The 2013 Volkswagen CC is part of the car's first generation and is a four-door sedan with a coupe-like design. It is powered by a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine which generates 200 horsepower, or a more robust 3.6-liter V6 engine producing 280 horsepower. All models feature a front-wheel-drive system, with an all-wheel-drive option on the VR6 Executive 4MOTION trim. This model year comes in Sport, R-Line, Lux, and VR6 Executive trims. The base Sport model is equipped with a manual transmission while the rest are coupled with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic. Standard safety features include front side airbags, side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, and stability and traction control. It also incorporates optional features such as a rear-view camera, adaptive cruise control, and a collision alert system. The interior highlights include standard infotainment features like an 8-speaker sound system with a CD player and an auxiliary input, Bluetooth, and a touchscreen interface. The 2013 model saw a cosmetic facelift compared to its predecessors, with new front and rear styling and updated interior trim.