Topic: Test Drive: 2019 Volkswagen Arteon

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[Jaeger]

1) Good looking car.
2) I wouldn't look forward to replacing the 20" tires.
3) I want more power for 55 grand.

[ChaosphereIX]

these are quite popular around my 'hood. Families seem to love them.

[Great_Big_Abyss]

I really liked the Passat CC when it came out.  This is more of the same.  It gets a checkmark in my book.

I have one qualm so far:

The Arteon is available with a single “Execline” trim, but my tester was taken to the nth degree with the addition of the Driver Assistance and R-Line packages. The latter is responsible for those great wheels as well as the leather-wrapped, heated and paddle-shifter-equipped steering wheel.

So, this car is an expensive sedan, available only in one trim with a couple of packages.  And the leather wrapped steering wheel is optional with the R-package.  Are you telling me if you don't get the R-Line package, you just get a plain rubber steering wheel in a car like this?

Huh?

[Sir Osis of Liver]

^I don't think so. Even the base Passat gets a leather steering wheel, at least it used to.  Might be different stitching or something.

I looked one over when I got the Jetta. It seemed well done. Kind of too bad the VR6 went away, but that's the way it goes these days. 

[Great_Big_Abyss]

^I don't think so. Even the base Passat gets a leather steering wheel, at least it used to.  Might be different stitching or something.

I looked one over when I got the Jetta. It seemed well done. Kind of too bad the VR6 went away, but that's the way it goes these days.

They have a VR6 in the Atlas that they could have used.

[OliverD]

I really liked the Passat CC when it came out.  This is more of the same.  It gets a checkmark in my book.

I have one qualm so far:

The Arteon is available with a single “Execline” trim, but my tester was taken to the nth degree with the addition of the Driver Assistance and R-Line packages. The latter is responsible for those great wheels as well as the leather-wrapped, heated and paddle-shifter-equipped steering wheel.

So, this car is an expensive sedan, available only in one trim with a couple of packages.  And the leather wrapped steering wheel is optional with the R-package.  Are you telling me if you don't get the R-Line package, you just get a plain rubber steering wheel in a car like this?

Huh?

No, the R-Line just has a different steering wheel.

[Great_Big_Abyss]

I really liked the Passat CC when it came out.  This is more of the same.  It gets a checkmark in my book.

I have one qualm so far:

The Arteon is available with a single “Execline” trim, but my tester was taken to the nth degree with the addition of the Driver Assistance and R-Line packages. The latter is responsible for those great wheels as well as the leather-wrapped, heated and paddle-shifter-equipped steering wheel.

So, this car is an expensive sedan, available only in one trim with a couple of packages.  And the leather wrapped steering wheel is optional with the R-package.  Are you telling me if you don't get the R-Line package, you just get a plain rubber steering wheel in a car like this?

Huh?

No, the R-Line just has a different steering wheel.

Okay, that makes more sense.  The article was worded poorly, then.

[Dante]

From vw.ca - the available packages for the Arteon:

Driver Assistance Package ($2,095)
Area View 360
Camera and/or distance sensor (driver assistance system)
Lane Assist
Park assist

R-Line Package (2,995)
20" Rosario alloy wheels 8J x 20
All-season tires 245/35 R20 95H
Aluminum door sills with "R-Line" logo
Black headliner
Interior décor: Silver Rise
R-Line leather heated multi-function steering wheel with paddle shifters

As expected, being an R-Line package, it only adds some overpriced cosmetic bits and nothing more. The steering wheel has an R logo on it and (useless) paddle shifters.

However, unlike lower VW offerings, this one is properly finished all around with higher grade materials and finishes.

[ktm525]

Its a purdy car.

But for that price, I would walk over to Audi and get the A4. 

Actually, I wouldn't buy an Audi either. 

Ignore this post.

 

[EV-Light]

Value: 8!!!!!! OMG


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[Jaeger]

Value: 8!!!!!! OMG


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Power 8.5?    Some people are easily impressed I guess.  What would a 7 look like?

Did I mention I freaking hate these lame box-score reviews?

[ktm525]

Value: 8!!!!!! OMG


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Power 8.5?    Some people are easily impressed I guess.  What would a 7 look like?

Did I mention I freaking hate these lame box-score reviews?

I give your post a 9.5 box score.

[Fobroader]

I keep misreading the name of this car every time I read it, all I get is Artyom....



For something that costs in the mid 50s, you're gonna have to do better than a lame 4 banger VW.

[OliverD]

these are quite popular around my 'hood. Families seem to love them.

Did you click the link? I think you're mistaking this for the Atlas.

[Jaeger]

Value: 8!!!!!! OMG


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Power 8.5?    Some people are easily impressed I guess.  What would a 7 look like?

Did I mention I freaking hate these lame box-score reviews?

I give your post a 9.5 box score.

 

[carcrazed]

I like those wheels that come with the R-Line package.. but not for that price.

I'd take them as a stand-alone option for $800-1000.

[OliverD]

I like everything in the R-Line package. It's expensive but I don't think I'd buy an Arteon without it.

Not that I'd buy one to begin with, but still.

[mlin32]

I suspect VW Canada will move all of 1500 of these a year 

I don't think people walk into a VW dealership in the US or Canada saying "I wish there was a Passat that was more expensive with more luxury features." I suspect anyone who would, would have gone straight to the Audi dealership.

It's a lovely car, well-built, and engineered. But it's not really want North America wants.

[OliverD]

It's definitely a niche product but it's also bigger than an A4 and offers unique styling.