Volkswagen Golf/Jetta CC Not Destined for U.S.

Remember that theoretical Golf/Jetta CC four-door-coupe-type substance we reported on last month? Yeah, don't get your hopes up. We've learned from European sources that while approval for the car still looks good—a final decision has yet to be made—it is highly unlikely that the car will make it to U.S. dealers. The reason is simple: The thing would be really expensive, and is expected to cost more to build than our Passat. VW China is hot for this car and was originally hoping Volkswagen of America could add volume and bolster the business case. But beyond U.S. sales being unnecessary—the car appears to be on track for China and Europe anyway—China's hopes were a bit misguided: Sales numbers here would be tiny, especially at a theoretical $30K-plus price point. If the Golf-based CC does indeed get a green light, it should appear elsewhere in about three years. Comparison Test: Volkswagen CC 2.0T vs. Acura TSX V6 and Buick Regal Turbo Comparison Test: VW Passat vs. Malibu, Accord, Sonata, Camry, and Optima First Drive: 2013 Volkswagen CC 2.0T Our sources say that things may change based on currency fluctuations, and that it could—could—be fiscally feasible to bring the car here a few years down the line. It is possible, too, that the MQB-based car could be built in a North American plant once VW has installed tooling for the modular architecture. In closing, however, we'll just repeat ourselves: Don't get your hopes up. Rendering by Christian Schulte from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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