Here’s a nice review of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC, clearly addressing the good and bad things.

As old as it is, the VR6 is still a smooth, strong engine. Combined with the six-speed “tiptronic,” it responds swiftly and smoothly to throttle input. And with the CC’s supple ride quality and quiet cabin (wind noise, even with frameless windows, is virtually nonexistent), it really does feel like a more premium product than the regular Passat.

The CC’s lines are slick, but I hit my head on the roofline twice - and I’m only 5′ 6″! The back seats are extremely comfortable once you’re in, though. My final observation: you’ve gotta love those Germans. Why? The acronym for the backup system is one letter away from oops - OPS (”optical positioning system,” I believe).

The CC is, no doubt, a looker. I drive a different car into my apartment complex every night, but this is the only one that’s ever gotten any attention. Clearly, this is the new style leader in the mid-size segment.

However, VW aficionados will be shocked by the interior quality, or lack thereof. Most of the plastic trim is rough, and hard. The trim surrounding the HVAC unit was flimsy and already coming loose - not what one expects from a $40,000 car.

[Source: Automobile Mag]