Volkswagen begins 2008 with the world premiere of the Passat CC, whose distinctive features are the typical coupe design combined with four doors, extraordinary comfort associated with the dynamism of the pure lines, indoor sports facilities is also a spacious without compromise.
interaction of these seemingly conflicting aspects of a car that was born, to concept and design, has opened a new road alternative to the known. At the same time, the Passat CC is a platform technology, with engines of high range (140 to 300 hp) and innovative systems for driving dynamics and assistance to the guide. These include, for the first time ever in this category, the system "Lane Assist" to maintain the trajectory in the lane of travel and the electronic control system of the frame "Dynamic Drive Control".
No less innovative is the parking assist system "Park Assist" and the control system of the safety distance "ACC" with "Front Assist" which reduces the stopping distance.
"Lane Assist": This system provided in the Passat CC, which keeps the trajectory in the lane in which you are traveling, it is unique in this vehicle category. Opposite lock automatically when the vehicle unintentionally leaves the lane which it proceeds, and therefore provides a valuable aid to travel in safer conditions. In fact, about 14% of all road accidents causing injury is caused by a vehicle leaving the lane which is traveling. "Lane Assist" will contribute to reducing this percentage. By the way, if the driver activates the turn indicator to signal its intention to voluntarily change lane, the "Lane Assist" does not intervene.
"Dynamic Drive Control": The new electronic chassis control "Dynamic Drive Control" (DDC) allows the car to join him in the sportiness of a coupé and the comfort of a high-end sedan.
addition to adjusting the suspension settings, also controls the power steering. The
"DDC" offers three programs: "Normal", "Sport" and "Comfort".
The decisive aspect of the Dynamic Drive Control is to improve the comfort and driving dynamics also in the "Normal", and then forever.
In certain markets, "DDC" is part of the standard on all versions from 170 hp engine.
"Park Assist": Another sophisticated technology is the parking assist system, "Park Assist" which, at the push of a button, automatically helps to fit the Passat CC into a parking lot. In this case, the driver did not even need to steer, and can only be required to manage the throttle and brake.
"ACC" (automatic control of the distance): when the 'ACC "is activated, the Passat CC automatically brakes and accelerates within a speed range previously set by the driver. Thanks to "Front Assist", the system is also able to avoid collisions.
It uses a radar sensor to monitor the distance from the vehicle in the Passat CC. Before certain situations occur, the "Front Assist" preventively prepares the brakes to stop, so
reducing the stopping distance.
Furthermore, the Passat CC hits for other innovative solutions. For example, the rail system, unique to the crystals (which are frameless) doors, very effective in terms of aerodynamics. No less fascinating is the climate of the seats (active climate seat in), optional up to now reserved for the Phaeton luxury sedan. In summer the air-conditioned seats significantly improve the comfort during long trips.
Another perfect example of attention to detail is the newest system, pneumatic Tire Mobility System.
From a purely statistical point of view, motorists are left with a flat tire every 100,000 kilometers. On the Passat CC, thanks to the "Mobility Tire System, is can be expected to reach 500,000 km, because the compound they are made of highly flexible tires includes the object that punctured them and keep them sealed after its removal.
Additional elements that guarantee the safety airbags, up to eight on each car, the ESP electronic stabilization program and extremely durable shell.
The Passat CC is positioned in the upper range of mid-class cars, including sedans and sports coupes. However, due to its size (4.8 meters) and its characteristics of comfort and uncompromising quality, this car goes beyond the boundaries of their categories, straying in the mid-upper. I Its main markets are North America, Western Europe and Japan. The Passat CC, built at the Volkswagen plant in Emden (Germany), will be introduced in Europe in the second quarter of this year. In the fourth quarter will then be launched in the U.S. and Canada, and Japan.
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