2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagon Fuel-sipping TDI Clean Diesel Gets an Impressive 42 mpg Highway & Up to 609 Miles on 1 Tank

2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN: SPORT MEETS UTILITY
Being sensible and practical has never been so much fun
Offers ‘Vroom to spare’ with 66.9 cubic feet of versatile load-carrying space
Fuel-sipping TDI® Clean Diesel gets an impressive 42 mpg highway and up to 609 miles on one tank
2.0-liter TDI® or 2.5-liter in-line five-cylinder gas engines
Earned coveted Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick for 2011
Bold ‘Tuner’ look with available Ground Effects body styling and radical 18-inch Sport Alloy black custom wheels
Chattanooga Police Department’s favorite city patrol vehicle. It runs two SportWagen TDI Clean Diesel patrol cars
Exceptional value with starting MSRP of just $19,995 for 2.5 S model
Herndon, VA – Not all lifestyle load-carriers need to be tall-riding SUVs. With the rear seats folded, the dynamic 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen can pack a remarkable 66.9 cubic feet of ‘stuff’ into its load space—then drive like a sports sedan while getting it to its destination.
And by opting for the Jetta SportWagen TDI with its fuel-sipping 2.0-liter TDI® Clean Diesel engine, that destination can be more than 600 miles away, because it can cover that distance on just one tank of diesel fuel, averaging an impressive EPA-estimated 42 highway miles per gallon.
Recently redesigned with all-new front end styling, and available with a choice of TDI Clean Diesel power or Volkswagen’s refined 2.5-liter in-line five-cylinder gasoline engine, the Jetta SportWagen offers German engineering in a sleek, stylish, blast-to-drive package.
And it wouldn’t be a Volkswagen if it didn’t offer a price tag that raised eyebrows. That is why the well-equipped Jetta SportWagen 2.5S has an MSRP of just $19,995.
There’s a new SE with Sunroof model available with 2.5 liter power, as well as a TDI Clean Diesel with Sunroof model. These trims naturally come with the huge panoramic glass sunroof that tilts and slides and lets in lots of sunshine, and also includes a set of 10-spoke 17-inch Porto-style alloy wheels.
Available just with the Jetta SportWagen TDI Clean Diesel is the new TDI with Sunroof and Navigation package. It comes with the same panoramic sunroof and 17-inch Porto alloys, but adds Volkswagen’s RNS 315 navigation system with its five-inch touchscreen color display. It can provide turn-by-turn directions and either 2D or cool 3D-perspective routes. The package keeps on giving with keyless access with push-button start.
Exterior
The badge says it all: SportWagen. Here is the melding of sleek sports sedan with versatile Euro-style five-door wagon, in a package that’s been described as having ‘Vroom to spare’.
An extensive redesign saw the front-end styling brought in line with Volkswagen’s new design DNA, with its focus on strong horizontal cues. It’s the same theme that has been adopted so effectively in the latest Golf, GTI, Jetta sedan, Eos and the all-new Passat.
The narrow grille features twin gloss-black horizontal blades running between the headlights, with similar horizontal vanes in the lower bumper section. They’re designed to visually lower and widen the car’s stance.
In profile, the gently-arcing roofline, with its sweep echoed by long roof-rack rails gives the Jetta SportWagen a sleek, fast look. Black trim surrounding the side windows of the S model—it’s in chrome on both SE and TDI Clean Diesel versions—visually stretch the car, helped by the body-colored tailgate spoiler.
At the rear, the sleek, stretched look continues with the fastback-like tailgate that opens almost full-width for ease of loading. The contoured rear bumper with its tailgate cut-out, adds to the SportWagen’s dynamic look.
To give the new SportWagen an even more custom appearance, there’s an available SportWagen Ground Effects styling package. It comprises a new front valence, side sill extensions, rear valence and larger exhaust tips. Add to this the available 18-inch black-finish ‘Karthoum’ alloys, or 18-inch silver-finish ‘Goal’ wheels for a bold ‘custom tuner’ look.

