interior in this seat layout too. Standard features include a center armrest between the two rear seats and an additional storage compartment. This compartment has two variable beverage holders witha sliding cover to close them. When the center armrest is folded down, a pass-through feature makes it possible to stow longer objects such as skis into the trunk area.