2012 Volkswagen Passat CC : In Pics

Officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16, the new predecessor to Passat CC, is a genuine blend of four-door practicality and sleek coupe-like styling

2012 Volkswagen Passat CC : In Pics

At the front, the new radiator grille has strong horizontal lines that represent Volkswagen’s new design DNA, flanked by new bi-xenon headlights and topped with a reprofiled bonnet

2012 Volkswagen Passat CC : In Pics

Along the side, the frameless doors are carried over from the previous model, but more sculpted sills, revised bumpers and the new bonnet add up to create a subtly updated silhouette

2012 Volkswagen Passat CC : In Pics

The rear bumper has also been completely redesigned, with more emphasis on horizontal lines and a reworking of the characteristic chrome strip. The tail lights are new as well, not just in their more dramatic design, but in their use of LEDs

2012 Volkswagen Passat CC : In Pics

hile the name may have changed, a comprehensive list of standard equipment remains and expands to include features such as the standard driver alert system, as found on the Passat, and front head restraints with four-way adjustment, to reduce the risk of whiplash