Volkswagen unveiled the latest addition to its passenger car line-up at the North American International Auto Show last week, the new Passat CC.

The new Volkswagen Passat CC gives coupe-like styling to the Passat range without compromising on space.

Drawing on the virtues of the Passat model, the new four-seat CC model not only provides a new look but also pioneering new comfort, safety and dynamic technologies.

Featuring the profile and stance of a coupé, yet benefiting from four doors and four individual seats with good headroom, the new Passat CC aims to combine the virtues of desirability with practicality.

The new Passat CC measures 4,796mm long and 1,856mm wide, which is a gain of 31mm in length over the standard Passat and 36mm in width. Accordingly, the rear track grows by 16mm while the front track is widened by 11mm. The sleek new profile accounts for a 50mm reduction in the overall height of the vehicle.

The new look continues inside the vehicle. A new steering wheel featuring controls for the phone and entertainment systems sits behind new dials in the instrument pack. New finishes, including the option of wood or aluminium, are complemented by a subtle new ambient lighting system.

Beneath the optional touchscreen satellite navigation system are revised controls for the climate control. The front seats can be specified with integrated heating systems for the winter and cooling systems for the summer, technology previously only available on the Phaeton. In the rear, a set of individual seats are joined by a storage cubby between the two passengers.

At the heart of the new Passat CC is a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines. The entry-level petrol engine is a 1.8-litre TSI unit developing 160bhp, while next up is a 2.0 litre TSI engine, which raises the power to 200bhp. The petrol-powered line-up is completed with a 3.6 litre V6 developing 300bhp.

Two new common rail diesel engines will also be offered in 140bhp and 170bhp guises linked to either six-speed manual or DSG gearboxes.

The new Passat CC benefits from a comprehensive range of safety features, including up to eight airbags and an advanced Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP).

Production of the new Passat CC begins in the coming weeks. Expect to see the Passat CC in Ireland around summer time when final specifications and prices will be announced.

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