Interior

The 2012 Jetta SportWagen has impressive load-carrying abilities. With the 60/40-split folding rear seats in place, there’s a spacious 32.8 cubic feet of usable cargo space in the fully-carpeted load area. A roll-out blind keeps the contents away from prying eyes. Lift up a panel in the luggage compartment floor and there’s a full-width tray that’s perfect for storing away a laptop or briefcase. And it’s perfectly-proportioned for pizza boxes. Family-size, naturally.
Fold the rear seats forward and the load area increases to an impressive 66.9 cu ft. And loading is easy thanks to the low bumper height at the rear, and the wide-opening tailgate.
When it’s not doing the heavy lifting, the Jetta SportWagen can carry five adults in comfort. Even the entry-level S model features the kind of materials, the fit and finish, and outstanding attention to detail normally reserved for higher-priced luxury sedans.
Throughout the cabin, high quality, soft-touch plastics are integrated with tasteful, brushed metallic trim and chrome highlights. The 2.5S model features Titan Black cloth for its seating surfaces, while the SE and TDI Clean Diesel models offer Volkswagen’s trademark perforated V-Tex leatherette.
Talking of seats, the driver and front passenger are held in place by available heatable seats. A tilt and telescopic steering wheel ensures a tailored driving position.
To let the outside in to the Jetta SportWagen’s cabin, there’s an XXL-sized panoramic glass tilt/slide sunroof. The aerodynamically and acoustically optimized roof comprises one glass segment for opening, and one fixed glass panel over the rear seat. It features pinch protection and an electrically-operated sunshade that covers the inside of the entire glass area. It’s offered on the SE and TDI Clean Diesel models.
Music needs are taken care of by Volkswagen’s RCD 310 radio/sound system. On the 2.5 S model it features a single CD player with eight speakers, aux-in and MP3 readability. Bluetooth® connectivity is also standard. A step-up to the SE trim sees the system expanded to 10 speakers with a six-disc changer, Media Device Interface (MDI) with an iPod® cable, and SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio.
Engines and Transmissions
The 2012 Jetta SportWagen comes offered with a choice of two technically-advanced engines. Buyers can choose either the 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder gasoline engine, or the highly-acclaimed, 50-state compliant 2.0-liter TDI® Clean Diesel.
The 2.5-liter produces 170 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. It features an aluminum-alloy crossflow cylinder head with four valves for each cylinder, double overhead camshafts, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, and sequential multi-port fuel injection.
A six-speed manual transmission comes standard on the SportWagen 2.5 with the option of a six-speed automatic with Tiptronic® and Sport mode. Tiptronic allows the driver to shift manually with an up or down push of the gear selector. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway and 23 mpg in the city for the 2.5 with six-speed manual, and 31 mpg highway/24 mpg city for the six-speed automatic.
Volkswagen’s highly-efficient 2.0-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder TDI® Clean Diesel produces 140 horsepower and a muscular 236 lb-ft of torque delivered for strong low-speed response, between 1750 and 2500 rpm.
This state-of-the-art diesel features turbocharging and an advanced common rail direct-injection fuel system. The valvetrain comprises double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and maintenance-free hydraulic lifters.
Standard with the Jetta SportWagen TDI Clean Diesel is a six-speed manual transmission. Optional is Volkswagen’s acclaimed six-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport mode—providing drivers with the performance of the manual gearbox and the precision of an automatic. DSG helps the SportWagen TDI Clean Diesel deliver an EPA-estimated 39 mpg highway and 29 mpg in city driving, while the TDI with manual transmission can average 42 mpg highway and 30 mpg city.

Suspension and braking
Volkswagen engineers created a suspension system that not only delivers fun, responsive, driver-focused handling, but does so when the car is loaded-up with heavy gear.
They used a proven strut-type front suspension with coil springs, a lower control arm and an anti-roll bar. At the rear, there’s a sophisticated fully-independent multilink arrangement with coil springs, telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar.
The electro-mechanical power steering system includes variable assistance and active return to help keep the driver confident and the Jetta SportWagen stable yet responsive, heading through every turn. In tight parking spots, it provides a 35.8-foot turning radius, with three turns of the wheel lock-to-lock.
Stopping duties are handled by a power-assisted four-wheel disc brake set-up that, in the Jetta SportWagen 2.5, utilizes 11.3-inch vented discs at the front and 10.1-inch solid discs at the rear. For the TDI Clean Diesel version, the diameter of the vented front discs goes up to 12.3 inches, with 10.7-inch solid rotors at the back.
An Antilock Braking System (ABS) is naturally fitted as standard to all Jetta SportWagen models, along with Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Engine Braking Assist (EBA), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

