Volkswagen Arteon Review - Why aren't these more popular? (R-line Shooting Brake) UK 4K

Apologies about the quality of this video, filming conditions were less than ideal and I only had around 20 mins with the car.

Why don't we see many Arteon's on our UK roads? Is it because it does the job of a Passat for more money? All I know is I prefer it to a morning SUV!

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[kevinbullas]

Just my opinion but this car like most new cars are too expensive, overly engineered and not what the majority people want…affordable, reliable, safe, economical, electric…VW at its best when producing ‘the people’s car’…VW Beetle, Golf, Polo…VW are not alone with most other manufacturers doing the same…push cars at a public that don’t want them…car sales lowest for many years…I really like your reviews Btw…thank you😊

[matthewwebb]

I think you answered your own popularity question, the price is killing these off. The VW badge had a kicking with emission fudging and some people would be put off by both these points. Good review Tish, happy new year

[KingSadim]

The Skoda Superb does more for much cheaper prices. As for the R version at £56k, ridiculous like you say when you can have a 340i/d etc.

[malthorn]

I own a 2021 saloon, in silver with panoramic roof, it's a 2.0ltr petrol 190bhp it drives beautifully and the big surprise is the fuel consumption for the size of the car it easily returns 40 mpg.

[juricakovac]

to me this is one the best products VW put out in the last decade, design is on point, only the price is a problem, this car, especially the SB version IMO has the potential to become a future classic especially also the hot version, here in Croatia my local dealers is selling the basic diesel with a manual for a close to 60k euros, I mean come on, they are shooting themselves in the foot with those prices

[robdavies]

I think it’s because that category of cars are mainly bought as company cars / fleet cars or financed. In that category, you’ll find that sales companies would rather put their sales managers in Audis, BMWs and Mercs because they have the premium image. Even wannabe premium brands like Lexus, DS (and even Kia with the Stinger) struggled because they don’t have the reputation.
Genesis will have the same problem too.
But 10-15 years ago, only real executives would drive the luxury brands, but because of financing methods, you’ll find more and more people being able to afford the payments of an executive performance car, which is why BMWs and Audis are bloody everywhere and no longer exclusive.

[rjm]

I really like these in both styles. But, the shooting break is that bit nicer than the saloon. It's true that there aren't too many on the road.

I'd opt for a dark blue, if I was going to be buying one new. It's the same for other cars, depending.

[DaveDVideoMaker]

I believe station wagons, shooting brakes or estate cars are great cars, cos they offer you car like driving dynamics which I think are better than crossover SUV dynamics, they are a bit more fuel efficient than crossover SUVs, and you get all the trunk space that you’ll need.
However, station wagons are diminishing in many areas around the world as we speak, due to many car buyers suffering from a condition called anti-stationwagonism. Note that I did not make that term up; it was Ciro de Siena, a car reviewer from South Africa, and in South Africa, station wagons aren’t very popular.
At the moment, there are only 5 station wagons on sale there, and the Arteon Shooting Brake isn’t one of them.

[thomasish]

Nice car but the interior didn’t look a lot different to my 2017 Passat! So much for progress. As you say it’s expensive, the Passat is better value but I suppose some people will pay the extra.

[afcgeo]

That is a beautiful car and it’s EXACTLY what I’ll get once I have a child. I still have a place in my heart for a Jag Shooting Brake, but this is obviously more reliable.

[thomasstevie]

Great review as always. Really like this car but it's too expensive for what it is. And those fake exhausts are unforgivable

[EdgarRenje]

The headlight integration looks cool, but that's it.

[alexrankin]

Love mine, and it’s a brilliant tow car too.

[garyoliver]

Nice review - so glad you chose the Arteon - beautiful looking car. Re the price, VW clearly know that they've overpriced it as if you go onto sites like Drive The Deal / Carfile etc - you can can get massive discounts of £8kish. With discounts like that - it's suddenly quite a bit cheaper than the BMW / Merc / Audi equivalent. (Remember, on the Arteon you get everything you'll need as standard - but have to pay more on the three premium brands).

[Leonfr_]

Looks really nice, but practicality wise vs my Leon ST and Passat Estate, no false / adjustable boot floor and levers in the boot for folding seats, and both considerably cheaper, know someone who works for VW, he had one recently, in black, which did look very smart, but the heater matrix went.

[mrred]

The Arteon shooting brake should come to the US but then again its price tag is a bit steep compared to its competition.

[davidordonez]

Nice presentation for Volkswagen Arteon👍

[tonyb]

You're absolutely right. While personally, I'd never buy a VW, seeing a full size D-class segment family car that's NOT a god-awful SUV is a pleasure. The SUV market is now saturated beyond measure, and every single one looks the same as every other, and not everyone likes SUV's! VM shot themselves in the foot with this pricing though (both barrels) - it almost encourages people to buy inferior SUV's.

[dimebarcocker]

These are quite unique due to the space inside. They are way bigger than the Merc CLA estate. The prices pushed people into other cars though which offer RWD and 6 cylinder engines. The Arteon is also a hatchback which could be considered less sophisticated than a saloon.
Those blank switches round the gear shifter look terrible too.
I would definitely consider one because of the interior space and running costs should be cheaper than rivals.

[alvin]

I have a 2021 sel premium and I love it. They should update to a more luxurious dash and center stack and wi fi. In America it should topped out at about 48, 000. Offer more trims with front wheel drive. I wish they sold the R here. Every time I look at it I say WOW, it's so gorgeous. I plan on trading in for 2022/23 for new engine and transmission. VW IF YOU ARE LISTENING UPDATE INTERIOR AND ADVERTISE THE BEST LOOKING CAR SOLD IN AMERICA