Volkswagen CC 'Shooting Brake' Planned
Volkswagen is looking to expand its next-generation Passat lineup by adding a CC Shooting Brake model according to insiders.
Based on the German automaker’s versatile MQB platform, the next Passat is tentatively scheduled to launch in 2015 and will grow in size compared to the current generation model. But in a move mimicking Mercedes-Benz and its CLS Shooting Brake model, Volkswagen wants to prove it can be just as stylish with its own CC Shooting Brake.
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No official word has come from Volkswagen on the rumored model, but it’s also unlikely that it would make it to the American market. In Europe, the Passat wagon is a popular model, a vehicle that isn’t even offered in America anymore. But then again, BMW has turned away from wagon models by releasing Gran Turismo variants, which could entice Volkswagen to follow in those footsteps.
[Source: Autocar UK]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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How about a proper Passat wagon, the car that brought my family into the VAG fold in the first place?