Volkswagen’s most stylish new car, apart from the Scirocco, the CC – which used to be called Passat CC, goes on sale in the United Kingdom today starting from £24,200. The cool and sporty Volkswagen CC is available with a choice of three engines, including a.8 petrol, 2.0 liter petrol and 2.0 liter diesel. There’s only two trim levels of standard and GT. Everything is nice and simple.

A 6-speed manual gearbox is standard, but depending on the model you may get a 7-speed DSG automatic.

Standard equipment you get with all models include RNS 315 touchscreen satellite navigation system, DAB digital radio, iPod and Bluetooth connectivity, 2Zone climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights and brake energy recuperation.  Safety features include a driver alert system, ESP electronic stabilisation programme and four-way adjustable front head restraints, to reduce the risk of whiplash.

That’s pretty decent. But if you go for the GT grade, you also get heated front seats, full Nappa leather upholstery, three-mode adaptive chassis control, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, 18-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights and heat insulating tinted glass from the B-pillar back.

As for the optional extras, you can order High Beam Assist, which automatically controls dipping of the headlights; Side Assist, which monitors the vehicle’s blind spot; Lane Assist and adaptive cruise control with City Emergency Braking function; a rear-view camera; front climate seats with massage function; and an electrically deployed towbar.

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* BMT denotes BlueMotion Technology