Volkswagen Passat CC is the last car of the current range to make the switch to the new design scheme adopted by all VW models, featuring the new signature front end. This and other subtle changes have been introduced during the mid-life restyling of the model, which will be presented to the public at the imminent Los Angeles Auto Show (November 18-27) and will then become available at VW’s showrooms in early 2012. The new model is easily recognizable thanks to its new front bumper, new grille and stretched-out fog-lights.

Tail lamps as well have been revised with the addition of LED lights, while the rear bumper is also different as both exhausts ends are placed on the left side (as opposed to the one-for-each-side solution of the current model). The standard equipment of the revamped Passat CC now includes bi-xenon headlights, static cornering lights, LED running lamps, fatigue detection device and RCD 310 audio system. The optional extras list instead features Side Assist Plus system with integrated Lane Assist (warns of vehicles in blind spots and assists the driver in avoiding accidents by steering intervention) and Dynamic Light Assist (automatic main beam control).

The engine range for the restyled Passat is made of the 1.8 TSI (160 hp), 2.0 TSI (210 hp) and V6 3.6 FSI (300 hp) petrol engines and the 2.0 TDI diesel unit, which will be come in two different configurations (140 and 170 hp). The cars equipped with the latter will have the start/stop system and also a battery for the recovery of braking energy. The passenger compartment will basically remain the same.

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