2009 VW Passat (What Happened?)

[VW_Lover89]

This is from local VW dealership in Sacramento, and I must say the new Passat does not have a good look in my opinion.









The long strech reminds me of the Mercedes S550 sedan


And the Buick Lucerne


However, I thought the 2006-2008 models looked better

[Deserion]

It's a new model, the Passat CC. It goes alongside the sedan, essentially like this:


Mercedes-Benz CLS

I think it's quite striking, personally.

[dnyed]

I LIKE it!


I kinda miss mine, but not as much as any of my NB's.

[yellowherbie]

I the new passat's!

[dnyed]

Are you sure that is a Passat? There is no badging, and I heard that they are bringing back the Phaeton.

[CGK]

When the CC (Comfort Coupe') was initially announced by VW, it was to known as the CC only. It was not designated as a "Passat" CC by VW. The reason was that it's position in the lineup was to be between the Passat and the Phaeton.
However, since the target market for the CC is really the U.S., VW caved and started to refer the upscale model as the Passat CC. Mostly because every auto publication and news outlet referred to the new model as the new Passat CC.
It still has somewhat of an identity crisis since there is no identifying badge indicating that it's a Passat or a CC or a Passat CC. Even the VWoA website refers to it as only the CC.
So, call it what you will. Still a very good looking car (IMHO) that's packed with features that would command a much higher price point than what VW is offering for.

[Deserion]

Originally Posted by dnyed

Are you sure that is a Passat? There is no badging, and I heard that they are bringing back the Phaeton.

Yup, it's the Passat CC (as previously noted). Basically, a high-line, four-seat, Passat coupe that's the more mature of the Passat lineup. On the Monroney, it's called "CC" (as in all VWoA press material), elsewhere in the world it's called "Passat CC".



I want one! It has the new cluster/steering wheel setup (white gauges, white/black MFD), new HVAC controls, it's sexy.

[Ollie]

I saw a couple at the dealer. I'm not too happy about the body, but I love the interior (black and tan and nice leather, etc). My first thought was that they were trying to ease people into acceptance for the Phaeton instead of dropping it in the lineup like a UFO. I wasn't happy with Phaeton- I would have much preferred the original Concept D car that I think it was begun as. Something about a $75,000 fastback makes me smile... basically the same luxury class as the old VW 411 and 412 in the 70s.

[dnyed]

Not sorry, but dang, those are hot!

[mrchaotica]

Originally Posted by Deserion

Basically, a high-line, four-seat, Passat coupe that's the more mature of the Passat lineup.

It's not a coupe, it's a stupid four-door sedan with ****** rear headroom! What's the point?!

And yes, I have exactly the same opinion of all the other Mercedes CLS wannabes, not to mention the CLS itself!

This is how a four-door sedan is supposed to look! Embrace the squareness!

[larryziegler]

Originally Posted by mrchaotica

This is how a four-door sedan is supposed to look! Embrace the squareness!

This said about something made from a car company near the brink of extinction. As Moon Unit Zappa would say....."Gag me with a spoon!"
*Puking motion with index finger*
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion here, so I'll let it be at that.

[hestersu]

I like the CC. First picture I've seen and it looks pretty nice. I need to see it in person for a final opinion.

It's pretty hard to get a really unique design in the automotive market. Pretty much every car has some element of another car/brand. Car designers move around a lot - you are bound to get similarities between manufacturers.

[AmyJane]

I'm loving the CC, also. It's pretty damn hot, IMO

[thunder bug]

They are pretty damn hot in my opinion,wish I had the time to drive everything.

[pdoel]

I think the CC is pretty hot looking. Can't wait to see one in person.

[Dre]

It looks like a cross between a Lexus and a Audi...I agree, it does not look like a traditional V-Dub.

[Herbie3Rivers]

I've looked at a couple of Passat CCs and I have to say that I LOVE them. It's one of those cars that I put under the Sexy Styling segment. It definately is not something that I expected from VW. Audi for shure.

[Pulgamovil]

I really like the CC so much that maybe Ill get one in the 2.0 turbo version... but then again the Mk VI GTI looks VERY cool!
I guess VW has a very good lineup, if only they make a perfect NEW new beetle...(wishing)

[thegman1234]

Originally Posted by mrchaotica

It's not a coupe, it's a stupid four-door sedan with ****** rear headroom! What's the point?!

And yes, I have exactly the same opinion of all the other Mercedes CLS wannabes, not to mention the CLS itself!

This is how a four-door sedan is supposed to look! Embrace the squareness!

I've always felt the same way about this situation ever since the CLS came out. A four door with coupe lines is still a sedan to me. I think it's kind of aggravating how everyone is doing this now.

However, the Passat CC is beautiful, and I think it's really going to help VW compete as do the MK5s. It really looks like it belongs in the luxury class that the Passat is a part of. It's definitely a car that's going to have people going... "Oh my god, that's a Volkswagen?" I'd love to see the interior. I actually saw one of these at my local (Donaldsons) the other day and didn't know until now that it was a Passat CC. I thought it was a Phaeton haha.

[callisto9]

I didn't like it when they changed the design in 2006 - the Passats are looking like every other car out there. I say "meh".