Safety and Security
As with all Volkswagen models, the starting point for ensuring occupant safety is an extremely strong and rigid body structure. Key body panels are joined with seamless laser welds, instead of spot welds, for added strength.
To protect those inside, there are driver and front passenger front and side thorax airbags, together with Side Curtain Protection® head airbags covering outward-seated occupants front and rear.
Additionally, the SportWagen comes with Volkswagen’s advanced Intelligent Crash Response System that, in certain types of collisions, automatically shuts off the fuel pump to the engine, unlocks the doors, and even switches on the hazard warning lights.
Like all 2012 Volkswagen models, the car is covered under the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. All scheduled maintenance is covered for the length of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty—three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Model Line-up
Six models make up the 2012 Jetta SportWagen model line-up, each one extremely well-equipped, and surprisingly affordable.
2.5 S
The 2.5 S represents exceptional value. Its standard equipment includes 16-inch steel wheels with full covers and 205/55R16 all-season tires; power heatable exterior mirrors; rear window wiper with washer; adjustable front intermittent windshield wipers with heated washer nozzles; Climatic manual air conditioning; center console with adjustable armrest and integrated storage box; cruise control; trip computer; front and rear power windows with auto up/down; tilt and telescopic adjusting steering column; Bluetooth; six-way powered, heatable driver and passenger comfort seats with lumbar; split-folding rear seat with center armrest and pass-thru; RCD 310 radio/sound system with single CD slot, eight speakers, aux input, and MP3 readability.
2.5 SE
This adds 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55R16 all-season tires; chrome exterior window trim and front grille; high-line instrument display; leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, brake lever, and shift knob; V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces; 10-speaker sound system with in-dash CD changer, HD radio capability, MDI with iPod® cable & SIRIUSXM™ Satellite Radio.
2.5 SE with Sunroof
The SE adds 17-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires and a panoramic sunroof with power tilt and slide.
2.0 TDI Clean Diesel
It offers the same standard features as the 2.5 SE, but with the addition of a 115-volt power outlet.
2.0 TDI Clean Diesel with Sunroof
This adds 17-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires and a panoramic sunroof with power tilt and slide.
2.0 TDI Clean Diesel with Sunroof and Navigation
This adds RNS315 radio navigation system, and keyless access with push-button start.
About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
About Volkswagen of America, Inc. Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Beetle, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2012 Volkswagen models come standard-equipped with Electronic Stability Control. This is important because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.


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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Available 2.0 L TSI Turbocharged 4 Cylinder Engine with Acclaimed DSG 6 Speed Dual-clutch Automatic Transmission

VOLKSWAGEN’S ICONIC BEETLE ROARS INTO THE 21st CENTURY
The new Beetle offers a modern interpretation of the classic design, along with nocompromise German engineering and a sporty new attitude
Starting Base Price of $18,995 for Beetle
Sporty Turbo Model has a Starting MSRP of $23,395
Longer, Lower, and Wider than the Previous Beetle
Available Premium Features include Bluetooth® Technology, Slide and Tilt Panoramic Sunroof, Fender® Premium Audio System, three-color ambient lighting, kaeferfach additional glovebox, Keyless Access with push-button start, and leather seating surfaces.
Efficient TDI® Clean Diesel Model Goes on Sale in 2012, Expected to be Most Fuel-Efficient Beetle Ever
Herndon, VA,  -  When the first Beetle rolled off the production line, it was simply called the Volkswagen—“the people’s car”—but its distinctive shape inspired nicknames across the globe: Beetle, Käfer, Vocho, Coccinelle, Fusca, or Maggiolino! In total, 21.5 million cars were sold, making it the most popular car manufactured off a single platform of all time.
More than 60 years later, in 1998, the “New Beetle” rekindled the spirit and imagination of the original for a new generation of Volkswagen owners. This second-generation version sparked another round of “Beetle Mania”.
Now, the third-generation of the internationally beloved Beetle is ready for prime time, going on sale in the United States this fall. There will be two models at launch: the Beetle and the sporty Turbo. In 2012, a TDI® Clean Diesel will go on sale, which is likely to be the most fuel-efficient Beetle ever made.

Updating an icon
Only people who really know and respect the Beetle’s heritage could produce a new generation of this iconic vehicle. The task for Volkswagen’s design team was clear: develop a modern interpretation of the Beetle, with all the benefits of today’s technologies and safety features, along with the driving characteristics that define the Volkswagen brand. The result had to remain affordable and stay true to the Beetle’s spirit and great heritage.
It’s always hard to reinterpret an original. Think of classic designs such as the Coke® bottle, the iPhone®, Ray Ban® Aviatorª sunglasses, the Porsche® 911®, a Leica® camera, and … The Beetle. How does one reinvent a look that is so recognizable and unique? Volkswagen Group Design Chief Walter de Silva and Volkswagen Brand Design Chief, Klaus Bischoff, welcomed the task and set about designing “a new original”.
The designers wanted to develop the new car around the earliest Beetle profile rather than the 1998 New Beetle. In short, they wanted a car that respects the past but looks toward the future. And that is what they created.

