Volkswagen Passat CC test drive since 2009 sedan
Ice and fire
VW Passat CC. Price: N.D. On sale: since November 2008 The appearance of the new Volkswagen compartment, which the creators called Passat CC, can be misleading. This car is comparable to a snowy mountain peak, the top of which at any time can explode under the pressure of all -devouring fire lava. Pacification is deceptive
The front of the Volkswagen Passat CC body has a significant resemblance to the base model, but there are individual features. We can say that the forms of the sedan and the compartment skillful designers united. The grille of the radiator with two large crossbars and the VW logo looks more powerful. Three large air intakes were placed in the lower part, the turning indicators and fog lights built into the bumper. Below is a sports spoiler, called up, according to the idea of \u200b\u200bengineers, to increase clamping force at high speeds.
Pay attention to the smooth lines of the body. Poking the roof smoothly flows from the windshield to the trunk, going beyond the rear racks. Side glass form a narrow arc outlined by chrome edging, and, being unbramal, additionally emphasizes the sports spirit of the car. It is worth paying attention to a sports, clearly expressed shoulder line, the so -called tornado line. In Passat CC, it connects the front wheel arches and rear lights. The upper part of the doors over chrome moldings and dilated wheel arches over standard 17-inch discs look no less solid. If this seems insufficient, order 18 -inch wheels. As an option, customers are offered an interesting design element that will appeal to residents of places suffering from a lack of sunny days. We are talking about an electric drive panoramic hatch developed specially CC. Its length is 750 mm with a width of 1120 mm. Thus, the entire space from the front of the roof to the middle racks of the body is transparent. The front cross of the roof frame over the windshield, painted black, looks good.
Let's move on to the cabin. Despite the belonging to the coupe clan, the four -door car favorably differs in the internal expanse. Immediately note: two adult passengers are placed behind. And they do not just fit, but sit comfortably, without resting their knees in the back of the front chair. Seats are established in front and rear, which are a successful compromise between sports and comfort: the moderately tough, with average lateral support made of high -quality materials. Among other things, the new system provides active ventilation of the pillow and back of the seats. Almost silent fans pump about 320 liters of air per minute. We continue the topic of comfort. Passat CC was the first Volkswagen model with a climate control system that has an intuitive and visual menu structure. The driver and front passenger use practical rotary regulators for configuration, which, plus to the main purpose, act as a mini-screens: the selected temperature is displayed directly on them. Additionally, climate control parameters are displayed on the audio system display.
It remains to add that the choice of customers offers inserts from natural wood and mattressed aluminum. It is interesting that in the decorative panels of the doors throughout the contour you can integrate the backlight, which should create a pleasant atmosphere in the cabin in the dark. Now about the engines. The weakest version of Passat CC is equipped with a gasoline TSI, which develops 160 liters. With. (at 5000 min-1). This turbocharged engine is economical: the average fuel consumption is 7.6 liters per 100 km of run. Acceleration up to 100 km/h takes 8.6 s, and the maximum speed is 222 km/h. This machine is standardly aggregated with a 6 -speed mechanical KP, but there is also the possibility of installing a 7 -speed DSG box.
The middle brother can be considered a 200-horsepower 4-cylinder TSI, equipped with a turbocharger. But for the test, we chose the most powerful V6 option, developing 300 horses. The volume of 3.6 liters allows you to accelerate the four -door compartment to hundreds per 5.6 s. At the same time, the average consumption attention! 10.1 liters! The fact that this indicator is true, managed to verify during the eight -hour marathon on alpine serpentines. Despite the dynamic ride, the on -board computer stubbornly showed 9-10 liters. Bravo! The maximum speed limited by electronics reaches 250 km/h. I wonder what limit CC is able to accelerate if you turn off the limiter?
During a trip on mountain roads, CC had never given a reason to doubt his humility. It is worth emphasizing that the 300-horsepower version is equipped only by the 4Motion all-wheel drive system is not given to another. An adaptive suspension, which allows to constantly improve the dynamics of the car, offers a choice of three modes: Normal, Sport and Comfort. The last two are included in the key located to the right of the KP lever. The rigidity of the suspension is constantly changing, adapting to the situation and the quality of the road surface. In addition, the system responds to acceleration, braking and rotation of the steering wheel. Robot instead of man
One of the most interesting Passat CC options is the Lane Assist system. With an unintentional intersection of marking lines, which often comes from the inattention of the driver, the electronic mind automatically
corrects the position of the wheels. As a result, the car returns to the correct trajectory. This will bring additional comfort and security into the management process. According to European data, 14% of all accidents in which there are victims are caused by the congress from their lane. Lane Assist will reduce the numbers of this sad statistics. If the driver turns on the turning indicator for the maneuver, Lane Assist immediately disconnects. You can turn on the system using a multifunctional display. For activation, the driver selects the menu item. If after that the system is not deactivated, then it will turn on after reaching a speed of 65 km/h. The camera, located in the area of \u200b\u200bthe rear -view and rain sensor, is able to determine both intermittent and solid marking lines. 
Driving The rapid Passat CC looks spectacular on city streets.
Salon
The quality of decoration materials deserves the highest praise.
Comfort
Unlike many compartment, Passat CC gives comfort not only to the driver and front passenger, but also to those who are behind.
Safety
The car is equipped with the latest security systems. Few people doubt that Passat CC will receive the highest ratings of EURONCAP.
Price
The price of a car that will begin to be sold only in November is not yet determined.
Advantages and disadvantages + Excellent handling, acceleration dynamics, comfort, economy, design.
- Complex algorithm of the Lane Assis system.
Specifications
Mark and model - VW Passat CC
Dimensions - 4795x1855x1420 mm
Engine - gasoline, 3597 cm3, 300 hp/min -1
Transmission - DSG, 7 -speed
Dynamics - Max 250 km/h; 5.6 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Mercedes -Benz CLS
Our opinion
In terms of dynamics and comfort, Volkswagen Passat CC has come close to a few cars that include premium brands. At the same time, innovations like super -economic engines and DSG boxes give the people's manufacturer a solid head start. Deserve praises and appearance. Using the basis of the standard Passat, German designers have created a very attractive car.
Author: Stanislav Pavlov
Source: Magazine 5 wheel [June 2008]
