VW previewing new Passat CC in Geneva

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unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show the Sport Coupé GTE concept, a vehicle which previews the new Passat CC.

According to Volkswagen the new four-door coupé-saloon concept also hints at the design of the future replacement of the range-topping Phaeton. Compared to the new PassatVolkswagen Passat Gen.8 [B8]Germany, 2014 > present57 versions
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the Sport Coupé GTE is longer (4870mm), wider (1865mm) and lower (1407mm). Its wheelbase is also 50mm longer than the four-door saloon, at 2841mm.

The interior of the Sport Coupé GTE gets a new full-length centre console and a series of digital displays and touchscreens. The car offers space for four passengers and has a boot capacity of 480 litres.

Featuring in the new concept is a plug-in hybrid system which Volkswagen wants to adopt in a series of its models in the future. It combines a 299hp turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine and two electric motors, one placed in each axle. Together they generate a combined output of 380hp coupled with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. With the petrol engine and front electric motor powering the front wheels and the rear electric motor powering the rear wheels the Sport Coupé GTE gets on-demand four-wheel drive capability.

Computer simulations indicate that the concept can reach 100km/h in 5 seconds and a top speed of 250km/h. It's combined consumption is set in 2.0l/100km, with 46g/km CO2 emissions. The Sport Coupé GTE also has an electric range of 50km, while the overall range is indicated at 1200km.