NAIAS 08: VW Passat CC - Page 2

New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 · 01-13-2008, 03:35 PM

Phaeton, take II.

CrimsonTider · 01-13-2008, 03:40 PM

I see so much Mercedes here. This interior is drop-dead gorgeous and looks like it would hold up forever. Love those seats.

Lichtronamo · 01-13-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrickTamland

It's good looking, but an answer to a question no one asked.

"Hans, shouldn't ve be designing zees car fur Audi?"

"Nein, ze Americans vant an even more overpriced Passat."

And people thing GM's brand management strategies are screwed up!

FenwickHockey65 · 01-13-2008, 03:43 PM

Looks waaay too Mercedes.

Mr. Burns · 01-13-2008, 03:55 PM

Looks very good.

xPUMPx · 01-13-2008, 03:58 PM

bmw in the front and mercedes in the back :s

**TaHoE** · 01-13-2008, 04:06 PM

So in other words, this is what it should have looked like to begin with?

AbsoluteSaab · 01-13-2008, 04:10 PM

I think it's fair to say that since the toureg or however you spell it VW has pushed it's products more an more into the premium sector.
In Europe this is possible as most see volkswagen as a good quality vehicle worthy of the 'premium' set against it.
Audi on the other hand has also notched up into the entry level luxury class, with the likes of Bentley and bugatti topping off the full porfolio.
What VW or VAG has at their disposal is Skoda and Seat as entry/mainstream brands to cover the segment the Volkswagen brand has made.
I guess Skoda and Seat do not ship to North America.... YET...

Lichtronamo · 01-13-2008, 04:15 PM

Of course, with their US sales in a nose dive, the plan is supposedly to reposition VW as a value brand - contrary to everything they've been pushing for 20 years, their current crop of customers expect and this car represents. Maybe if they'd figure out the reliability part of the car business and develop sales channels responsive to customer needs, they wouldn't have sales issues at their current position.

Butz · 01-13-2008, 04:16 PM

It reminds me of the Chrysler Sebring

FenwickHockey65 · 01-13-2008, 04:16 PM

Hahaha I just noticed something. Look at the center seat of the rear bench. Imagine sitting on that.

slowinthefastlane · 01-13-2008, 04:39 PM

Love it. Looks like a mini Merc C-Class.

Hurricane · 01-13-2008, 04:51 PM

Looks great! Wonder what the price will be...

Lichtronamo · 01-13-2008, 04:56 PM

I priced up a standard Passat VR6 4Motion to $40,500. The Passat CC is supposed to be on top of the range. Ouch.

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CrimsonTider 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 94	Re: NAIAS 08: VW Passat CC I see so much Mercedes here. This interior is drop-dead gorgeous and looks like it would hold up forever. Love those seats. __________________ Current Rides: '96 Firebird Formula 68K '87 T-Bird LX 109K

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AbsoluteSaab 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2005 Drives: Saab 9-3 VIGGEN Coupe Posts: 113	Re: NAIAS 08: VW Passat CC I think it's fair to say that since the toureg or however you spell it VW has pushed it's products more an more into the premium sector. In Europe this is possible as most see volkswagen as a good quality vehicle worthy of the 'premium' set against it. Audi on the other hand has also notched up into the entry level luxury class, with the likes of Bentley and bugatti topping off the full porfolio. What VW or VAG has at their disposal is Skoda and Seat as entry/mainstream brands to cover the segment the Volkswagen brand has made. I guess Skoda and Seat do not ship to North America.... YET...

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Lichtronamo 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,992	Re: NAIAS 08: VW Passat CC Of course, with their US sales in a nose dive, the plan is supposedly to reposition VW as a value brand - contrary to everything they've been pushing for 20 years, their current crop of customers expect and this car represents. Maybe if they'd figure out the reliability part of the car business and develop sales channels responsive to customer needs, they wouldn't have sales issues at their current position.

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FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,493	Re: NAIAS 08: VW Passat CC Hahaha I just noticed something. Look at the center seat of the rear bench. Imagine sitting on that. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

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slowinthefastlane 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 515	Re: NAIAS 08: VW Passat CC Love it. Looks like a mini Merc C-Class.

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Lichtronamo 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,992	Re: NAIAS 08: VW Passat CC I priced up a standard Passat VR6 4Motion to $40,500. The Passat CC is supposed to be on top of the range. Ouch.

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