Exterior

Placing the original Beetle and the 21st Century Beetle next to one another, it’s clear that the lines of the rear sections are nearly identical, but the overall look is bolder and more dynamic. The Beetle also breaks free of the design geometry defined by three semi-circles—front fender, rear fender, and domed roof above it. The roof profile actually runs distinctly lower and can be considered a development of the Ragster concept car shown in Detroit in 2005. As a result, the new Beetle is bolder, more dynamic, and more masculine.
“The Beetle is now characterized by a clean, self-confident and dominant sportiness. The car not only has a lower profile; it is also substantially wider, the front hood is longer, the front windshield is shifted further back and has a much steeper incline. All of this creates a new dynamism,” explains Klaus Bischoff.
The 2012 Beetle is 71.2 inches wide (3.3 inches wider), 58.5 inches tall (0.5 inches lower) and 168.4 inches long (7.4 inches longer). The new focal point is the C-pillar. The development team also increased the car’s track widths and wheelbase. The changed proportions give the Beetle a powerful and dynamic appearance.
A new feature is the rear spoiler that is standard on the 2.0 Turbo and is integrated into the design. The top surface of the rear spoiler is black, while the underside is painted in body color.

Interior
Klaus Bischoff characterizes the new Beetle’s interior thusly: “Its interior design is as unique as it is unmistakable, and very much a Beetle design, just like the car’s exterior styling.” The 21st Century Beetle’s styling, ergonomics and quality interact to create a new, friendly car with a highly individual nature. The shape and use of color for the painted or carbon-look dashboards harkens back to the design of the first Beetle.
Three round gauges are arranged in front of the driver (tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge), providing all key information at a glance. A multifunction display is integrated in the speedometer, which is housed in the central position in the binnacle. The steering wheel is specially designed with optional painted accents in the spokes depending on the equipment line.
Framed by two air vents, the selected audio/navigation system is optimally located in the driver’s field of vision on the dashboard. Within easy reach, the climate controls are situated just below.
Similar to the original Beetle, the new car has an extra glove box integrated into the dashboard—the kaeferfach or “Beetle bin”. The lid folds upward, while the standard glove box opens downward. Another classic feature is the optional auxiliary instrumentation package sited above the audio/navigation system that consists of an oil temperature gauge, a clock with stopwatch function, and a boost pressure gauge.
Even though the “cathedral ceiling” dome roof of the New Beetle has been replaced with a sleek and sporty roofline, front and rear passenger headroom remains plentiful. The longer roof section results in 0.4 inches more rear-seat headroom. Front legroom is improved, too, by 1.9 inches, and front shoulder room grows by 2.5 inches. Overall, the interior volume has increased from 81 to 85 cubic feet.
The trunk is significantly larger, offering 15.4 cubic feet of space, compared with the New Beetle’s 12.0 cubic feet: with the seats folded, the capacity increases to 29.9 cubic feet. A split-folding rear seat—new on this Beetle—and a wide opening trunk lid ease loading and unloading.
Engines and Transmissions

