Article Comments - 2009 Volkswagen CC First Drive

25 messages, Last post on Jun 14, 2009 at 3:52 PM

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#1 of 25 Article Comments - 2009 Volkswagen CC First Drive by KarenS HOST Apr 11, 2008 (6:55 am)
The 2009 Volkswagen CC is the most visually arresting VW sedan ever, and once it arrives in the U.S. next fall, it might once again give the people's car company the same luster in America that the brand once had. Read more and let us know what you think! First Drive: 2009 Volkswagen CC Replies to this message: praz (Apr 11, 2008 4:40 pm)
#2 of 25 Haven't seen this in person yet... by aubreyt Apr 11, 2008 (4:04 pm)
and the overall execution is decent but is it just me or does the back resemble a Hyundai Azera? Also does the front over hang have to be so long? I suppose this is what you get with front wheel drive but it detracts from what is otherwise a nice looking vehicle.
#3 of 25 Re: Article Comments - 2009 Volkswagen CC First Drive [KarenS] by praz Apr 11, 2008 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Apr 11, 2008 6:55 am) Karen, Yesterday evening I started the discussion on CC but for some reason it never got posted and today morning I saw an article on CC and your post. I am not sure why my message did not get posted. Anyway, I did not see your post until now but had already posted my message in the discussion "2009 CC" Praz
#4 of 25 Styling by albook Apr 11, 2008 (5:41 pm)
Front looks good. Back doesn't.
#5 of 25 Decent looking car, but... by thatcardude Apr 12, 2008 (6:32 am)
This is a nice addition to the VW lineup as long as the price is managable. On a slightly different note (mentioned in this article), how dare you associate a lowly 5.6 second 0-60 time with the BMW 335 coupe automatic!!! Shame on you!!! What side of the universe have you been living on? Anyone who knows anything about cars know that a 335i (even in an automatic) can trounce 5.6 0-60 times. Do your homework before committing such a crime to paper!!!
#6 of 25 New 2.0t by venus537 Apr 12, 2008 (7:11 am)
It’s stated that the base 2009 Volkswagen CC models will get the 2.0t engine rated at 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. But the base 2009 Audi A4 will get the “new” 2.0t engine with 211 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Is the “new” 2.0t going to be exclusive to Audi models or will the Volkswagen CC get this new engine too? Karen, is there anyway one of the editors can answer this? Thanks. Replies to this message: rv65 (Apr 28, 2008 8:59 pm)
#7 of 25 A New Trend? by davewoodall Apr 12, 2008 (2:45 pm)
In profile, this car has a disturbing similarity to Honda's new Accord. Starting from the rear of both cars and moving forward, all looks good (especially the VW with its much more exciting roofline) until you get to the A-pillar; from that point forward it seems to be the work of an entirely different designer. It's like the head of a Basset Hound was transplanted onto the body of a Greyhound; completely without a sense of balance and proportion. Coming as they are from two different manufacturers on two different continents, I sincerely hope this isn't a preview of the "Next Thing" in the mid-priced coupe and sedan market. If so, I'll be hanging onto my current A6 and hoping this is just a passing fad.
#8 of 25 This makes more sense by 6sptl Apr 13, 2008 (7:07 pm)
This is more akin to an avalon than a mercedes. About time VW figured out that making a car that competes with another car in the same stable is stupid. This car gives an option for more space than a passat without stepping on an A6 toes unduly. VW makes very nice cars, If they could make cars that were reliable consistently they would give the Japanese something to worry about. However VW's reliability continues to be like a yoyo with most vehicles being pretty bad.
#9 of 25 yawn by orangelebaron Apr 23, 2008 (8:08 pm)
I'm sorry but it looks like a German version of a Japanese car. It's not that visually arresting... sorry. Bland truck-like generic horizontal bar grille. regular VW taillights just stretched out a little. swoopy roof just like any other swoopy roof Lexus Shmexus. The two-tone ribbed seats are very nice though. Cars like these just make me yearn for cars like the 1975 Pontiac Grand Am I saw the other day. At least they were something to look at. This car really doesn't do anything special, style wise.
#10 of 25 Now this is a sharp sedan! by teerex Apr 23, 2008 (9:53 pm)
I think VW will have hit on it's hands with this car. It certainly makes the current Passat look dowdy, and the Audi A6 even worse. Love the interior, especially the ribbed seats. If VW keeps the big tasteful wheels and keeps the car low and purposeful in it's stance, I think it will do very well here. No sneaking in the "ready for the flood" springs for the NA market as so may European manufacturers do after showing off pictures of the European models! I've seen so many of them that look like a damn Jeep by the time they get to our lots.