2012 Volkswagen Cc in Conshohocken, PA - $3,995

Designed and engineered to blend sports car dynamics and dimensions with sedan comfort in a sophisticated package, the CC is the German automaker’s flagship in the United States. The exterior shape of the CC features a masculine shoulder line, which visually connects the front wheel to the taillights, providing the emotional and expressive stance of a sports coupe with the convenience of a sedan.

Combined with a low, rear-swept roofline and well-planted stance, other distinguishing exterior cues include: frameless doors; flowing lines in the side profile; larger, more prominent brand-specific face with bolder cross-strut chrome grille design; and a large panoramic power vent sunroof.

Fresh from a redesign in 2013, the CC carries over into 2014 with few but significant updates, including the introduction of standard navigation and VW Car-Net™ connected services to all CC models. VW Car-Net offers a wealth of security and convenience features, including Automatic Crash Notification, access to roadside assistance, and stolen vehicle location assistance. In addition, VW Car-Net adds: remote vehicle access; boundary and speed alerts; a vehicle health report; and an enhanced POI service. Most of the features can be administered through a handy iPhone® or Android® smartphone app.

A new trim, 2.0T Executive, offers many of the features found on the range-topping CC VR6® 4Motion® Executive. Amenities include: RNS 510 premium navigation system with four-year SiriusXM® Traffic and three-month trial to SiriusXM Travel Link™; Keyless access and push-button start; leather seating surfaces; sunroof; 18-inch “St. Louis” aluminum-alloy wheels; ambient lighting; engineered ebony interior trim, and available Truffle Brown interior.

One brand-new feature found on the Executive trims is a hands-free easy-open trunk feature, which opens the trunk lid with a swipe of a foot under the rear bumper and keys in pocket.

Available in 2.0T Sport, 2.0T R-Line, 2.0T Executive and VR6 4MOTION Executive models, the CC is powered by a 2.0L turbo-charged four-cylinder engine or a 3.6L V6 prime mover. The V6 engine is a refined version of the automaker’s famous narrow-angle V6 that feature cylinder banks that create a “V” angle of just 10.6 degrees – resulting in a more compact sized power plant.

Torque is communicated to the street through the standard six-speed manual gearbox. A six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) automatic transmission with Tiptronic is an available option for the four-cylinder models and standard with the V6. All-wheel drive is also standard with the V6.

Every CC is equipped with a specifically tuned sport suspension and electromechanical power steering with dual-pinions for exceptional, performance-oriented ride and handling characteristics. Control hardware consists of a sophisticated McPherson concept up front, with a triangular wishbone configuration, coil springs, telescopic self-leveling shocks and a stabilizer bar. At the rear, a fully-independent four-link setup includes coil springs, telescopic shocks and a stabilizer bar for the best in control and aggressive handling.

Inside the elegant four-passenger cabin, ergonomically formed sport seats are positioned to sit low and offer improved lateral support to enhance the feeling of connectivity between driver, passengers and machine without a sacrifice in comfort. The split folding rear seats insure utility and versatility as needed, separated by a center roll-top covered fold-down console for drinks and an emergency medical kit.

A leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter are standard equipment, along with chrome finished dial appointments. Full brushed aluminum trim is standard on the Executive and VR6 models. The Sport model incorporates V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces, while the other CC models carry leather-skinned sport seats.

Dimensions & specifications
Wheelbase: 106.7; length: 189.1; width: 73.0; height: 55.8
All vehicle measurements are in inches

Engine: 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder – 200 hp at 5,100 rpm and 207 lbs-ft of torque at 1,700 rpm; 3.6L V6 – 280 hp at 6,200 rpm and 265 lbs-ft of torque at 2,750 rpm.
Transmission: six-speed manual, six-speed DSG automatic with Tiptronic
EPA Fuel Economy: 2.0L four-cylinder turbo – 21 city/32 hwy. (manual), 22 city/31 hwy. (automatic); 3.6L V6 – 17 city/25 hwy.
Cargo capacity: 13.2 cubic feet

Safety features
Dual front airbags, front seat mounted side-impact airbags, head curtain airbags, anti-intrusion side door beams, LED daytime running lights, Bi-Xenon high intensity discharge headlamps with adaptive front lighting system, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, brake assist, electronic stability control, automatic slip regulation, electronic differential lock, rearview camera, navigation system, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, VW Car-Net connected services, tire pressure monitoring system, alarm system, hill holder system, rain-sensing intermittent variable windshield wipers, Immobilizer III theft deterrent system, remote keyless entry, central locking system, and automatic power door locks. 2.0T Executive adds keyless access with push button start, and easy open hands-free trunk access. VR6 4MOTION adds park distance control with front/rear sensors.

Warranty
Basic: 3-year/36,000 mile Bumper-to-bumper
No-Charge Scheduled Maintenance: 3-year/36,000 mile
Power-train: 5-year/60,000 mile
Corrosion: 12-year/unlimited

Pricing
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2014 Volkswagen CC sedan starts from $31,795 for the 2.0T Sport up to $42,895 for the VR6 4MOTION Executive. Destination charges add $865.