At launch, the 2012 Beetle will offer two engines and transmissions: the 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic and the 2.0-liter TSI® turbocharged four-cylinder engine with the acclaimed DSG® six-speed dual-clutch automatic. Five-and six-speed manual transmissions will be offered at a later date on the 2.5L and Turbo models respectively.
The dual-overhead-cam, 20-valve, 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder engine makes 170 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy values are improved by up to 10 percent over prior 2.5-liter models. When outfitted with the six-speed automatic transmission, the EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
The Beetle Turbo uses Volkswagen’s award-winning dual-overhead-cam, 16-valve, 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine that produces 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. With the DSG® automatic transmission, it offers an EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 30 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg city.
During 2012, the Beetle will become available with Volkswagen’s highly efficient 2.0¬liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder TDI Clean Diesel engine that produces 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. With manufacturer fuel economy estimates of 40 mpg highway, 29 mpg city, and 33 mpg combined, this will likely be the most fuel-efficient Beetle ever sold. Like the Turbo, the TDI will be offered with a six-speed manual transmission and the DSG® dual-clutch automatic.
Suspension
All Beetle models are fitted with a strut-type front suspension with a lower control arm and an anti-roll bar: on the Beetle, this is 22 mm in diameter and is increased to 23 mm on the Turbo. The Beetle has a torsion beam rear suspension with coil springs and telescopic dampers. Turbo models get a multi-link independent rear suspension, with coil springs, telescopic dampers, and an 18-mm-diameter anti-roll bar.
All Beetle models will have standard anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake pressure distribution (EBD). The Beetle has 11.3-inch-diameter vented front discs and 10.7-inch-diameter rear disc brakes. The Turbo has larger 12.3-inch-diameter vented front discs, with red calipers.
To help ensure that power is applied properly in challenging conditions, the 2.0L TSI model features the XDS® cross differential (limited-slip) system that electronically monitors input from various wheel sensors and, in the event of slippage, transfers extra torque to the wheel or wheels with the most traction.
Model Line-up
The Beetle, which has a starting MSRP of $18,995, comes standard with a split folding rear seat, aux-in for portable audio players, a leather steering wheel, unique and customizable17¬inch alloy wheels, and an eight-speaker audio system. Desirable options include a kaeferfach additional glovebox that is similar to that of the original Beetle, Bluetooth® technology, iPod® connectivity, heated front seats, three-color interior ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, 18¬inch alloy wheels, the Fender® Premium Audio System, and leatherette seating surfaces.
The Turbo with the six-speed manual transmission will have a starting MSRP of $23,395, with the option of Volkswagen’s DSG© dual-clutch automatic transmission. It takes the standard equipment found on the Beetle and adds: Bluetooth® technology; iPod® connectivity; three-color ambient lighting; larger brakes with red calipers; the kaeferfach additional glovebox; sport seating surfaces; 18-inch alloy wheels; a rear spoiler; foglights; three additional gauges on the dashboard; and alloy pedals.
The Beetle comes standard with the RCD 310 sound system with eight speakers; an optional Premium VIII audio system features a CD changer, interface for SD cards, a touchscreen, and a navigation system. For the first time ever, navigation will be offered in the Beetle, with the RNS 315 featuring a five-inch touchscreen, CD player, and SD card slot. The Beetle will also offer concert-quality sound with an available Fender® Premium Audio System, designed exclusively for Volkswagen.
There are four trim levels of the 2.5-liter model: Beetle; 2.5 Beetle; 2.5 Beetle with sunroof; and 2.5 Beetle with sunroof, sound, and Navi. The Turbo is available as: Turbo; Turbo with sunroof; and Turbo with sunroof, sound, and Navi. Key optional features include:
Panoramic roof. The transparent, panoramic tilt/slide glass sunroof is 80 percent larger than on the previous model. The insulating glass blocks 99 percent of UV radiation and 92 percent of heat energy.
Fender® Premium Audio System. The 2012 Beetle will offer concert quality sound with an optional Fender® Premium Audio System equipped with an additional subwoofer and 400 watts of output power. Embedded in the vehicle design is proprietary Panasonic® speaker technology. The system covers the cabin with directional sound from front door speakers that generate imaging beyond the capabilities of traditional speaker designs. It cuts through the noise and other distractions with front dual voice coil speakers, with extended range for all musical genres. Those choosing this sound system also receive adjustable interior ambiance lighting.
Keyless Access with push-button start. Volkswagen’s automatic keyless entry and starting system, which allows the driver to operate without a door or ignition key, is appearing for the first time in the Beetle. When one of the front door handles is touched, the system detects access authorization from a transmitter, then unlocks the Beetle and starts the engine with the push of a button.
Bi-Xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. For the first time, the Beetle will be offered with Bi-xenon headlights. These will be available on future Beetle models, framing the xenon module on the outer perimeters of the headlights and serving as the daytime running lights and parking lights.
Safety and Security
The starting point in the Beetle’s safety armory is a very rigid body structure that uses ultra-high-strength, hot-formed steels in the crash-load paths and seamless laser welds. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is standard, as are driver and front passenger airbags and Side Curtain Protection® airbags in front and rear. The Beetle includes Volkswagen’s advanced Intelligent Crash Response System that shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors, and switches on the hazard lights if the car is involved in certain types of collision.
The 21st Century Beetle is also covered under the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. All scheduled maintenance is covered for the length of the New Vehicle Warranty—three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Additionally, all current Volkswagen vehicles use synthetic oil, which, when combined with state-of-the-art German engineering, eliminates the need for a 5000-mile oil change, and allows owners to go farther between scheduled oil changes.


