Volkswagen unveils the new CC

VOLKSWAGEN has released the first images of its newly
titled CC, which was officially launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show on
November 16. If it looks familiar, don’t
be surprised: over 270,000 people across the world have been won over by its
predecessor, the Passat CC’s blend of four-door practicality and sleek
coupé-like styling.

At the front, the CC’s new radiator grille has strong
horizontal lines that represent Volkswagen’s new design DNA, flanked by new
bi-xenon headlights and topped with a reprofiled bonnet.

The bumper is different, too, with a new extra air
intake, and silver-coloured

‘winglets’ that frame the fog lights.

Along the side, the frameless doors are carried over
from the previous model, but more sculpted sills, revised bumpers and the new
bonnet add up to create a subtly updated silhouette.

The rear bumper has also been completely redesigned,
with more emphasis on horizontal lines and a reworking of the characteristic
chrome strip. The tail lights are new as
well, not just in their more dramatic design, but also in their use of
LEDs. The number plate lights are also
now LED. As before, the Volkswagen logo
doubles as the handle for the boot, and it can now optionally contain a rear-view
camera.

From launch, the Irish engine range for the CC will
comprise powerful and efficient 2.0-litre TDI 140 bhp or 170 bhp common rail
diesels, both in Tax Band B. Both engines are available optionally with 6 speed
manual or 7 speed auto DSG. All derivatives will have Blue Motion Technologies
as standard.

The 170 bhp now has a standard XDS differential, an
electronic cross-axle traction control system for improved traction and
handling.