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Design and Size
The CC (Comfort Coupe) from Volkswagen, a four-door coupe with a length of 4799mm, stands only 1417mm tall, complemented by a body width of 1855mm, first creating an elegant and sporty coupe character through its dimensions.
Side Profile
The side profile of the CC features extremely unusual lines. The roofline extends from the A-pillar to the C-pillar, flowing almost straight back. The lines at the trunk area further expand to the rear window, seamlessly connecting. The side windows form elongated arches, with their seams chromed for an enhanced finish. To further emphasize the sporty style, the side windows are fitted into frameless doors. Below the window line stretches a powerful shoulder line filled with strength and muscle, reinforced by an extraordinary "hurricane line."
Front Face
The front face of the CC represents another style of Volkswagen brand design. Here, the grille, headlights, and hood combine sedan and coupe styles. Particularly, the dual grilles on the radiator and the central Volkswagen logo between the trapezoidal headlights stand out more than on any other Volkswagen model. The frame of the radiator grille matches the body color, adopting a V-shape that harmonizes visually with the unique hood. Dominating the lower section visually are three large air intakes, turn signals, and fog lights on either side. The bottom edge of the air intake is designed as a sports spoiler, further optimizing downforce during high-speed driving. The excellent aerodynamic design of the CC gives it a drag coefficient of just 0.29.
Rear End
The rear end of the CC is also a new design. The large dual taillights create a unique and striking visual impact both day and night. The rear spoiler matches the style of the trunk end, smoothing airflow over the rear, producing stronger downforce similar to the front spoiler. The large rear window visually extends continuously to the "short-mouthed but wide" tailgate, continuing the top line of the coupe. The boundary between the tailgate and glass sections is almost invisible due to black interlaced stripe painting, making the rear window appear larger and the tailgate shorter. This clever design extends the glass texture, adding to the sporty feel of the CC. Additionally, a chrome decorative strip under the bumper catches the eye, resembling a continuation of the side threshold joint design.
From the A-pillar extending to the B-pillar is the panoramic ventilated sunroof.
One of the new developments in the CC is this electric panoramic ventilated sunroof. The sunroof measures 750mm long and 1120mm wide, covering the entire front seat area and extending to the B-pillar. The front end crossbeam of the roof is also black. After activation, the electric panoramic ventilated sunroof can tilt up to a height of 40mm.
Interior: Ergonomics and Details
The CC from Volkswagen is a pure four-seater, with the coupe concept directly reflected in the interior, including the seat layout. Both the front and rear seats feature fully ergonomic designs of top quality. Overall, Volkswagen has successfully improved the comfort and control of the seats in this four-door coupe. For instance, Volkswagen introduced the newly designed Climatronic automatic air conditioning system interface for the first time in the CC, which is reasonably laid out and highly intuitive. The driver and front passenger seats can adjust the temperature via practical knob-type controls, with the selected values displayed on the control keys. Additionally, the air conditioning control functions will also be displayed on the audio system screen.
In creating an elegant and stylish quality, the CC re-designed many interior details, including the entire rear seat area, dashboard, already mentioned Climatronic automatic air conditioning system, steering wheel, and door panels with stripes.
In terms of interior options, the CC offers wood and brushed aluminum finishes. The decorative strips inside the car doors not only look quite elegant but can also become part of the newly designed interior environment lighting system according to need, creating a very cozy atmosphere at night.
Cockpit
The CC features a newly designed instrument panel, where the digital dials and needles are no longer blue backlight but white. The standard multifunction display is also white instead of the usual red. The digital dials have chrome facets, alternating black and white, looking very elegant and easier to read. One detail that fully demonstrates its sports nature is that once ignited, all instrument needles can point to the maximum index.
Steering Wheel
The CC's steering wheel has been redesigned. The three-spoke multifunction leather steering wheel comes with chrome alloy decoration, paddle shifters, multifunction displays, radio adjustment, and telephone functions.
Radio-Navigation System
The top version of the CC is equipped with the RNS 510 Chinese navigation system, which includes direct touch screen control and hard disk navigation functions.
