2009 Volkswagen Passat CC

We're not sure where VW is going with the Passat CC. The company says the driving dynamics will offer a more sporting ride, but there isn't much talk in the voluminous press kit about much that's been done to the car to make it perform better than a standard Passat. Engine choices are the same as the regular sedan, with the six-cylinder gaining roughly 15 horsepower. The minimally wider stance won't help handling that dramatically, nor will the more aerodynamic shape.
There are a lot more technological gadgets added to the CC, though, including an adjustable suspension system called Dynamic Drive Control, which will probably be an option in the U.S. We usually find systems like this neither dynamic nor interesting in real-world driving. There will also be a park assist system — as part of an option package — that will steer the car into a parking spot using cameras, sensors and software much like the new Lexus LS. Drivers will control the braking and acceleration during the maneuver, but the car will turn the steering wheel to fit into a tough spot. A Lane Assist program sounds similar to Infiniti's setup, correcting the Passat CC if it strays into a lane it shouldn't. All-wheel drive will also be available.
Pricing hasn't been finalized for the CC, but we know it will start in the mid- to high-$20,000 range and could easily top $40,000 when well-equipped with features like park assist. That's still roughly $20,000 less than the Lexus LS460 that parks itself.
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