In-car audio: VW Passat CC - Introduction

Our colleagues at What Hi-Fi help us put the Passat CC's Dynaudio sound system through its paces.

For
Terrific speed and energy to the sound; great value in its basic form; optional touchscreen is world-class

Against
Not the deepest bass around

Verdict
Great to use, listen to and live with

Danish firm Dynaudio has enjoyed a long affiliation with Volkswagen.

The company's optional speaker system in the Passat, and now the new, swoopy Passat CC GT, has long been one of our favourites.

Not only does it sound great, with a fast, accurate sound that reminds us of the Danish company's home loudspeakers, but it's also available at vaguely sensible prices: the basic system costs just £785.

Given that the car comes with a dash-mounted six-CD changer and a 3.5mm input for an external source as standard, that could well be enough for many buyers.