2012 Volkswagen CC Review, Walkaround, Exhaust, Test Drive

Help us grow so we can bring you more videos! Like us on Facebook @ / 2redline Despite it's older design, Volkswagen's more affordable CC is still quite a looker today. It's lack of a few more modern tech features will show it's age, but the 2013 updates significantly refresh the car and for those of you who want a stylish sedan like this, but find an Audi A7 or BMW 640i Gran Coupe out of your price range. Head over to your local VW dealer and drive this model.

[@theredline]

No, we just want to make sure you test drove all the midsize sedans on the market before your decision. The Sonata is still a fine choice and some buyers like it's styling and driving dynamics. It is also still a great value in the marketplace. Personally, we'd choose a Honda Accord, Ford Fusion, or Volkswagen Passat first but the choice is yours. Get the vehicle that you like the most :)

[@theredline]

The Volkswagen CC is an excellent choice. The speed3 doesn't compare with this vehicle but if you were going to drive the two back to back, you'd notice the VW is quieter, more comfortable, has nicer interior, and is generally the "more grown up" car. The Mazda is quicker/more fun and we apologize for not having a speed3 review yet. We do have our connections with Mazda already and a speed3 is on the list. We should be reviewing one soon.

[@GQ-247]

Perfect video but have to say CC really has some blind spots

[@Vitoamiibo]

7:40 That engine does NOT sound right at all lmao

[@djtech001]

You are so righr. The engine sucks

[@FirstNameMattheson]

@@djtech001 tell that to the 355hp it makes on stock turbo xD

[@adammiller8133]

It’s a diesel, I think.

[@ADubTheGrizzy]

@@alejandrodelgado2813 lmao funniest comment in youtube history

[@WorldV1ralDa1ly]

@@FirstNameMattheson i have a cc and it doesnt make that noise bozo

[@salsazilla790]

This is a very helpful video. Thank you

[@anothersiguy]

V-TECH SEATS JUST KICKED IN YO

[@WorldV1ralDa1ly]

they lower for a more sportier handling as the center of gravity is lower lol

[@Car_channels]

😂😂😂

[@connorplaksin1821]

my cc does not make that loud clicking noise.

[@CyferPerez777]

Mine does idk why

[@blondegozer345]

Oh no he's going broke now :o

[@RedBaronisa]

@@CyferPerez777oil change time. I4s are bad about changing sounds when the oil is going bad. Yes, ik what 10 minute Oil Change said and their “lube tech”s are wrong. Keep that oil changed. When it stop purring and starts to sound like a zero turn, it’s oil change time

[@theredline]

Have you test driven all the other midsize family sedans on the market as well?

[@05Forenza]

No one seems to notice, the ignition is electronic like a push button start. Just tap the key in and let go, it'll start by itself. (I know, I own one) Also, while the 2013 model looks better, it lost a lot of small features that make it unique. Like the Auto-Hold function. Back-up camera is not available even on the new '13 Exec VR6 (I drove one of those too). VW apparently had issues manufacturing the flip out badge on the trunk for the camera.

[@kenmh7357]

Great video, my new, used 2012 CC Lux being delivered tomorrow!

[@WaqasA0495]

how are you finding it so far

[@kenmh7357]

@@WaqasA0495 Love this car! Love the looks the quality the ride. Not disappointed by my purchase! Cheers!

[@WaqasA0495]

@@kenmh7357 have you had any issues at all? what about maintenance have you done any?

[@kenmh7357]

@@WaqasA0495 Too soon to tell, only a month old and serviced by the dealer. I have a 2009 Passat that had 4 recalls. None for my cc, so looks like "bugs" have been worked out. With my 09, the biggest problem was PCV valve twice. Repair asap because it will cause a main seal to fail. Cost $1400. The main advice about buying a used VW is go in eyes-wide-open. That is, don't over pay, not too high mileage and budget for repairs. Cheers

[@WaqasA0495]

@@kenmh7357 seems like it's already going well with the cc and the passat was just full of problems, how would you know pcv valve is going? I'm picking up a 76k on clock 2012, fsh, they're doing the waterpump and cambelt today for around £6000. let's hope it goes well

[@scmcarp]

I just purchased the 2010 CC and man is it fun to drive. in fact my last car was a 2013 300 C and it was not as fun as my new CC ....great review as always.