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2012 Volkswagen CC Lux Limited 2.0 L TSI Turbocharged & Intercooled 4 Cylinder Features Bi-Xenon High-intensity Headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System

The CC blends dramatic styling and sporty dynamics with sedan comfort and versatility
- Breathtaking four-door, sports coupe styling
- Continues to be the only four-door coupe in its class
- Exceptional value with starting MSRP of $28,515 for turbocharged 2.0T Sport model with six-speed manual transmission
- High-luxury, high-quality interior with individual seating for four
- MY 2012 line-up offers choice of six unique models, including sporty 2.0T R Line and flagship 3.6L VR6® 4Motion® Executive
- 2.0T models available with driver-focused six-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic with Tiptronic® and Sport mode
Herndon, VA -  As luxury four-door coupes become the new definition of automotive style, the 2012 Volkswagen CC continues to offer this sleek, dramatic look at a highly attainable price. With its sweeping roofline, dramatic body detailing, low-to-the-ground stance, and elegant frameless side windows, the Volkswagen CC offers expressive, head-turning design for the cost of a traditional sedan.
For the 2012 model year, buyers have a choice of six unique models starting with the extremely well-equipped 2.0T Sport at $28,515, each one offering athletic performance and dynamic handling along with no-compromise German engineering.


New for 2012
The stylish CC receives an interior freshening for the 2012 MY. For the 2.0T Lux Plus, Lux Limited, and 3.6L VR6 4Motion Executive, walnut inserts for the fascia and doors have been replaced by a sustainable variety of stunning dark wood for a more contemporary look.
To heighten the elegance of the CC’s dashboard, a stylish new analog clock—modeled after a Swiss timepiece—has been centrally-mounted above the radio. The CC’s exterior color palette is also increased for 2012 with the addition of Urano Gray and Night Blue Metallic.

Exterior
The 2012 CC profile highlights the car’s classic coupe lines, with its long hood, steeply-raked windshield, long, arcing roofline, and short rear deck. The elegant shape of the roofline is enhanced by the chrome surround of the side windows that sit in frameless doors. The sensation of speed and movement is heightened by the well-defined waistline crease that flows backwards from the front wheel opening, moving just above the door handles, all the way to the taillight lens.
Those wheel openings accommodate one of the most visually-striking ranges of standard aluminum-alloy wheels available today. It starts with the elegant 10-spoke, 17-inch Phoenix that comes with the 2.0T Sport model, moving to the thin-spoke 18-inch Mallory fitted to the 2.0T R Line model, up to the turbine blade-style 18-inch Interlagos.
The front of the CC shows yet another facet of Volkswagen’s brand face; a wide, chrome-ringed grille featuring two well-defined blades and a centrally-mounted VW logo. The trapezoidal headlights contribute to the CC’s stunning appearance, with their dipped lower section and tapering ends. Standard on the 4Motion and available on the Lux Limited are Bi-Xenon high-intensity headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) that turn up to 15 degrees around corners for increased visibility.
Beneath the sculpted bumper are three large air intakes with side openings that incorporate turn signals and fog lights. The lower edge of the nose also features a contoured splitter that optimizes the downforce of the CC at higher speeds.
The distinctive rear styling of the CC features over-sized two-part taillights that produce an unmistakable image day and night. The trunk lid incorporates a subtle rear lip to improve air flow, and beneath it a large VW badge that tilts to form the trunk release lever.
A cross-stripe, painted in black with a glass-like appearance, runs across the trunk where it meets the rear window—this is a clever styling feature that makes the rear window appear larger, the trunk surface smaller, and the roofline even sleeker,

