2009 Volkswagen CC

TheCarConnection.com consulted what the most authoritative auto critics have written about the new Volkswagen CC to produce this conclusive review of the new Volkswagen CC--also known as the Volkswagen Passat CC. TheCarConnection.com editors also drove the CC in order to interweave our expert opinion to help you make the right decision on a new car.

Likes
Eye-catching exterior
Exquisite interior style and details
Frameless windows coordinated brilliantly with door closing
Price/style mix in base 2.0T models

Dislikes
Harsh ride with larger wheel options
Zero steering feel
Touchy brakes
Balky six-speed automatic
No USB connect for iPod--only aux jack

The 2009 Volkswagen CC marks the People's Car Company's second attempt at the luxury sedan market. VW learned plenty of lessons--the hard way--with its stratospherically-priced, Phaeton that never saw much in the way of sales. This time, they looked within their own stable for a front-drive sedan upon which to build a sybaritic--and quite stunning--four-door coupe along the lines of Mercedes' CLS.