Volkswagen garners greater appeal with the new CC four-door coupe

Volkswagen Singapore has revealed its latest contender in the four-door coupe segment - the all-new CC to a crowd of media. Since its debut four years ago, Volkswagen has sold more than 320 thousand units of the Passat CC worldwide.

Now as a standalone model by itself, the new CC continues the marque's pursue of combining style and practicality. An array of equipments is now standard on the new car, including bi-xenon headlamps, driver-fatigue detection, and touchscreen entertainment system.

As one of the fore-runners in engine efficiency R&D, it is no surprise that the car surpasses its rivals in terms of power density and emission standards - the basic 1.8-litre in-line four pumps out 160hp and 250Nm of torque, more notably with CO2 emission of only 167g/km. On top of the 1.8 TSI, two more variants will be brought onto our local shores - a sportier 2.0TSI with 210hp, and a range-topping 3.6 V6 with 300hp on tap, both available with a 6-speed dual clutch gearbox (1.8 TSI receives a 7-speed DSG). All three CC variants meet the Euro 5 emission standards.

Blue is the new green

Speaking at the launch is Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Singapore, Dr Zeno Kerschbaumer. With reference to the new emission-based tax rebate scheduled to take effect next year, Dr Kerschbaumer illustrated the efficient and eco-friendly aspect of Volkswagen cars. Based on sales in 2011, 74% of the cars registered fall under the 'clean' segment which is entitled to a maximum of $20,000 off their registration taxes. Only three per-cent of the cars falls into the 'penalty' segment, with the remaining 23% in neutral.  

Dr Kerschbaumer also affirms the completion of a second Volkswagen Centre in Singapore, scheduled for opening on the 11th April. Situated in Macpherson, the new centre will see to a better outreach and service for local customers. 

Technical Specifications

Volkswagen CC 1.8 TSI

Engine 
Displacement: 1,798cc
Max Power (bhp): 160 @ 5,000-6,200 rpm 
Max Torque (Nm): 250 @ 1,500-4,200 rpm
Gearbox: 7-speed dual clutch automatic 

Performance / Consumption / Emission
Acceleration 0-100kmh: 8.5sec
Driven Wheels: Front
Combined Cycle (km/L): 13.9
CO2 Emission (g/km): 167

Dimensions (Identical for all variants)
Length (mm): 4,802
Width (mm): 1,855
Height (mm): 1,412
Wheelbase (mm): 2,710

Volkswagen CC 2.0 TSI

Engine 
Displacement: 1,984cc
Max Power (bhp): 210 @ 5,300-6,200 rpm 
Max Torque (Nm): 280 @ 1,700-5,200 rpm
Gearbox: 6-speed dual clutch automatic

Performance / Consumption / Emission
Acceleration 0-100kmh: 7.3sec
Driven Wheels: Front
Combined Cycle (km/L): 12.8
CO2 Emission (g/km): 182
 
Volkswagen CC 3.6

Engine 
Displacement: 3,597cc
Max Power (bhp): 300 @ 6,600 rpm 
Max Torque (Nm): 350 @ 2,400-5,300 rpm
Gearbox: 6-speed dual clutch automatic

Performance / Consumption / Emission
Acceleration 0-100kmh: 5.5sec
Driven Wheels: Permanent all-wheel drive
Combined Cycle (km/L): 10.7
CO2 Emission (g/km): 215