Interior
The CC’s cabin is as stylish and design-led as its bold exterior.
To provide the intimate look and feel of a true sports coupe, the rear of the CC features individual bucket-style seats with pronounced bolstering for both the cushions and seatbacks for added support. Between the seats are cup holders and small-item stowage for both passengers, hidden neatly and elegantly beneath a rolltop-style cover. A flip-down armrest provides extra comfort.
To add to the versatility and flexibility of the CC, the rear seatback is split 60/40 and folds forward to connect the trunk to the cabin to increase load space. There’s also a pass-through behind the armrest to accommodate longer items, like skis. The trunk itself has a capacity of 13.2 cubic feet.
Each CC model features a blend of luxurious materials, rich textures, and intuitive controls. All four sport seats can be covered in V-Tex or supple Nappa leather and are available in both solid and striking two-tone color schemes. The front seats are heatable and come with standard 12-way power adjustment, with four-way power lumbar and adjustment for height. Electronic seat ventilation is included on the front seats of the VR6 4Motion Executive model.
Up front, a leather-wrapped, three-spoke steering wheel features integrated controls for the CC’s multimedia system. The gauges are surrounded by chrome trim, which extends through the CC Sport and R Line, while the CC Lux and VR6 4Motion models feature either full brushed aluminum or new-for-2012 dark wood.
A variety of entertainment options are available with the CC. All 2.0T models come with a touchscreen Premium VIII sound system with HD radio, eight speakers, a six-disc CD changer, SD memory card reader, AUX-in for portable audio players, and SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription. Bluetooth® connectivity and Media Device Interface (MDI) with an iPod® cable are also standard.
For the flagship VR6 4MOTION model, there’s a remarkable Dynaudio® premium sound system, with 10-speakers (four tweeters, two midrange, four woofers) powered by a 600-watt amplifier and Digital Sound Processor (DSP) technology.
Available on the CC Lux is VW’s RNS 315 navigation system, while the Lux Plus and the VR6 4Motion Executive have Volkswagen’s sophisticated RNS 510 navigation system that features a 6.5-inch color touchscreen, a 30GB hard disk, access to SiriusXM Traffic, and rear-view camera display.

Engines and Transmissions
Two engine options are available to power the 2012 CC: the 2.0-liter TSI® turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder, or the 3.6-liter narrow-angle VR6.
Mated with either a six-speed manual (Sport and R Line only) or six-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic with Tiptronic, the award-winning double-overhead-cam, 16-valve 2.0T makes 200-horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque.
With its precise, smooth-shifting six-speed manual, the 2.0T CC Sport nets an EPA-estimated 22 mpg in the city and an impressive 31 mpg on the highway. With the turbo engine delivering its maximum torque from as low as 1800 rpm, the CC Sport with manual transmission offers impressive mid-range performance.
Volkswagen’s highly-acclaimed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronic control is optional for the Sport and R Line and standard with the CC Lux.
The six-speed transversely-mounted DSG unit features two wet clutches with hydraulic pressure regulation. One clutch controls the ‘odd’ gears—first, third, fifth, and reverse—while the other operates the even gears. With DSG, the set-up allows the next-higher gear to be engaged, but remain on standby until it is actually selected. In other words, if the CC is being driven in third gear, fourth is selected but not yet activated. As soon as the ideal shift point is reached, the clutch on the third-gear side opens, the other clutch closes and fourth gear engages under accurate electronic supervision.
Since the opening and closing actions of the two clutches overlap, a smooth gearshift results and the entire shift process is completed in less than four-hundredths of a second. In addition to its fully automatic shift mode, DSG has a Tiptronic function to permit manual gear selection. Mated to the DSG transmission, the 2.0T achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.
The compact, yet powerful V6 engine, which is standard with the VR6 4Motion Executive model, has four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts, variable valve timing, and direct fuel injection. The engine’s compact size is partly due to its cylinder banks being angled in a narrow 10.6-degree ‘V’.
Producing 280 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque, the 3.6-liter VR6 offers refined, responsive performance. Equipped with its standard six-speed automatic with Tiptronic and paddle shifters, 0-to-60 mph acceleration is covered in less than seven seconds while achieving EPA estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.
Suspension
All 2012 CC models are equipped with a sport-tuned suspension to satisfy the driver looking for lively, involving handling coupled with a smooth, comfortable ride for daily driving.
Up front, there’s a strut-type suspension with coil springs and telescopic dampers, low-mounted lightweight forged-aluminum control arms and an anti-roll bar. At the rear, the CC has a compact multilink coil-sprung suspension with upper and lower transverse arms and a longitudinal link on each side to control wheel location. It’s a sophisticated arrangement that helps deliver controllable, dynamic handling with a comfortable ride and reduced body roll.
The rear suspension components are mounted in a subframe made of high-tensile steel to help reduce weight and increase rigidity. The subframe is also acoustically decoupled from CC’s bodyshell to significantly lessen road noise and vibration.
An electro-mechanical, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system with variable speed assistance helps ensure driver confidence. Advantages of the system include its mild self-centering action, its ability to help compensate for different driving hazards such as crosswinds and steep road cambers as it dispenses with the usual engine-driven pump.
Braking is controlled by the CC’s Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with a special wiping feature that helps keeps the discs dry and clean for quicker response in the wet. The Sport and Lux CC models are fitted with 12.3-inch vented discs up front, and solid 11.1-inch rotors for the rear. The VR6 4Motion model moves up to 13.4-inch vented discs for the front and 12-inch solid rotors at the back.
4Motion all-wheel drive
The flagship CC model comes standard with Volkswagen’s proven 4Motion all-wheel-drive system for even more dynamic handling and true all-weather traction.
The system delivers drive to all four wheels without any buttons to press or levers to pull. A Haldex® center differential can continuously vary the drive force between the front and rear axles depending on the traction available. When accelerating hard from standstill, for example, front-wheel slip is prevented by the system’s ability to direct nearly 100 per cent of the drive torque to the rear wheels.
The 4Motion system also offers an extremely high standard of active safety, providing sure-footed traction over virtually all surfaces, as well as optimum straight-line stability, even in crosswinds.