Front Seats
Higher versions of the CC come with 12-way electrically adjustable leather front seats, complete with memory functions and electrically adjustable lumbar support. The entire series of CCs are equipped with the newly developed Climatronic automatic air conditioning control function. The new air-conditioned seats can automatically ventilate the seat and backrest surfaces, greatly improving seating comfort. The airflow inside the cabin exchanges every minute at 320 liters, thanks to a fan system that operates very quietly. Three-stage air-conditioned seat control can be operated via an independent seat switch. Additionally, two integrated cup holders are located on the central console and can be closed when not in use.
Rear Seats
The rear uses a continuous leather bench seat. Unlike traditional rear seats, the backrests and seat surfaces offer lateral support optimized ergonomically. Similar to the front, this storage area also includes two variable cup holders with sliding covers. When the center armrest is lowered, one end can reach into the luggage compartment with a capacity of 535 liters (with a spare tire), forming a channel to store some longer items like skis. As standard equipment, the CC provides a 1/3-2/3 split folding rear seat backrest. Electric blinds are installed on the rear windows, protecting rear passengers' privacy or preventing direct sunlight when needed. Optionally, tinted rear windows and side rear windows can effectively absorb 65% of light.
Outstanding Powertrain System
Engine and Transmission
The CC from Volkswagen is equipped with a 3.6-liter, 220 kW / 300 hp (6000 rpm) six-cylinder engine, with a maximum torque of 350 N·m (from 2400 rpm). With such a powerful engine, the CC accelerates from rest to 100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds, with a maximum electronic speed limit of 250 km/h and an average fuel consumption of only 10.1 liters per 100 km. Volkswagen pairs this engine with a 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Meanwhile, the CC also offers a version powered by the 2.0 TSI engine, which has won the "World's Top Ten Engines" award multiple years in a row. Thanks to cylinder direct injection and turbocharging, two cutting-edge technologies in the industry, this engine brings better fuel economy and quieter performance to the CC 2.0. In terms of power output, this engine has a "high, wide, flat" engine torque curve, generating high torque at low speeds and maintaining maximum torque output across a wide speed range, providing excellent acceleration performance. Paired with the Tiptronic automatic transmission, the CC 2.0 achieves a maximum power of 147 kW and a maximum torque of 280 Nm. Simultaneously, the CC 2.0 accelerates from rest to 100 km/h in just 7.8 seconds, with a top speed of 232 km/h, easily surpassing other models. The CC 2.0 meets Euro IV emission standards, representing a greener and more environmentally friendly consumption trend.
6-speed DSG Transmission
Five years ago, Volkswagen launched the first generation dual-clutch transmission "6-speed DSG", marking the beginning of the successful path of Volkswagen's dual-clutch transmissions. This intelligent automatic transmission was designed to perfectly integrate the comfort of traditional automatic transmissions with the economy and sportiness of manual transmissions. Regardless of which Volkswagen model it serves, this dual-clutch transmission has significant potential in reducing fuel consumption.
4Motion Latest Generation All-Wheel Drive System
Volkswagen offers the latest generation 4Motion all-wheel drive system as standard equipment for the CC. Compared to previous versions, the new 4Motion has significant improvements, especially in power transfer between the front and rear axles and the all-wheel drive clutch. Most importantly, the speed difference between the front and rear wheels is no longer a necessary condition for activating the all-wheel drive system, enhancing active safety and power performance.
Details of the 4Motion system equipped on the CC: the electronic hydraulic all-wheel drive clutch operates in an oil bath. Unlike the previous version, the new system uses an electric pump to achieve pressure accumulation. The multi-disc clutch system itself is embedded in the rear axle drive system. The electric pump delivers oil to the accumulator with a working pressure of 30 bar. An electronic control unit calculates the optimal drive torque for the rear axle and controls the oil pressure transmitted to the working piston of the multi-disc clutch via valves. In this process, the required torque size for the rear axle is proportional to the contact pressure of the clutch discs. According to the size of the contact pressure, the torque size is continuously adjusted. Compared to the previous 4Motion, the new system plays an anti-slip role because it can continuously obtain working pressure. The electronic control unit allocates torque based on the load of the power shaft, thus making the anti-slip effect on the front wheels more obvious during vehicle start-up and acceleration. In extreme cases, the system can still directly transmit 100% of the torque to the rear axle.
