You could buy an Audi, BMW or Mercedes to dress up your company car parking space, or you could buy a Volkswagen CC. Yes, Volkswagen has a classy four-door coupe that’s more than just a sleek looking sedan. It’s full of charm and character; however you’d better act fast because the Arteon is around the corner.
The 3.6 six-cylinder is no longer available but you can make do with the familiar 2-liter turbo four. It does offer decent punch and is quite flexible where it matters the most. However, we certainly wish that it were as potent as the one found in the Golf R. Most will be completely satisfied with this engine though because running costs are respectable and the starting price of the CC means that it’s way cheaper than the BMW 4-series gran-coupe and Mercedes CLS.
On the road the CC holds onto corners and bends well. It doesn’t feel like a glorified Passat but it certainly is far from the classier rivals from BMW and Mercedes. You’ll find that steering feedback is just enough and the overall suspension doesn’t feel rock hard, but provides a striking balance between comfort and handling. However, the rear windscreen creates huge blind spots, and the slopping roofline means that rear passengers will have to duck down lower than comfort to get into the rear seat. Once you’re back there, the space isn’t very inviting if you’re a tall passenger and don’t even get us started on legroom. It’s best described as a two plus two affair because three abreast is pushing it to limits outside of the realm of comfort. The boot space is quite generous though, but it is far from versatile like the BMW 4-series gran-coupe hatchback design.
The CC doesn’t look like much of a value on paper until you dip into the standard kit. You get plenty of kit for the money which is hard to say about some of its keen rivals. Leatherette seating surfaces, bi-xenon headlamps, push button ignition and navigation system are also standard. The R-Line adds a body-kit and 18-inch alloy wheels. The option for 4motion all-wheel-drive used to be solely for the 3.6 but that engine is no longer available and either is the all-wheel-drive. We do hope that the all-wheel-drive does make a return in the future with the Arteon.
The CC isn’t the newest kid on the block but it certainly does have charm and classiness that some rivals can’t quite match. It may not be the sharpest to drive but it certainly does hold its own well and in a segment all about standing out, the CC still looks fresh.
Likes: The turbo engine spools well and running costs are decent. The interior is classy and the driving dynamics are much sharper than expected.
Dislikes: Wait for the Arteon.
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