Safety and Security
Supporting every element of the CC’s striking design is an impressive collection of active and passive safety features—features that earned the 2.0T CC the coveted Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award for 2011. The annual award recognizes those vehicles that perform best in protecting passengers in the Institute’s front, side and rear crash test evaluations, and the newly-required roof-strength test evaluations.
Safety and security in the CC starts with a strong, rigid, laser-seam-welded bodyshell and crash-optimized, energy-absorbing front end. For those inside, there’s the protection of a suite of airbags that includes front and side thorax airbags from the driver and front seat passenger, and Side Curtain Protection® head airbags for those in both the front and rear seats. Three-point safety belts have belt-force limiters for all four seats, with tensioners for those up front.
A number of aids and enhancements work seamlessly with the CC’s drivetrain and suspension to help get the car and its occupants to their destination safely. They include Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), and Engine Braking Assist (EBA).
Every CC also includes the advanced Volkswagen Intelligent Crash Response System that shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors, and switches on the hazard warning lights if the car is involved in certain types of collision.
And for real peace of mind, the CC, like every Volkswagen, is covered under the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. All scheduled maintenance is covered for the length of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty—three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Model Line-up
Each 2012 CC model comes exceptionally well-equipped, with extremely-competitive and attainable pricing.
Sport
With a starting MSRP of $28,515, the 2.0T Sport provides entry to the 2012 CC model range. Standard equipment includes 17-inch Phoenix alloy wheels with all-season self-sealing tires; Climatic manual climate-control; heated 12-way power front seats; touchscreen Premium VIII sound system with HD Radio, eight speakers, a six-disc CD changer; Bluetooth® technology; iPod® connectivity; V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces and matte chrome interior trim. The standard transmission is a six-speed manual with DSG as an option.

R Line
Priced from $30,460, the 2.0T R Line takes the Sport features and heightens the CC’s performance styling with stunning 18-inch, thin-spoke Mallory alloy wheels, lower extended sport bumpers and side skirts, R Line door sill plates, darkened taillights, and halogen reflector lens fog lights.
Lux
Priced from $31,420, the 2.0T Lux comes standard with the six-speed DSG automatic transmission. Its additional standard features include 18-inch Daytona alloy wheels, Climatronic® dual-zone automatic climate control, genuine brushed-aluminum interior trim, RNS 315 navigation system with five-inch color touchscreen, and heated windshield washer nozzles
Lux Plus
Priced from $33,565, the 2.0T Lux Plus adds a power tinted-glass sunroof, sustainable wood interior trim, and the RNS 510 navigation system with 6.5-inch color touchscreen, 30GB hard disk.
Lux Limited
Priced from $34,365, the 2.0T Lux Limited adds 18-inch Interlagos alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon high-intensity headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS).
VR6 4Motion Executive
This flagship CC is priced from $40,090 and adds the 3.6L, 280-hp VR6 engine, 4Motion all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment includes polished 18-inch Interlagos alloy wheels; Tiptronic paddle shifters; leather seating surfaces; memory seating and mirrors; premium color multi-function trip compute; Park Distance Control with front and rear proximity sensors; Dynaudio Premium Sound System; power rear sunshade; and headlight washer system.

About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Beetle, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2012 Volkswagen models come standard-equipped with Electronic Stability Control. This is important because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.


Source: DistroCar

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