I debuted as a “C-position” with good looks, and with the blessing of hunting attire, I gave an in-depth test drive of Volkswagen’s new CC family!

Once upon a time, the first-generation Volkswagen CC was dubbed the "most beautiful Volkswagen car" by the world with its smooth coupe-like body design, excellent dynamic performance and high quality that was unparalleled in its class. Since it was introduced into the country in 2010, although CC has gone through generations, the title of "most beautiful" has lasted for ten years.

On the occasion of its tenth anniversary, FAW-Volkswagen’s new CC family was officially launched some time ago. Different from the past, in addition to making many improvements to the old models, it also brought the hunting version of the model that everyone has been longing for. "New CC", "hunting suit" and "domestic", these words are intertwined and cannot help but make people excited. As for the new CC and "Volkswagen's first domestically produced hunting vehicle" - how is the actual experience of the new CC hunting vehicle? Let's move on.

At present, major car companies are actively implementing "family style", and the design styles of their various models are gradually converging; in the Volkswagen sedan camp, the appearance of the Volkswagen CC has always been unique. Unique.

Let’s talk about the new CC first. After undergoing a mid-term facelift, the biggest change in its appearance is that the entire series adopts the R-Line sports package. The frameless center grille decorated with horizontal chrome trim strips is still eye-catching, and the double L-shaped daytime running lights are cleverly integrated with the center grille. There is also an LED light strip hidden at the spoke connecting the new Volkswagen LOGO. On both sides of the front bumper of the new car, the new CC also adopts more sporty and three-dimensional elements to enhance it.

The side profile of the car generally continues the design of the old model, and the fastback shape is also retained. At the rear, the new CC adds a black ducktail design, four exhaust trims on both sides, and a black bottom trim, all of which highlight its sporty characteristics. It can be said that for the new CC with a coupe setting, the R-Line kit is undoubtedly a perfect bonus item, and even seems to be a bit late.

Looking at the new CC hunting car, its front face design is generally similar to that of the hatchback model, with only differences in the surrounds. The penetrating C-shaped chrome trim strips below and the larger openings surrounding both sides also demonstrate a strong sense of sportiness and sophistication. Although it is not the R-Line version, the front face design idea is similar to the Tanyue X that emphasizes sportiness.

Coming to the side, you can see the biggest difference from the new CC. While the CC hunting car continues the elegant body lines, it also well interprets the stretched posture that a hunting car should have. The roofline of the new car quickly slides down from the B-pillar, complementing the smooth waistline and slender body. The sloping D-pillar, richly layered tail shape, and upturned duck tail extending from the waistline make it even more elegant.

As far as the side profile is concerned, it reminds me of the third-generation Scirocco, which has been discontinued but is also particularly unique in the Volkswagen family. With its low front end, slowly sliding roofline, smooth waistline that extends to the taillights, slightly raised rear wheel arches, and plump tail lines, the CC Safari is like a spiritual continuation of Scirocco. , and its body is longer and more practical. By the way, both of these are frameless door settings, and the new CC is no exception.

Compared with the overseas version of the Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake, the new car has undergone corresponding domestic adjustments. Black plastic coverings have been added to the bottom of the body and the wheel eyebrows, which looks like It’s closer to a “easy-to-sell” SUV. For the Chinese market that does not have the consumption habit of station wagons, this is indeed a convenient way for people to accept products such as station wagons (cross-border station wagons). Even though its ground clearance is the same as that of the new CC, after looking at it for a long time, this cross-border travel style becomes very eye-catching.

As the most sporty mid-size cars of domestic Volkswagen, the driving experience of the new CC and the new CC hunting car must have attracted the attention of many friends. From a parameter perspective, the entire new CC family uses a 2.0T 7DSG power combination, in which the engine code-named EA888 is also divided into high and low power adjustments.

The two new cars tested this time are both high-power versions, with a maximum power of 220Ps/4500-6200rpm and a maximum torque of 350N·m/1500-4400rpm.

In addition, both new cars are equipped with the second-generation DCC dynamic chassis system and support five driving modes: "Economy", "Comfort", "Standard", "Sports" and "Personalized". In terms of driving experience, the new CC is relatively similar to the new CC hunting car, and it can be regarded as the sportiest one among this power combination. The first is its steering feel. Although it is a little light in comfort mode and standard mode, in fact, the directivity is particularly precise, and as the speed increases, the steering feel will become much calmer.

Secondly, the chassis performance of the new car is also quite tight, taking into account both road feel and comfort. And with the blessing of the DCC dynamic chassis system, the suspension can also be adjusted accordingly as needed. Comfort mode is suitable for driving slowly, while sport mode provides more support.

In the comfort and standard modes, the power performance of the two is relatively soft. The initial acceleration is mainly smooth, and the front part of the accelerator pedal is even slightly empty; it is very brisk to stop and go in the city. . But when you step on the accelerator deeply, the power output in the second half becomes quite strong. It seems to be telling me: CC can also be very performant. In addition, the braking performance of the new car is also quite linear.