CC Chassis Basic Structure
The CC from Volkswagen showcases the outstanding performance that a coupe should possess in terms of comfort and handling. The four-link rear suspension acoustically dampens the body through a subframe system, combined with the aluminum MacPherson front suspension and electronic power steering system, ensuring that the CC has the highest level of agility, comfort, and safety.
Front Suspension
The front suspension of the CC from Volkswagen is based on the MacPherson principle, using a low-positioned A-arm and MacPherson strut. This suspension is very lightweight, hence offering many advantages. Just the extremely robust suspension subframe, optimized for crashworthiness, is 4.5 kg lighter than a conventional steel design. The cast aluminum transverse link is also very lightweight, weighing 4.2 kg less compared to a steel design transverse link. Lightweight construction benefits the unsprung mass most, so apart from the transverse link, the rod bearings are also made of aluminum, reducing the weight by 3.2 kg. Special design makes the stabilizer part also successfully "lose weight" by 1.4 kg. Through various different lightweight construction methods, the total weight of the front suspension has been reduced by 13.3 kg. This brings even more prominent comfort, sportiness, and fuel economy.
Rear Suspension
The CC from Volkswagen uses a four-link rear suspension, also lightweight, providing high-quality ride comfort and stability. The special structure of the links allows the system to independently calibrate longitudinal and lateral dynamic performances, on the one hand ensuring optimal dynamics and ride safety, and on the other hand enhancing ride comfort.
The four-link rear suspension consists of a shock-absorbing subframe connected to the knuckle via a spring arm, pull rods, and upward transverse arms. The longitudinal wheel movement is controlled by the transverse arm. The rear suspension also uses an optimized inner tube stabilizer in terms of weight. Here, what is decisive for improving vehicle comfort is that the four-link rear suspension dampens the body through a subframe system. This solution is achieved through four rubber-metal bearings. The rubber compound is specifically used to meet special dynamic requirements during driving. The separate design of the subframe elevates the acoustic and ride comfort of the CC to the luxury sedan level.
Innovative Technology Highlights
The CC from Volkswagen integrates countless innovative automotive technologies
The first new technology is the DCC adaptive chassis control system. The adaptive chassis control system can be divided into three modes. It is important to note that this system can comprehensively improve the driving characteristics of the car because it continuously adjusts the suspension system according to road conditions and driving situations in real-time. Standard equipment for the CC also includes the significantly improved latest generation 4Motion full-time all-wheel drive system, thereby bringing even more outstanding dynamic performance and higher active safety performance.
The "Park Assist" parking assistance system is also a high-end technology. Just a touch of a button, and the system can automatically reverse the car into a side parking space without the driver needing to control the direction, only responsible for accelerating and braking.
DCC Adaptive Chassis Control System for More Dynamics and Comfort
In terms of the chassis, significantly enhancing sportiness often comes at the expense of comfort, and vice versa. Therefore, the ideal chassis should be able to adjust continuously according to road conditions or specific needs of the rider. However, this requires an electronically adjustable suspension system. The CC from Volkswagen is equipped with a new "adaptive chassis control" system as standard equipment, which can not only control the damping characteristics of the suspension but also adjust the electronic mechanical power steering system.
The "adaptive chassis control" system has three modes: normal, sport, and comfort. The driver can choose sport or comfort mode via the button to the right of the gearshift. Most importantly, the "adaptive chassis control system" improves driving characteristics continuously because the suspension system continuously adjusts according to road conditions. The system also responds to acceleration, braking, and steering inputs. The "adaptive chassis control" system reconciles the conflict between a firm sport suspension and a comfortable suspension. This means significantly improved ride comfort for the occupants.
On the other hand, if the sport mode is selected, the suspension system becomes noticeably firmer, immediately turning the CC into a responsive sports car. Meanwhile, the steering assist decreases, making the steering more direct. Opposite to the sport mode is the comfort mode, where comfort is significantly enhanced, especially noticeable on poor road conditions or at low speeds. In comfort mode, the suspension tuning is closer to the characteristics of luxury class sedans like the Phaeton.
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