Passat CC

Before it was released, I was raving about the Passat CC. I am familiar with their older models and think its one of the best buys on the market. I had my opinions as to how they could improve it, but they blew me away on this one. The design is a great direction, the coupe 4 door is cool. Yes, the Mercedes has one but can YOU afford a Mercedes CLS? NO, but you do want the design. I’ve always considered VW BMW’s lil brother. The quality in much more robust than its Japanese rivalries. You can tell just by opening and closing the door. Just listen AND feel the difference.

What I like about it other than the design which I already mentioned, is that its slightly larger then before and the interior is very luxurious/sporty. The balance is almost perfect. The seats are my favorite feature. They seem to wrap around you, like a school girl holding a baby kitten. Gentle but snug. Also, the rear seats have a separator. It’s no longer a bench. Imagine 2 separate seats in the rear with a mini table in between. Other than that everything else is pretty much above standard.

What I don’t like is there’s NO INTEGRATED IPOD!! What car company would make a car without this feature! Does anyone use CD’s anymore? LOL. Also, NO BlueTooth Phone integration. These should be a must in new cars. Especially anything over 25k. Next, I’m not liking the ride height and wheel size. The height kills the overall look of the car. The difference of 2 inches is night and day. It can turn your daughters volleyball mobile into Batman’s in between cruiser. As for the ride, it’s a bit loud with road noise and the engine (2.0) sounds thin if that makes any sense. Doesn’t sound tight and solid.

I know I’m all over the map with my review, but I’m writing it down as I think of it. If you want to know more go to VW and test drive one. My final opinion is Yes I’d recommend it for others but for the price (27-35k) I personally think I can get more car elsewhere. BUT I DO like the car… A LOT!