Volkswagen Unveils CC R-Line, Available Late 2012 in U.S.

[omoderncultureo]

We might not get a downsized version of the Volkswagen CC, but we will get an R-Line trim level of the saucy sedan later this year. VW will officiallly pull the wraps off at the Auto Mobil International show in Leipzig, Germany on June 1st. Powered by the 2.0-liter, 200-horsepower four-cylinder and riding on the same 18-inch Mallory alloy wheels featured on the Sport Plus, the R-Line adds the option of a six-speed manual on top of the six-speed DSG transmission.

Exterior changes include a meaner front fascia and round fog lights, sculpted, body-colored side skirts and "shaded" taillights, along with R-Line badging and paddle shifters for the DSG. Otherwise the features list is simply lifted from the Sport Plus.

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[Remedy]

At the very least they (VW) could have used the Detroit's or Karthoum's on the R-Line.

[TASVW]

AWD?

[hinshu]

AWD CC would be the tits >.<

[Shin Akuma]

At the very least they (VW) could have used the Detroit's or Karthoum's on the R-Line.

I love the look of the Detroit wheels, but honestly they've been done to death.

[kevin splits]

AWD?

Never! Ha

[scsuh]

wait, so there's no bump in power?

[kevin splits]

R line is just a trim package, same in Europe. R line mk6 in Europe is just aggressive body styling.

When you have the: .:R, that's supposed to mean serious business. Lol

[Ranko25]

Ha, that big letter "R" and that mighty engine.........

[tstahlGTI]

When you have the: .:R, that's supposed to mean serious business. Lol

Se.:Riously.

[Fritz27]

I hate the refreshed front end on the CC, but this helps it a little bit. If only VW kept the old front with the revised rear.

[arethirdytwo]

200HP? Rough. So R line is just an interior/exterior trim package now?

[SB82]

Wish it at least had a better suspension

[veedublvr]

Give it AWD and the 2.5T and I think that would do it...

[Remedy]

200HP? Rough. So R line is just an interior/exterior trim package now?

It's no different than the S-line from Audi. It works for Audi, and so should it for VW.

[arethirdytwo]

Good point as well as the M series for BMW. I just wish they would keep a bigger motor to play with but it just isn't where the company is going.

It's no different than the S-line from Audi. It works for Audi, and so should it for VW.

[retro_rocket]

It's no different than the S-line from Audi. It works for Audi, and so should it for VW.

Yep...there seems to be a lot of misunderstanding among some of the other posters in this thread.

VW R-Line trim bears the same relation to actual R vehicles (like the Golf R) as Audi S-Line trim does to actual S vehicles (like the S4). Basically just an appearance package. Many, many manufacturers do something similar with a "sport" package that gets you all the trimmings of a sports model, just without the associated performance bump.

[corrago]

Wish they'd do the opposite - performance upgrade availability on stripper interior.

[Rippin]

Hmm...this car could potentially bring me back to Volkswagen.

[Slipstream]

Give it AWD and the 2.5T and I think that would do it...

...yep, then NO ONE would buy it. It would be $45k-50k.

[Buzzkill]

Is that a chrome strip down the sides?

[AudiVwMeister]

CC is the only way to get a real passat in the us.

[texas03']

there have been AWD and R-line versions of the CC since it came out, just not together. vw.com is your friend.

[Spiller337]

Why no 3.6?

[engrishmajer]

First thing that came to mind

[Enchiladas]

seems like it's really about paying for the 'R' badge in the end.

[JettaGT8V80]

ok people you are getting confused this is not a CC R its an R-line which means its just add ons

usually just a body kit and some interior bits

[mookieblaylock]

200HP? Rough. So R line is just an interior/exterior trim package now?

no, it now brings the 6 speed manual option as well as dsg
they cant really put anything too cool on it because as usual thats for audi

[kraut_pauer79]

no, it now brings the 6 speed manual option as well as dsg
they cant really put anything too cool on it because as usual thats for audi

...and the CC is expensive already as it is, tack on too much cool stuff and the final price would give customers that much more incentive to look at an Audi.

I like the CC a lot, but I can't believe a 2.0T CC with no leather and a stupid glass roof that only tilts up = $35,355

An A4 with Quattro, a manual gearbox no matter what trim you want, a more powerful 2.0T, real leather, comfier seats, a real power moonroof, xenons/LED's and an Audi badge = $34,875

[kevin splits]

It's no different than the S-line from Audi. It works for Audi, and so should it for VW.

Exactly same concept.

[kevin splits]

...and the CC is expensive already as it is, tack on too much cool stuff and the final price would give customers that much more incentive to look at an Audi.

I like the CC a lot, but I can't believe a 2.0T CC with no leather and a stupid glass roof that only tilts up = $35,355

An A4 with Quattro, a manual gearbox no matter what trim you want, a more powerful 2.0T, real leather, comfier seats, a real power moonroof, xenons/LED's and an Audi badge = $34,875

I totally agree. I'm not sure what exactly VW is trying to do with the CC.. Sucker some idiot into leasing one, to which Audi doesn't even come to that customers mind I guess. I liked like look of the previous CC, I could never justify it, as you said I can have higher quality interior, AWD, more power, imo better appearance out of an Audi A4 for the same money!

[Shin Akuma]

Why no 3.6?

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[VWFSIB6]

I will get one of these, , hopefully we see an early fall release.

[Aonarch]

As a former CC owner I absolutely despise the new styling and I absolutely hate those wheels.

[VDub2625]

AWD CC would be the tits >.<

Ignorance is... bliss?

It's no different than the S-line from Audi. It works for Audi, and so should it for VW.

Ditto. This is common.

Why no 3.6?

I'm kinda wondering that too, but I think the 2.0T is supposed to be the zippy quick engine and the 3.6 is supposed to be the calmer, powerful luxury engine. Though it would make sense.