When switched to sports mode, the new CC and the new CC hunting vehicle seem to have changed their personalities. When starting, you can feel the "restlessness" of the vehicle by lightly tapping the accelerator, and the power response is very positive. If you step on the accelerator deeply, when the speed reaches 2500rpm, you will feel a pushing feeling. Adjust to the manual mode again, and the downshift performance of the 7-speed DSG can be described as sensitive. It seems to be smooth and smooth when accelerating or overtaking. When driving a CC hunting vehicle and matching it with the sports mode, it even gave me the illusion of driving a "small steel cannon".

And what is surprising is that the new CC and the new CC hunting car will not "vibrate people and cars" when driven fiercely like some sports models. One feels movement. The new CC family provides a quite quiet atmosphere in the car, and the speed is also improved unconsciously. This is particularly valuable for the new CC family that adopts frameless doors.

It is worth mentioning that for the new CC hunting vehicle, the organizer also took us through a winding mountain road made of gravel, with a length of 20 kilometers. In this way, the official seems very confident in the calibration of the new car on bad roads. In the comfort mode, the suspension filters the many fine vibrations on the road more effectively, and you do not feel too much discomfort.

However, after experiencing many corners, the fantasy of "steel cannon" was shattered by reality. The slightly higher center of gravity, longer vehicle length, and suspension and chassis settings that are more biased towards comfort, I don't want or be able to drive it fast for a long time on winding gravel roads. When returning to paved roads, like many urban SUVs, this is obviously a more suitable place for it.

I don’t know since when, the interiors of Volkswagen models began to be known as “moderate” and calm. But on the new CC hunting suit family, some details and configurations give people unexpected surprises.

The center console of the new CC and the new CC hunting car still adopts a symmetrical T-shaped design, and the silver trim panel running through the center console divides it into upper and lower parts. In addition, a 10.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 9.2-inch central control multimedia touch screen are also standard for the entire series. Both central control panels adopt a touch-sensitive design, which has a strong sense of technology, but lacks a sense of interactivity. At the same time, both are also equipped with Volkswagen's latest three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, but the steering wheel multi-function buttons on the new CC are touch-operated, while the new CC hunting car has traditional push-type buttons.

In terms of details, because the new CC is equipped with the R-Line package, the steering wheel will have a better grip, and R-Line embroidered headrests, colored stitching on the seats, and piping processing will be provided. Among them, the new CC uses a large number of imitation carbon fiber decorative panels in the car, while the new CC hunting car uses wood grain decorative panels.

It is worth mentioning that in terms of materials and workmanship, the new CC family is definitely at the leading level among the Volkswagen sedan family. And for a four-door frameless mid-size car, the NVH performance inside the car is also excellent. The IML process translucent decorative panel used by Volkswagen for the first time combined with the 30-color adjustable interior atmosphere light makes the interior atmosphere in the car more advanced.

In addition, the new CC family is also equipped with an L2-level full-speed autonomous driving system and the Internet of Vehicles "Public Experts" service. Through "Public Experts", full voice control of the car can be achieved and online support Music, online payment, group travel and a series of smart services. Wireless CarPlay and Baidu CarLife connections, as well as the wireless charging slot in front of the gear handle, also provide high convenience. It can be said that CC can give you some configurations or functions that were originally unimaginable on ordinary public models.

In the current era where all kinds of entry-level BBAs are on the market, the new CC family can definitely meet your needs for petty bourgeoisie and uniqueness. Not only can it "pretend", but it can also be quite effective.

In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new CC are 4865/1870/1459mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2841mm. The Volkswagen CC hunting car is also slightly different in length, reaching 4869mm. In terms of interior space performance, hunting vehicles will undoubtedly have more advantages. Reflected in the car, compared to the new CC, the rear headroom will be more abundant, and it is equipped with an openable panoramic sunroof, making the car more spacious.

However, in terms of actual experience, the two rides are relatively similar. Taking my height of 183cm as an example, when the front row is adjusted to my suitable sitting posture and I sit in the back row, my legs still have about two punches of room between the front row and the vertical and horizontal space are good. However, the middle platform is a bit high, which is not very friendly to middle passengers. And it needs to be pointed out that although the new CC family has a four-door frameless door design, the rear windows cannot be placed at the bottom, which will have a slight impact on practicality.

In terms of rear space, CC is basically a hatchback. The larger opening provides good flexibility. And both second-row seats support a 4/6 ratio folding. When all the seats are folded down, the rear floor can be almost flat. Among them, the conventional volume of the trunk of the new CC hunting car is 514 liters. When all the rear seats are folded down, a maximum of 1320 liters of space can be created, which is larger than the conventional volume of the new CC and the maximum volume with the seats folded down respectively. Out of 13/49 liters. For average home users, both have enough space.

Judging from this test drive experience, as Volkswagen’s most unique sedan currently; CC takes the opportunity of the mid-term facelift to improve its sportiness while also bringing us an exquisite hunting suit. version models, the choices are becoming more and more abundant. But as far as the domestic market is concerned, "general station wagons" such as CC hunting vehicles are quite niche, and most of them are imported models with higher prices on the market.

This time FAW-Volkswagen chose a domestically produced hunting vehicle, which is enough to give a glimpse of its sincerity. But even so, many people still think it is not cheap, but we might as well change our thinking: If you want to spend more than 200,000 yuan to buy a Volkswagen SUV, then why not pay more attention to the new CC that shows more personality and petty bourgeoisie What about hunting vehicles?

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.