The CC is a stylish four-door serving as Volkswagen's top car model in the United States. The CC is related to the 2006-2010 Passat so it is roughly equivalent to a midsize sedan. By comparison, the sleek roofline of the CC is 2-3 inches lower than that of Passat. Beginning with the 2013 model, the interior has seating for five passengers. CC is offered in four trim levels, three of which are front-wheel-drive with a 2.0l turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The top model includes Volkswagen's 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system and their narrow-angle V6 engine. With prices starting at around $30,000, the CC is an interesting alternative to the usual conservative mid-sized sedan.

The Volkswagen CC wears freshened front and rear styling for 2013. The updated front end styling includes a new bumper, grille, headlamps and hood. In the rear, there is a restyled bumper and new LED tail lamps. Changes to the interior are minimal, but the rear seat now seats three passengers. The CC is offered with either a 2.0l four-cylinder engine or 3.6l V6.