Volkswagen

CC

The CC is now an independent model having once carried the Passat label as a prefix. The car is stylish, beautifully crafted, packed with technology and certainly worthy of its own identity.

The good

Beautifully streamlined, packed with technology and great to drive

The bad

Quite pricey - cheaper models in the segment

Tech Specs

Price from

£25,005

Combined Fuel up to

62.8mpg

0-62 from

8.1 seconds

max speed up to

145mph

co2 from

114g/km

Test Drive

Volkswagen CC GT 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 177PS DSG

The Passat CC has become so successful that it has ditched its dependence on the Passat label and gone it alone as the straightforward CC.

With its massive fleet following, the bullet-like CC looks great from every angle and the latest derivative features new VW design DNA which includes a new radiator grille with very strong horizontal lines and the large VW emblem sitting boldly in the middle. In addition, there are redesigned bumpers and new LED tail lights.

Other eye-catching features of the streamlined four-door coupe model include electrically adjustable and heated body-coloured door mirrors with integrated indicators, daytime running lights, 18-inch alloys, bi-xenon headlights with automatic range adjustment, privacy glass, twin tailpipes and much more besides.

The interior layout is relatively simplistic in design, but fear not as there’s a whole array of techno treats at your disposal.

These include incredibly comfortable seats which are made from the finest nappa leather and can be heated. The driver’s seat even offers a massage function to make longer journeys that little bit more bearable.

Elsewhere, there is a sat nav infotainment system with 6.5-inch colour touchscreen and 10 speakers, dual-zone climate control, cruise control with automatic distance control, a stop/start function which helps the car achieve maximum fuel efficiency and plenty more.

All occupants benefit from a vast amount of leg room and the storage will never be limited thanks to the massive boot which can be increased further thanks to 60:40 split-folding rear seats.

So the CC looks great, is comfortable and has plenty of tech spec built in, but how does the performance match up?

Well, once again VW has a winner with the CC. In and around town, it proved easy to manoeuvre through the busy traffic and parking is made simpler thanks to sensors and a rear-view camera.

Although be warned – a larger space is essential due the vehicle’s length.

Then out on the faster motorways and country lanes, the 2.0-litre diesel-powered engine bursts into action and delivers ample get-up-and-go as the vehicle moves efficiently through the a six-speed automatic transmission. The handling and road-holding is excellent and road surface and engine noise is minimal.

The test car, priced at just over £35k with a number of optional extras, boasted a 0-62mph sprint time of just 8.4 seconds and a top speed of 137mph. According to VW it can achieve 54.3mpg on a combined cycle.

As one might expect, the CC has a very comprehensive range of safety features, including anti-lock brakes with brake assist system and electronic brakeforce distribution, traction control, electronic stabilisation programme, numerous airbags and lots more.

All in all the VW CC is the perfect car for business drivers, which explains why they account for 80 per cent of sales. But it also doubles up as an ideal family vehicle too.