VW Passat CC: Diesel version coming to the US?

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

VW Passat CC: Diesel version coming to the US?

Street word has it that VW is working on a diesel version of the VW Passat CC for the US.

So far, only petrol-engined CCs are in the product plan for VW, but Brett Scott, VW’s U.S. product planner for mid-size cars, says the company is considering diesel as an option, according to The Car Connection. Several variants are already in the works for the CC’s powertrain, sharing most of what’s available in the Passat, which also shares a platform with the CC. That includes both four and six-cylinder engines plus FWD and AWD options. Transmissions will be available in six-speed automatic and manual versions as well, with pricing to start around $27,000.