VW adds Seven-Speed DSG Option to Passat CC Range in the UK

Volkswagen's four-door, four-seat sport sedan, the Passat CC, is now available in the UK for order with the firm's seven-speed DSG gearbox. Offered exclusively with the 1.8-litre TSI 160 PS engine and in standard CC trim, the DSG improves the car's acceleration from a standstill to 62 mph to 8.5 seconds versus the manual's 8.6 seconds. Furthermore, it gives an improved fuel consumption figure on the combined cycle of 38.7 mpg UK (37.2 manual) while CO2 emissions are reduced to 172 g/km (178 manual).

Prices for the Passat CC 1.8 TSI start at �20,with the new DSG gearbox commanding a �1,243 premium. Prices for the rest of the Passat CC range rise to �30,492 for the GT 3.6-litre V6 which produces 300 PS.

Passat CC model line-up and pricing	Price, � (OTR)
CC 1.8-litre TSI 160 PS 6 spd manual	20,622
CC 1.8-litre TSI 160 PS 7 spd DSG	21,865
CC 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 6 spd manual	21,408
CC 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 6 spd DSG	22,676
CC GT 2.0-litre TSI 200 PS 6 spd manual	22,717
CC GT 2.0-litre TSI 200 PS 6 spd auto tiptronic	23,960
CC GT 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 6 spd manual	22,289
CC GT 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 6 spd DSG	23,557
CC GT 2.0-litre TDI 170 PS 6 spd manual	23,170
CC GT 2.0-litre TDI 170 170 PS 6 spd DSG	24,438
CC GT 3.6-litre V6 4MOTION 300 PS 6 spd DSG	30,492