Dubai, 23 February 2010: Volkswagen Middle East is now offering its customers in the Middle East the most powerful CC in the Volkswagen series, the CC V6, with its recent launch on the streets around the region.

Under the hood of the CC V6, a 220 kW / 300 hp 3.6 litre six cylinder direct injection gasoline engine powers this high-class comfort coupé vehicle.  Among the most economical gasoline engines of its class, the CC V6 4Motion is electronically limited to 250 km/h; its average fuel consumption is 10.1 liters.

Standard equipment on the top V6 model: the new generation of 4Motion full-time all-wheel drive, as well as the new adaptive chassis control system and very efficient DSG dual-clutch transmission.

Stefan Mecha, Managing Director of Volkswagen Middle East said, "The CC is a true recognition of style, dynamism and performance which can easily be distinguished once the driver sits behind the wheel. With the V6 version, the Middle East drivers will be able to experience the compact coupé CC in its progressive performance-orientated and dynamic equipment programme."

"Its fully independent body design, impressive powertrain systems and technological features worthy of the luxury class, meld together to create a unique vehicle that is one of a kind," Mecha added.

Design and Dimensions

The four-door coupé measures 4,796 millimetres in length. With a width of 1,856 millimetres, the CC V6 already ranges in the competitive field of the upper mid-class. Similar to its width, its track width dimensions were also modified. In front it is 1,553 millimetres, and in the rear 1,557 millimetres. The new Volkswagen measures just 1,420 millimetres in height - very sports car like.

Interior

The CC V6 is a pure four-seater. The coupé philosophy is reflected in the interior in this seat layout too. Both in front and in the rear, ergonomically designed sport seats of the highest calibre are used.

The cockpit design of the CC V6 is considered exceptionally sporty, elegant and high-end, with a rear seating area for two, innovative interior instruments, standard climate control system, leather steering wheel and door trim including accent strips. Available options here include accents in genuine wood and newly developed applications of brushed aluminium. Upon request a designed ambiance lighting system on the doors, called "ambiance package," gives the interior an especially pleasant lighting ambiance at night.

A total of three leather sport steering wheels are available for the CC V6.  Depending on the version, the multifunction keys in the steering wheel can be used to control the trip computer, various assistance systems, the audio systems and telephone. 

The CC V6 is being offered with a new generation radio and navigation system. Features of the top version - the RNS 510 - include intuitive touchscreen control and a hard-disk supported navigation system. In conjunction with the "Rear Assist" parking assistance system, when driving in reverse, images of the surroundings behind the CC are transmitted to the screen from a rearview camera. 

A developed climate control feature provides active ventilation of the seat and seatback surfaces, improving comfort considerably.  About 320 litres of air are exchanged per minute here using ventilation fan motors that are particularly silent.  Also applicable on the CC V6 is an electrically activated Panorama vent sunroof.  The transparent roof is 750 millimetres long and 1,120 millimetres wide. 

Driving Dynamics

The CC V6 is a progressive technological platform with innovative assistance and driving dynamics systems.  These include the "Lane Assist" lane keeping system and the "Dynamic Drive Control" electronic chassis control system.  No less innovative is the "Park Assist" parking assistant and "ACC Automatic Distance Control" with stopping distance reducing "Front Assist".

"Lane Assist": This active lane keeping system on the CC V6 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 CC leaves its lane unintentionally; a genuine gain in convenience and safety.  The system is activated via the multifunctional display on the 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.

"Dynamic Drive Control": The car's new "Dynamic Drive Control" (DDC) chassis control system combines the sportiness of a coupé and the comfort of a top sedan in one car. In parallel to tuning off the suspension's damping characteristic, the power steering system is controlled too. "DDC" offers three programs "Normal", "Sport" and "Comfort".  Decisive here is the fact that "DDC" 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. 

"Park Assist": Another high-end technology is the "Park Assist" parking assistance system. It automatically guides the CC V6 into a parking space at the push of a button. The driver no longer needs to steer in this case, but instead just accelerates and brakes.

"ACC Automatic Distance Control": When "ACC" is activated, the CC V6 automatically brakes and accelerates within a speed range input by the car driver beforehand. Thanks to "Front Assist", the system also avoids frontal collisions. It uses a radar sensor to monitor the distance to the vehicle ahead of the CC V6. In advance of certain situations, "Front Assist" preventively places the brakes in a preconditioned state, thereby performing a stopping distance reduction function.

Other technological systems featured in the Volkswagen CC V6 include the Mobility Tire System. From a statistical viewpoint car drivers experience a flat tire every 100,000 kilometers. On the CC V6 with "Mobility Tires", it is estimated that this value could be increased to 500,000 kilometers, since a highly flexible rubber mixture encapsulates the penetrating object and keeps the tire sealed - also after its removal. In addition to this there are up to eight airbags, ESP electronic stabilisation program and an extremely high-strength body.

The new Volkswagen CC V6 is now available at all Volkswagen partners across the region.

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For more information, please 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

Bassam Saifi
Senior Account Executive
Impact Porter Novelli
Tel: +971-4-330 4030 Ext:  418
Fax: +971-4-330 4031
E-mail: b.saifi@ipn.ae

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