The Passat is seen as an executive car and is a dependable, reliable, steady and one of the most sensible models in VW’s range. Stylish has never been on its radar but it is now!
Interior of the Passat CC
Visually the Passat CC looks the part but is there any substance beneath those attractive lines?
Sit in the rear of the car and space for those over six-foot in height is at a premium. This is due to the lowered roofline, it has been dropped by 50mm compared to the standard model.
However, the Coupe is lengthened, meaning the boot is expanded and luggage space is up to 532 litres, which is 47 litres more than the conventional four-door saloon.
Jump in and the owner will find a plush interior. Inside, the CC is very similar to the standard model. Climb inside and you’ll find that VW has made the CC very similar to the standard, it has a very well organised layout and all the switchgear is within easy reach of the driver. While, the finish on the dash and the materials are luxurious and of high quality.
VW Offers High Reliability
Become the owner of the Passat CC and there are two options when it comes to servicing the car. These include, a Time and Distance Service or a LongLife Service. The annual Time and Distance service is recommended for drivers who cover less than 10,000 miles per year and use the car for short journeys, frequent loading and towing, using high rpm, lots of acceleration and heavy braking.
A better option for those that drive on business might take the LongLife Service. It is aimed at those who commute for more than 25 miles per day at a constant speed, you must also drive with minimal load and in an economical way. The sensors on the car will measure this and you may find that you will only need a service at intervals of 18,000 miles.
VW Passat on Test
Under the bonnet of the Passat CC was a 2.0 -litre diesel engine with a power output of 140PS. This was mated to a smooth shifting six-speed gearbox. At low revs the car feels a little under-powered but this is not a sports coupe it is more of a comfort coupe. However, rev it out and there’s 236 lbs ft of torque steer, this should be enough to get past slower traffic. Have a look at the timesheet and it makes interesting reading, the Passat CC get from zero to 62mph in 9.8 seconds while the car will top out at 132mph.
In GT trim, the Passat CC gets what VW call Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC). This system allows the driver to choose the set-up, there is three variants, Comfort, Normal and Sport. The Sport stiffens the suspension to its hardest setting while comfort softens it. Drive enthusiastically and the driver should use the Sport button, the car’s body roll will decrease while the steering becomes better weighted giving the driver a better feeling when ‘pushing on’. But even if you selecting the different modes for different driving styles, the Passat CC is still not as well set-up as the Ford Mondeo.
With its attractive looks, the Passat CC is sure to attract lots of interest and with a limited number being produced, stock will be in high demand.