[@KidCannon4407]

channrl hey, how's the car holding up? I hear they break down alot.

[@sortysciaofiscia]

are you redlining it cold?!?

[@jsway89ify]

I recently bought my 2012 VW CC under $27k with 14k miles. I fell in love with that coupe sport model since 2009 me being 19 at the time now I'm 24 and own the car of my dreams lol I absolutely love this car. Great buy. Very satisfied but I'd wish you'd elaborate more on the dsg transmission.

[@05Forenza]

Wonderful car isn't it? I've had mine for 3 years this summer. Dream car also...25 years old =)

[@joye1953]

05Forenza am in highschool senior year and I got this car when I turned 16 my sister has a gti 4door and my aunt has a Q5 so when I drove the car to school I was suprised how nice the ride is amd now am heading to collge/universyt amd its a really nice car luv it

[@joye1953]

Am in highschool amd I got this car when I was 16 and I was suprised when I first drove it how the style just looks nice and drives smoothe And am heading to universty this year and that can definitely last me till I finsh school and university

[@05Forenza]

Most definitely. Lucky high school gift? Or, you saved like crazy lol

[@joye1953]

Hell yes I did I work my ass of at that doctors office lol

[@Jakeman21642]

Great review! This was probably my favorite VW until the new beetle came out. I would still kill for one of these with a 6 speed manual though..

[@danielthompson803]

The interior spec differences are due to passat cc, older passat and current golf gti are European spec cars and VW still uses this high levels of finish in the EU the cheaper finishes are for the north American market.

[@sirtalis69]

I just love my 2010 VW CC! Good looking, and fun to drive!

[@justabrokeredneck]

Is yours turboed? And can you hear the turbo?

[@MrRenzoesp02]

Any big issues? Timing belt? Gas pump?

[@melissaal719]

Does anyone know if this would be high maintenance or too expensive?? Should I buy a Hyundai over this car???

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

I didn't say that in the video but I was wearing the ring (on the wrong finger) since we have to get it re-sized this weekend :)

[@blackmamba9161]

I really wish he did a 2013 cc review 😔 I'm thinkin bout buying one in a couple months and I only buy based on his reviews...

[@WorldV1ralDa1ly]

hella dumb. scotty kilmer is your guy

[@blackmamba9161]

@@WorldV1ralDa1ly sorry in a maxima now...

[@RedBaronisa]

This review is for the 2013 but not much changed. U can tell it’s the 2013 cuz it can seat 3 in the back while the 2012 model can only seat 2 in the back as it has a center console in the rear as well with cup holders.

[@RedBaronisa]

The reason i kno this is because i own the 2012 CC and the CC in this video does not have the center console in the rear

[@rutengvalmelander9139]

@@RedBaronisai have the 2013 and i only have two seats in the back!

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

I used to hate white cars but I agree, when kept clean they look fantastic. But I prefer a more pearly white with metallic sparkles in it, rather than this flat white.

[@S1LLY_Y0SHI_L0V3R]

Excellent Review Of 2012 Volkswagen CC. 😀

[@Veyronp87]

LOVE the CC

[@tuolumne9]

great review! My last car was a 3.6 VR6 regular Passat (CC still is this platform). Had an interior and driving feel of a $40k luxury car (as it should @ 38k). Definitely built to a higher standard than the other cheaper mid sized cars. Best feature Bixenon adaptive lights

[@illmatic33]

I just purchased a used 2012 model with 28K miles on it.Its now up to 30K and I am looking into getting it service. I am looking online since I am no expert and based on what I am seeing, it appears the following is recommended: Engine Oil, Brake Fluid, Oil Filter, Tire Rotation etc. With the exception of tire rotation the dashboard light comes on if brake fluid or engine oil is needed. Why would I want to change those things if the light is not on?

