2013 Volkswagen CC prices start at $31,070

Volkswagen announced that pricing for its 2013 CC sedan will begin at $31,070. That's about two grand more than the 2012 model.

For 2013, the coupe-look sedan will offer six trim lines: two sport, two luxury, an R-Line and the 4Motion Executive.

The new CC gets slightly restyled front and rear ends, bringing it inline with the new Passat and Jetta. Bixenon headlights and LED taillights are now standard.

Power will continue to come from the company's 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 engine that makes 200 hp, or the 3.6-liter VR6 engine delivering 280 hp. A six-speed manual is standard on the Sport models, while the Luxury editions get VW's six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. VW's dual-clutch unit is also offered on Sport models.

The CC comes very well equipped from the factory, with options such as 17-inch wheels with self-sealing tires, rain-sensing windshield wipers, automatic climate control, a touch-screen audio system and leatherette seating. Top-of-the-line models get paddle shifters, massaging seats and parking sensors.

Look for the 2013 Volkswagen CC to arrive in showrooms before the end of March.

By Jake Lingeman