2012 Facelift
A facelift to the CC was presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and production started in January 2012. The front and rear were revised to make the CC look similar to the current Volkswagen design, while the midsection is unchanged.
Interior changes included a minor design change to the center console, with an updated ACC control panel. This design is also used in the Passat Alltrack.
European engine options remain the same as for the 2011 pre-facelift CC. Transmission options were carried over from the previous version, but the diesel automatic transmission now has with a free-wheel function that is claimed to reduce fuel consumption by disengaging the clutch when the driver lifts their foot from the accelerator. The XDS electronic differential brake also used in the Golf GTI will be available as standard and optional equipment.
Initially no AWD diesel was announced leaving only the V6 as an AWD alternative but diesel versions became available successively during 2012. Availability of diesel 4WD varies by market.
As in North America, the Passat CC will from the 2012 facelift drop the Passat name and be called Volkswagen CC.
In January 2013 the optional 2.0 TDI 170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) was replaced by an uprated version with 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp). The maximum torque increased from 350 to 380 Nm.
| Models | 1.4L TSI | 1.8L TSI | 2.0L TSI | 2.0L TDI | 2.0L TDI 125 kW | 2.0L TDI 130 kW | 3.6L 4motion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Produced | 2012- | 2012- | 2012- | 2012- | 2012-2013 | 2013- | 2012- |
| Powertrain | |||||||
| Engine | turbo inline 4-cylinder petrol/E85 | turbo inline 4-cylinder petrol (1.8 TFSI EA888) | turbo inline 4-cylinder petrol (2.0 TFSI EA888) | turbo inline 4-cylinder diesel (2.0 TDI CR) | V6 petrol (3.6 VR6 FSI 220 kW) | ||
| Max. power @ rpm | 160 PS (120 kW; 160 hp) @ 5,000-6,200 | 160 PS (120 kW; 160 hp) @ 5,000-6,200 | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) @ 5,300-6,200 | 140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp) @ 4,200 | 170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) @ 4,200 | 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) @ 4,200 | 299 PS (220 kW; 295 hp) @ 6,600 |
| Max. torque @ rpm | 240 N·m (180 lb·ft) @ 2,000 | 250 N·m (180 lb·ft) @ 1,500-4,200 | 280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @ 1,700-5,200 | 320 N·m (240 lb·ft) @ 1,750–2,500 | 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @ 1,750–2,500 | 380 N·m (280 lb·ft) @ 1,750–2,500 | 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @ 2,400-5,300 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, 7-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox | 6-speed manual, 7-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox | 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox |
| Top speed (manual/auto) | 222 km/h (137.9 mph)/222 km/h (137.9 mph)/ | 223 km/h (138.6 mph)/223 km/h (138.6 mph)/ | 242 km/h (150.4 mph)//DSG 240 km/h (149.1 mph) | 214 km/h (133.0 mph)/212 km/h (131.7 mph) | 227 km/h (141.1 mph)/224 km/h (139.2 mph) | 227 km/h (141.1 mph)/224 km/h (139.2 mph) | 250 km/h (155.3 mph) (electronically limited) |
| 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (sec) (manual/auto) | 8.5/8.5 | 8.6/8.5 | 7.3/7.3 | 9.8/9.8 | 8.6/8.6 | 8.4/8.4 | na/5.5 |
| CO₂ emissions (g/km) (manual/auto) | 161/159 | 165/167 | 171/182 | 125/139 | 129/144 | 125/137 | na/215 |
The transmission in the V6 on the North American market is a regular torque converter transmission whereas on other markets such as the European it is a DSG transmission.
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