One of the most unexpected premieres of the world car industry 2017-2018 year - the second generation of comfort-compartment business class Volkswagen Passat CC. Just new, rather than a restyling model, fans of this coupe were looking forward to. Released in 2008 year, The Passat SS has already undergone an upgrade five years ago, and his next generation was self-evident. Especially since the concept of the Sport Coupe was presented at the Geneva Motor Show last year, which was positioned, as a prototype of the future version of this car of the second generation.
Volkswagen Passat CC 2017 received a new name
In early March 2017 German carmaking concern VW Group presented a new generation serial car "Volkswagen Passat SS" at the Geneva Motor Show 2017. But completely unexpected for everyone, it received a new name - Arteon. Many expected the original novelty, but that, that VW Passat SS 2017-2018 model year will be not only a brand new car, but will get another name, was a surprise to many. Besides, now it's not a coupe-sedan, and a real liftback. But something similar could be expected, because it is this model that the manufacturer sought to refocus on the production of budget cars, to a collection of premium models. And he succeeded.
Volkswagen Passat CC car 2017
Volkswagen Passat CC new model is a beautiful modern car, which in comparison with the first generation of this car has got big dimensions and has become more spacious inside. Arteon surpasses its predecessor in all respects, increasing:
- length on 60 mm;
- width by 13 mm;
- height of 6 mm;
- wheelbase on 131 mm;
- luggage compartment volume on 48 liters.
Volkswagen Passat CC car
All this became possible, thanks to that, assembled by Volkswagen Arteon on the basis of a modified MQB-B platform, in which the front axle is shifted forward. Exterior of a new comfort coupe, Volkswagen Passat CC 2018, now called the Arteon has undergone drastic changes to literally every element of the body:
- radiator grilles, which acquired a new shape and became much larger in size, and wedged deep into the bumper;
- front bumper, with the changed relief, which received a complex shape with wide niches of air intakes on the sides;
- main optics, the shape of which and the geometry of the LED daytime running lights seem to be a continuation of the chrome longitudinal lines of the radiator grille;
- taillights, more narrowed, but got a three-dimensional LED chart;
- wheel arches of a new car, whose line is inflated, which allows you to install wheels with discs up to 20 inches;
- trunk lids, which has now become the fifth door, and opens with the rear window.
Volkswagen Passat CC interior
The new Passat SS - Arteon is a truly premium car, with exclusive design and modern level of technical equipment. Inside the new Volkswagen Passat CC 2018, which has grown into Arteon can be noted:
- leather, multifunctional sports steering wheel with beveled chord bottom;
Volkswagen CC front panel
- virtual dashboard;
- sports chairs, which in the back row can be transformed into a comfortable sofa for three passengers, and the driver's seat, in addition, equipped with electric regulation in 14 planes, lumbar support, ventilation and massage;
- Discover Pro multimedia system with touch screen size 6,5 or 9,2 in, which is controlled by voice and gestures.
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Volkswagen car interior
Importantly! The new Volkswagen Passat SS - Arteon is equipped with the latest electronic safety and driver assistance systems, including adaptive cruise control, which is already running at speeds up to 210 km / year, and is able to recognize signs, even before that, as the driver will notice them, or driver condition monitoring systems, which itself can park the car, if he gets sick.
Volkswagen CC interior
The main characteristics of the "Volkswagen Passat" SS 2017
New SS Passat 2017 model year, which is more correct now to call Volkswagen Arteon, is completed with two types of engines:
- two-liter gasoline engine TSI, that emits power in 280 horsepower and torque 350 Newton meters;
- TDI diesel of similar volume, with slightly less power (240 horses), but creates more torque in 500 Nm.
An overview of the car's power units will be incomplete without specifying the types of transmissions, paired with engines. And this is a 7-speed robotic DSG automatic transmission with two clutches. A new car is available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
To the main dynamic parameters, physical and geometric characteristics of the car Passat CC 2017 include:
- maximum speed 245-250 km / year;
- acceleration of the car to the first hundred km / year for 5,6-6,5 seconds;
Under the hood of a Volkswagen CC
- fuel consumption on 100 km of a way at operation of a car in the mixed mode on the city and the route - 7,3 liters;
- car size in length - 4862 mm;
- its width is one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one mm (2127 mm on the side exterior mirrors);
- machine height - 1450 mm;
- wheelbase 2837 mm;
- clearance 138 mm;
- luggage compartment capacity 563 liters;
- equipped weight 1716 kg.
