2010 Volkswagen Passat CC

Volkswagen Passat CC

The Volkswagen Passat CC sits in that weird sweet spot between sedan and coupe, aimed squarely at folks who want a European badge and a shape you won’t lose in the Pick n Pay car park. It’s not trying to match the 3 Series coupe or Audi’s A5 line-up spec-for-spec, but you’d be forgiven for cross-shopping if you want something with a bit more personality than your neighbour’s silver sedan. Under the bonnet you’ll find a 2.0 TSI petrol and DSG combo—nothing wild, but enough for everyday Jozi traffic and the odd N1 run. R137,500 buys you the only one currently listed in the country, so you’re not exactly spoilt for choice; blink and you’ll miss it. That one car is a 2010 model with 86,000 km, which is actually decent mileage for something German and fifteen years old. People who want a CC are after specific things: that dramatic roofline, the frameless doors, choosing to do away with a middle rear seat because the design demands it. It’s what the Passat should have been from the start. Put it next to an A5 or 3 Series coupe of similar vintage and mileage, and the CC will usually come in a bit cheaper, with less stress about basic service costs—on paper at least. You can forget about new stock. This is a hunt-the-unicorn scenario, and in SA’s used market, it pays to be quick when one pops up.