The Volkwagen CC, the Perfect Seat for an Autumn Drive.

A couple of weeks ago we were invited to Chicago for a test drive event hosted by the fine folks at Volkswagen.  We have to admit we come from a long line of Volkswagen owners so we are a bit biased already bit we were excited to be asked to preview the new CC.  While already available in Europe, the CC is a luxury vehicle priced right and it will soon make its premiere here in America.

A gorgeous Chicago day was the backdrop for our test drive. Along with fellow blogger, The Bachelor Guy (who thank goodness was more into cars than his co-pilot), we took turns driving the CC in and around the city.  First the car is solid, it feels expensive, the kind of feeling one gets when riding in a well designed vehicle. Frame-less doors with automatic windows were a nice touch but we were more impressed with all the Volkswagen CC has to offer inside. We were greeted with sophisticated two tone leather bucket seating with contrast stitching (ours was tan and black), super comfy and completely adjustable. We loved, loved, loved the nifty starter. Just insert the fob (it’s like a key, it’s OK we didn’t know either) and the engine starts right up! And although the nice people at VW had printed us instructions to our destination, we had the easy to use navigation system there to make sure we stayed on track.

A bonus was the huge sunroof, which provided us with a grand view of Chicago’s magnificent architecture towering above us.

Being more of a car junkie, The Bachelor Guy really put the car through its paces. Around turns and down stretches, the car really held its own and we both concurred the CC ran smooth. As we enjoyed our drive through Chicago’s wealthy suburbs, we couldn’t help but notice how quiet the car was. Even though we caught a little traffic heading back into the city, we couldn’t have been more relaxed and comfortable in our CC.

Towards the end of our 3 hour drive event, we drove along the shores of Lake Michigan and we couldn’t help but feel a little sad the ride was over. Overall the CC provided us with a smooth, luxurious ride. Solid engineering, 30mpg and a luxurious interior are just some of the perks that make the Volkswagen CC the perfect ride for urban dwellers!