[@TheYellowSchoolBusDude]

There should be a maintenance schedule in the owners manual. The only things I would recommend is oil change if it wasn't already done (Castrol Synthetic) and a tire rotation with every oil change!

[@rodneybradley573]

Dane Powell I always change the oil twice a year. The cars says to change the oil after 10,000 miles. I did that one time and had the oil checked to see how bad it looked. The mechanic just said, "never do that again" I change the oil in my VW CC twice a year.

[@TheYellowSchoolBusDude]

Rodney Bradley As long as you are using synthetic, you should be able to get at least 7500 miles out of an oil change.

[@TheYellowSchoolBusDude]

If its mostly around town driving or short trips, less than 10 minutes each way, I would get the oil changed every 5000 or 7500 miles.

[@rodneybradley573]

Anthony Cuda yeah that's about what I do

[@Freetheshinerz]

I’ve found a CC but it has 90,000 miles on it, no accidents in the carfax, should I get it?

[@MugatuJag]

Did you end up buying it, they are beautiful cars and they can have issues with the dual clutch transmission, it also requires more service, but if you can do some of your own work it might be a goodbuy

[@KhrissyDaDon]

The CC competes with cars in the full-size sedan market like the Chevrolet SS, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Lincoln MKS, Ford Taurus, Nissan Maxima... not because of its size but because of its price and driving dynamics.

[@shivam220]

great vid oh hey congrats on the engagement

[@TheMikeYouSee]

Thanks for the review, I ended up buying one because of this video! Thanks man! I've been asking for the Mazdaspeed 3 and you never delivered :(, but all is good because I choose the CC. I'm loving it

[@WorldV1ralDa1ly]

How long before it broke down?

[@TheMikeYouSee]

@@WorldV1ralDa1ly It was pretty unreliable for me. My issues really started after I modded it and it went downhill quick. Still loved it though, now I have a 2020 Tiguan R-Line and am pretty happy with it and yes I got a APR+ tune on it so we will see what happens.

[@bright-alchannel9161]

I am looking to buy a cc 2011,,,how long did u keep it

[@RealtimeReviews613]

I find white cars keep the styling looking fresh longer. They stay clean longer, show the body lines perfectly, hide scratches the best and just all and all look great. I've owned only black cars with the exception of my last 2 cars being white and ill never go back. I'm an auto detailer and detailed all colors and white is the best to keep clean.

[@mikelee4501]

That engine is on its way out

[@RedBaronisa]

Honestly to me seems like a blown head gasket. Got a lot of water coming out the exhaust and oil aint getting to the valves so loss of oil pressure. Shit lines up with blown head gasket

[@Fernnyy710]

Nice review makes me want to buy one

[@C01iNTT84]

You mentioned that the passat cc was only a 4 seater until 2013, my passat cc is a 2010 and it is a 5 seater

[@SGTxBiRDMAN]

Colin Heasley this dude doesn't know what he is talking about he is just a review guy that probably read the manual and a wikipedia page and suddenly thinks he can be able to educate..

[@CraigV72]

+SGTxBiRDMAN The 2012 is a 4-seater only. At least my 2012 Lux Limited is. The rear seats are 2 individual buckets with a sliding console in the middle. That being said, the reviewer does nothing to impress.

[@SGTxBiRDMAN]

i have a 2012 lux and it has 5 seats

[@C01iNTT84]

***** funny that, mines 2010 & mine has a middle seat.

[@iY3R1]

+Colin Heasley I think it might be a US market thing?

[@monex5]

I'm thinking of getting one. What part of Virginia are you in?

[@Drewbie85]

and with this car, again vw has a lot of nice features but some of them are never available to the us market. because of price but real leather is available to the top of the line model.

[@Zanellatior]

wich version is this? i want one with the heated seats

[@dave11686]

I really do like the CC, nice car.

[@OnusofStrife]

I guess you should say that this is based on the last gen passat or the euro passat. Not the current us only passat.

[@girlinthesouth850]

My engine sounds like that, too. My dad said it's because of the turbo engine? Is that true? I guess maybe I'm surprised about the sound being loud, going from an Altima to a CC lol

[@Mosstachio]

Chain tensioner might be going out.

