October 19, 2012 at 9:14 am by Alexander Stoklosa
- Comparison Test: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 Honda Accord V6, 2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T
- First Drive: 2013 Volkswagen CC 2.0T
- First Drive: Volkswagen Golf R
That’s not to say the CC R-Line’s upgrades aren’t worthwhile—the pieces add a bit of a sinister vibe to the swoopy sedan’s understated demeanor. The R-Line kit includes a more aggressive front bumper design with bigger intakes and larger fog lights, lower side skirts, 18-inch aluminum wheels, dark-tinted taillights, and a small R logo in the grille. Inside, there are stainless steel pedals; stainless doorsill plates are embossed with R-Line branding. VW also throws in rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated 12-way power front seats, a navigation system, and paddle shifters for R- Lines equipped with the six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. A six-speed manual also is available. As on the previous-generation CC R-Line, this new one comes powered solely by VW’s 200-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four.
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