The 2012 Volkswagen CC, a member of the car's first generation, is a refined luxury sedan available in Sport, R-Line, Lux, Lux Plus, Lux Limited, and VR6 Executive trims. Engine options comprises of a 200-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder and a 280-horsepower 3.6-liter V6. The car comes with a standard six-speed manual or an optional six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The CC is equipped with VW's Premium VIII sound system, featuring HD Radio and a six-disc CD changer, as well as Bluetooth and an auxiliary input. Safety considerations are met with front and side airbags, stability control, and Volkswagen’s Intelligent Crash Response System, which unlocks the doors, turns off the fuel pump, and switches on the hazard lights if the system detects a certain type of collision.