[@MugatuJag]

Direct injection engines especially the early ones were quite noisy, hell my brand new Volvo S 60 sounds like a diesel

[@2Kriss2Kross]

Is it possible for you guys to make a video on that Civic at 1:57?

[@mrkongsimr]

Coupe is French and means ,pear , some cars have a sloping line similar to a pear . Rover came out with a coupe 1960 ,so not MB or other newer cars started this and it was 4door . Thanks

[@f181234]

Hows the resale value on this car

[@slyguyaction]

Great review!

[@常轶轩]

Can u do a video for Honda CRZ 2013 or 2011?

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

I mean I am no one to tell you what to buy, and congrats for the new car too, but I think overall the others would be better options in the long run. But hey you go with what you want

[@magellanmax]

Lexus made the coupe-like hatchback 4 door design famous with it's GS300-400 design a decade ago.

[@importcarenthusiast]

Very nice review! i am quite a fan of this car, but I kinda like the 13 better.

[@mrkongsimr]

You still live in the same place ??? Nice review thanks

[@slickdreams9325]

I might cop one and lol people say it’s push start but I guess it’s not actually like how they say that’s why I’m here

[@1970borntorun]

Dude, why are you OBSESSED with push button start?? It's ridiculous!! If you can't handle turning a KEY, stop driving!

[@Official_DeathGodKT]

Imagine being pressed over a feature

[@madsus5984]

Woahhhh show me where the push button hurt you bro

[@Burninhellscrootoob]

Another "Doug DeMoron"! 😂😂😂😂

[@westunit777]

vw cc 2009 or camry xle 2009 both 60K miles. ???

[@acedeamon77]

can you do a review on a Lexus is300, i would love your take on it

[@85funnyguy]

I just got the b6 passat. It's pretty much the same car. I wanted a cc, but it was out of my price range.

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

I was stressing the "c" too much, my mistake lol

[@noriceformeplz]

EG at 5:26, would love to have that and swap an H22 in that.. hope it dose not go to junker.

[@oscarguo9054]

It's really weird that vw makes some of the best cars in the world like Bugatti, Lamborghini,Ducati,Audi and Bentley but when it comes to their own name brand they make it so blend and boring....:(

[@ttroygotknife]

that timing chain guide sound like failing

[@richieg2238]

That hair! 😂😂😂

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Why not get an Altima, Accord, Passat...???

[@theredline]

Most manufacturers will use the term "leatherette" to tell you that it's fake

[@markymark8949]

Leatherette is a combination of vinyl and leather we can be 60 40 or 50 50

[@dirkyinde]

was their alot of road noise?

[@theredline]

We did notice that... apparently, people in this area prefer white cars lol

[@saadkhan3294]

lol'd at "that's what the back..uhuh that's what the badge on this vehicle stands for" for some reason.

[@Revealthereal_]

I HATE the wasted space for cup holders in the back instead of a 5th seat. Smh

[@danielpaez4372]

Is fantastic the CC...

[@M_773]

Humble beginnings haha

[@Lov3lychriz]

My car sounds just like that I thought we were to the end 😂😂😂😫

[@Mosstachio]

Chain tensioner might be going out.

[@76454455555071]

Does it have cruise control?

[@MugatuJag]

Yes all our standard with cruise control, however none of the cc even the updated executive version that came out in 2013 has adaptive cruise control in the United States, however in other countries and parts of Europe they have adaptive cruise control with stop and go and automatic emergency braking

[@Haoi1216]

I want a 2theRedLine rpm gage intro T-shirt !

[@hondaftw1234]

My favorite VW. Unfortunately my neighbor just bought one ands it been horrible.

[@Rtvoll]

Not bad at all for 30 grand. Nice stylish sedan.

[@TheKillerace900]

is this a good first car?

[@nos5647]

if you're 30

[@Salih.EduBlock]

Thanks.

[@freddymedina7430]

Don't these have terrible electrical issues ?

[@theboogeyman5736]

Whatever_928 nope

[@sethn8021]

lol its not V-tec leatherette, its V-tex leatherette. Your thinking of honda too much.

