2009 Volkswagen CC Sport

Sport sedan with coupe styling

By Nina Russin

2009 Volkswagen CC

The Volkswagen CC is a car that turns heads: a sedan disguised as a coupe. A sporty interior provides seating for four. A small pass-through between the rear seats makes it possible to load skis, snowboards, or other long cargo inside.

Despite its luxurious appearance, the CC is an ALV best value: the Sport grade tested starts at $27,100. Standard equipment includes steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth interface, power heated front seats, automatic climate control, and remote keyless entry.

The best part of the CC lies under the hood: a turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, rated at 200 horsepower. Direct injection gives the engine exceptional throttle response. Zero-to-sixty acceleration with a six-speed automatic transmission is 7.4 seconds.

Buyers who want more power and four-season capability can upgrade to a 280-horsepower V6 engine with available all-wheel drive. Read the rest of this entry »