The new Volkswagen Passat CC to debut in the Middle East in November 2008 |
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Dubai, 22 September 2008: The new Volkswagen Passat CC will mark its debut in the Middle East in November 2008, Volkswagen Middle EastVolkswagen Middle East
confirmed. This sporty, dynamic car represents a brand new segment in the automobile industry combining the rationality of a saloon and the emotional appeal of a sports coupé, a first for the motoring world. The rationality of the Passat CC being a practical saloon is achieved by the four-door concept, the four fully sized seats and a significant level of interior variability. The coupé philosophy is reflected in a progressive, sporty coupe line as well as a performance-orientated and dynamic equipment programme. The coupé design is also displayed in the seat layout, both in front and in the rear ergonomically designed sport seats of the highest calibre are used.
The saloon/coupe concept of the Passat CC is also present in the wide range of top level technologies used in the vehicle. The Passat CC's innovative assistance and driving dynamic systems combine the sportiness of a coupé and the comfort of a top saloon in one car. One such system consists of the car's new "Adaptive Chassis Control" (DCC) system. In parallel to tuning off the suspension's damping characteristic, the power steering system is controlled too. "DCC" offers three programmes "Normal", "Sport" and "Comfort". Decisive here is the fact that "DCC" improves comfort and dynamic properties in the "Normal" mode too - and therefore full-time. The suspension constantly adapts to the roadway and driving situation. "DCC" also reacts to acceleration, braking and steering inputs. This resolves the conflict in objectives between a stiff sporty suspension and a comfortable suspension.
Another technological platform in the Passat CC is the "Lane Assist". This active lane keeping system on the Passat CC is unique worldwide in this vehicle class. "Lane Assist" detects lane markings via a camera in the vicinity of the inside mirror or rain sensor. It automatically counter-steers as soon as the Passat CC leaves its lane unintentionally; a genuine gain in convenience and safety. The system is activated via the multifunctional display on the Passat CC. The driver can "override" the "Lane Assist" steering with little force. The lane keeping assistant does not react when the driver activates the turn signal before crossing over a lane marker either.
Aimed at a clientele seeking a car that is exceptionally sporty, elegant and high-end, the Passat CC comes with a striking front end with expressive headlights, an elegant rear, a dashboard design and a panoramic tilting roof. Upon request a newly designed ambiance lighting system on the doors, called "ambiance package," gives the interior an especially pleasant lighting ambiance at night.
A wide range of comfort functions and innovative entertainment options are offered in the Passat CC, including a new generation radio and navigation system. Features of the top entertainment version - the RNS 510 - include intuitive touchscreen control and a hard-disk supported navigation system. No less innovative is the Mobility Tire System, the "Park Assist" and "ACC Automatic Distance Control" with stopping distance reducing "Front Assist".
The Passat CC comes equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, maximum safety head rests, the complete range of developed airbags, electronically controlled dampers, a leather-lined steering wheel and a high level of active safety embodied by an Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP).
Volkswagen is offering the Passat CC exclusively with highly advanced direct injection engines worldwide. The Passat CC will come to the Middle East with two TSI engines. The first one is a 1.8 litre engine with a power output of 118 kW / 160 hp (at 5,000 rpm). This turbocharged four-cylinder is exceptionally fuel efficient (average fuel consumption: 7.6 litres/100 km) and torque strong (maximal 250 Newton-metre at just 1,500 rpm). With this new engine, the Passat CC reaches a speed of 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds; its top speed is 222 km/h.
At the next power level a 2.0 litre 147 kW / 200 hp (at 5,100 rpm) strong TSI is used. It too has a turbocharger, and it too shines with very good torque and fuel economy values. Over 100 kilometres this 280 Newton-metre (starting at 1,800 rpm) strong four-cylinder consumes just 7.9 litres of fuel. Despite this, it offers a top speed of 237 km/h. The Passat CC with this engine handles the sprint to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds.
Both engine variants will be available in the region at Volkswagen Middle EastVolkswagen Middle East partners in November 2008.
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For more information contact:
Mona El-Mahdi
Public Relations Manager
Volkswagen Middle East
Tel: +971-4-204 5888
Fax: +971-4-204 5898
E-mail: mona.elmahdi@volkswagen.avme.ae
Amanda Reed
Consultant
Impact Porter Novelli
Tel:+971-4-330 4030 Ext: 417
Fax:+971-4-330 4031
E-mail: a.reed@ipn.ae
Please also register on the Volkswagen international press website at www.volkswagen-media-services.com.
© Press Release 2008
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