2010 Volkswagen CC Sport

Sporty coupe styling with the practicality of a sedan

By Nina Russin

Volkswagen CC

The CC is Volkswagen’s four-door coupe: combining a sporty aerodynamic profile with the practicality of a sedan. Buyers can choose from two engines: a turbocharged four cylinder block rated at 200 horsepower, or a 280-horsepower V-6. Buyers who opt for the larger engine can add all-wheel drive.

This year the automaker is introducing a new DSG automatic transmission as an alternative to the six-speed manual. The direct shift gearbox is an automated dual-clutch system that offers the crispness of a friction-based gearbox without the clutch pedal. Drivers can either use the automatic mode or manually select gears with the shift lever.

The test car is the base sport model, priced from $27,760, not including the $800 delivery charge. The DSG transmission adds $1100 to the base price, bringing the price as tested to $29,660. Read the rest of this entry »