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Volkswagen said the name CC stands for Comfort Coupe, recognizing its combination of a coupe-like profile with four rather than two doors. [9] While based on the Passat, and sharing its wheelbase, the CC is 27 mm (1.06 inches) longer, 50 mm (1.97 inches) lower, and 36 mm (1.42 inches) wider than the Passat.
While the MSRP of a Passat B6 is $29,300, the CC comes with a base price of $27,100. [citation needed] The Chinese-made CC was released by FAW-VW on July 15, 2010. Two engine options are provided: 1.8T and 2.0T. [9] Volkswagen facelifted the Passat CC in late 2011 for the 2012 year, with styling updates akin to those of the larger Phaeton.
Volkswagen facelifted the Passat CC in late 2011 for the 2012 year, with styling updates akin to those of the larger Phaeton. For the updated model, Volkswagen has dropped the Passat name for all markets, now matching the Volkswagen CC branding used since 2008 in North America .
The American version of the 2013 model year Volkswagen Passat made its way to Middle Eastern markets, namely Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, by the summer of 2012. [14] The five-seater sedan is available in four trim levels, all with a 170 hp (172 PS; 127 kW) 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission only.
In November 2011, VW announced that the 2012 model of the Passat was named the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year. [25] In December 2011, the Assembly Plant became the first auto plant in the world to get the LEED platinum certification. [26] A 9.5 megawatt solar park supplies 13 GWh of electricity per year; 12% of plant consumption. [24] [27]
The Volkswagen VR6 engine was designed for transverse engine installations in front-wheel drive vehicles. [2] The narrow angle of 15° between the two cylinder banks reduced the width of the engine, compared to a traditional V6 engine.
The B3 Passat switched to a transverse engine layout while the Audi 80/90 continued to use a longitudinal engine layout. The B3 Volkswagen Passat was the first B platform car to be called Passat in the United States. The B3 was also the first Passat with an independently designed platform, which did not share parts with Audi models.
Volkswagen Passat (B5), Volkswagen Golf Mk5, Volkswagen Eos, VW Jetta A5, Volkswagen Touran, Volkswagen Tiguan, VW Passat B6, Audi 8P A3, SEAT Leon, SEAT Altea and XL, SEAT Toledo, Škoda Octavia, Škoda Superb, Volkswagen Industrial Motor, Jeep Patriot, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Grandis references "New VW Passat in depth". WorldCarFans.com.
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