[@deang7004]

My dad has this car

[@f181234]

Vtec seats....................interesting

[@luismendoza3723]

I herd that it’s the most expensive on maintenance of the Volkswagen

[@MugatuJag]

So it’s such a common engine I would say the engine maintenance isn’t the most expensive as it’s the same as the beetle, and the Jetta, and Tiguan , but the transmission service because it’s a dual clutch does require the oil to be changed more often so like every 60,000 miles, but the fluid swap should only cost you 300 bucks. That being said the dual clutch transmission is not the most reliable, It is a beautiful car but I would say in the higher miles the 2.0’s have turbo issues and several other common issues

[@luismendoza3723]

@@MugatuJag thank you. You just saved a life

[@XeroBounds]

How is it a comfort "coupe" when it has more than 2 doors?

[@picklejay7822]

Xero because people are stupid and will buy anything companies say. Wtf is a 4 door coupe? Doesn’t even make sense. Just call it what it is, a sedan with a sloping a roof line

[@jasonnguyen680]

It's basically the shape of a coupe just with 2 extra doors squeezed in it. Kinda stupid

[@crashice667]

no diesel engine available

[@isaacchampagne8268]

What’s the mpg?

[@BitLynxx]

I'm getting 23 City and 32 Highway

[@VEEVEEISME]

Nice!

[@joevarga5982]

I hate it when car dealerships put their decals on the back. I wouldn't buy it just because of that.

[@mrmysteriotx]

The CC was on my shortlist until I realized the sunroof only tilted/vented, (no slide function).

[@golfmaniac007]

how many speeding tickets do you have on your driving record?

[@automobilecats6923]

i like the sound of that engine.

[@blacuraRL]

The Ford Fusion or Honda Accord are better choices. Both will likely be more dependable, are 'fresher designs' and have better resale value. Above all, the chasis and engine refinement of those former mentioned cars outshine the Hyundai. That being said, pick that car that YOU want and that makes you happy.

[@HarborLockRoad]

Ford or honda over a CC? Are you insane???

[@Nemanja635]

My CC doesnt make that engine sound. It sounds as almost as its not working at all. By the way, its an amazing car.

[@joevarga5982]

Does it still run?

[@Nemanja635]

@@joevarga5982 As brand new.

[@joevarga5982]

@@Nemanja635 So you're saying the car in the video doesn't sound right, not your car.

[@Nemanja635]

@@joevarga5982 Yeah, that car in the video sounds a bit weird. Maybe its me, who knows, but when i pop the hood of my CC i dont hear those sounds. This car sounds like its ticking.

[@joevarga5982]

@@Nemanja635 It sounds just terrible. Thanks for letting us know that's not a normal sound.

[@PalaminoHills]

This car deserves better presentation. You sound like you're in a hurry to get through a speech

[@Volkswagenvwforsale]

That is one of the ironies of life I guess...

[@deliaalexandra6781]

music over your voice... guys you need to work on this.

[@davidsoto7114]

Dudes hairstyle is so 2,000 😂

[@WorldV1ralDa1ly]

put more oil tf

[@jackross7_11]

Sounds like it’s about to blow

[@MVMSBLISS]

YAAY

[@WannabeSS]

Sounds like my kinda area! LOL

[@PalaminoHills]

Vehicle?

[@chrisak49]

Why? Black ones run faster

[@gunterzimmermann2002]

Gave him a like. Competent reviewer. I don't know why... but he strikes me as a Hillary Clinton supporter .... : )

[@victorkenarsy3024]

Günter Zimmermann Just curious, is that a good or a bad thing?

[@mamuwaldevoudoupractitione3518]

Nobody wants KKKillery Clinton!

[@clock959]

Volkswagens have always looked bland to me :(

[@FrostyCoug]

Don’t quit your day job, kid ;)

[@MugatuJag]

Well he didn’t quit his day job and he is a pretty successful KZbin auto reviewer these days and probably makes more than you, so maybe he was a bit rusty back in the day but he definitely perfected it and he’s probably pulling in 20k to 40,000 a month....