Complete sets "Volkswagen Passat SS" 2017 new body
New premium car from Volkswagen in the Fastback Volkswagen Arteon body, which is actually the second generation of the VW Passat SS comfort coupe 2017, is issued only in three complete sets:
- basic Arteon;
- pre-top Elegance;
- top complete set of R-Line.
Volkswagen car
The car in a basic complete set can have a choice of the turbocharged petrol or diesel engine, front or all-wheel drive. In the standard equipment of the basic version of the Volkswagen SS 2017 model year includes the following equipment:
- 17-Cardiff inch alloy wheels;
- LED front and rear optics, including DGS;
- front seats of top-comfort class with fabric upholstery and electrically adjustable driver's seat;
- multimedia system with radio, color display on gmail 6,5 inches and acoustics from 8 speakers;
- electronic ABS systems, EDS, ASR, MSR and start-up assistance on the rise;
- airbags for the first and second rows of seats;
- electric drive and heated side mirrors;
- front windows;
- adaptive cruise control;
- air conditioning;
Volkswagen car 2017-2018
- system start / stop, which saves fuel, with braking energy recovery function;
- system, which controls the movement of the machine in the lane;
- luggage compartment door drive;
- collision warning with braking function;
- solid galvanized body.
In the next modification Elegance car is additionally completed:
- muscat alloy wheels on 18 inches;
- combined leather upholstery seats - the central part is covered with Alcantara, and genuine leather sidewalls Vienna;
- parking sensors at the front and rear of the car;
- multisystem display size 9,2 in;
- heated front seats and windshield;
- rear windows;
- climatic three-zone system.
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Volkswagen CC V6 car
The top complete set of Volkswagen Arteon R-Line assumes existence:
- 18-Sebring inch drives;
- adaptive chassis control;
- black ceiling in the cabin;
- driver condition monitoring systems;
- sports steering wheel;
- lumbar support massage system in the driver's seat.
Distinguish the top model of car Volkswagen "Arteon" from other configurations in appearance or photo can be more stylish design of the exterior and premium interior trim, in which they are present, including, steel sills with the inscription R-Line.
Test drive a new car Passat CC 2017
Being next to the new Volkswagen Arteon (heir to the "Passat SS"), you feel some excitement and pride, that you get behind the wheel of such a luxurious and beautiful car. The cabin has the same minimalist design, as in the cars "Volkswagen Passat CC", but with better finishing materials and more space. Space in the new car is enough for people of any build. Folding the armrest between the rear seats, the second row can easily and comfortably accommodate three passengers.
Volkswagen CC V6 car 2017-2018
According to the results of test tests, the following can be noted:
- new Volkswagen Passat CC 2017 (however, it is necessary to gradually get used to this name) despite its size and relative weight, on the move is easy and docile, it is perfectly controlled, and on a good road steers with great pleasure;
- the car has a good suspension and low landing, which makes it quite stable and feels good on the road;
- It is worth noting the good speed qualities of the new "SS Passat", it calmly and with excellent acceleration dynamics breaks away, and at speeds close 200 km / h feels confident and secure;
- at a sports mode of an adaptive suspension bracket of a car "Volkswagen Passat SS - Arteon", there is some meticulousness in broadcasting the smallest bumps in the road, but in the transition to a comfortable driving mode, these slightly unpleasant sensations disappear.
It is possible to state with confidence, that the novelty from Volkswagen came out on top, and surprise, which prepared for his fans in the face of a new car Arteon this German car giant, succeeded.
Volkswagen CC V6 car 2017
Price Volkswagen Passat CC 2017
To date, the new generation Volkswagen Passat SS is not sold in Russia, and you can buy it only in Germany and some European countries. Date of entry into the Russian market of the car "Passat SS" 2017 model year under the new name Arteon, is also unknown, as well as configurations, which will be available to domestic consumers. The price of this car on the official website of VW Group is:
- for the basic complete set of the VW Arteon car - 39675 euro;
- for car Volkswagen Arteon Elegance - 41950 euro;
- for top modification R-Line - 42525 euro.
Expected, that in car dealerships of the Russian dealers the VW Passat CC car 2017 (Arteon) will appear with a two-liter gasoline engine on 190 horses and a 6-position manual transmission. In any case, waiting for the start of sales is not long.