Autonews - AA Club of Kenya magazine – 17 into the cabin but that was either not evident or our roads have greatly improved . I also expected to have an issue crawling over large bumps but that too was not the case . Overall it was a great driving experience . What was however most impressive was the fuel consumption . I attempted to empty the 76 litre tank but the 7 speed automatic gear box paired with the 1.8 TSi 16 valve turbo charged engine would have none of it . After 550 kilometers the instrument cluster was informing me that I could manage another 330kms . I wish I had more time with the car but it needed to be back at the dealership . The Volkswagen CC was designed by a Turkish gentleman named Murat Gurnak . He was also responsible for the Golf V and the Scirocco but did not stay long enough and was replaced by his former student Walter De Silva who still heads the group ’ s design function . Murat previously worked on the first Mercedes C Class and Peugeot 206CC , 307 and 607 . Who is the CC targetted at ?
The taker of the Volkswagen CC will be a single and stylish individual with refined fashion taste who most likely invests in timepieces , Italian footwear with leather soles and wears luxurious French scents . It seats four adults and despite its coupe profile has enough headroom for the adult of average height . Entry and exit requires caution initially , as you might knock your head before getting accustomed to its proportions . The CC is decked with goodies like a 6 CD changer , 8 speakers , mobile device interface in the centre armrest as well as Bluetooth connectivity to access all your phone ’ s features and important playlist . At night the bling of the Xenon headlamps and LED rear light cluster announce your arrival and departure in grand style . On the highway the headlights range adjustment feature allows you better visibility without blinding the other driver . ‘ Cornering lighting ’ allows to see better around the
SPECS Engine : 1.8 TSI Turbo 16v Power : 160hp ( 118kW )@ 5000rpm Torque : 250Nm @ 1,500rpm Gears : 7 speed automatic DSG
Standard FEATURES Anti lock Braking System ( ABS ), Electronic Brake Distribution ( EBD ), Hydraulic Brake Assist ( HBA ), Anti-spin Regulation ( ASR ), Electronic Differential Lock ( EDL ), Electronic Drag Torque Control ( EDTC ), Hill Hold Control ( HHC ), Park Distance Control ( PDC ), Rest Assist ( Drowsiness Detection )
bend . When you arrive you have the extra security of ‘ coming home lighting ’ that sees you to your door . Now those are nice standard features to have . If you have no budgetary limits add