What's it like living with a petrol-powered VW Arteon Shooting Brake?

For the past 3 months I've been putting 4000 miles on a VW Arteon Shooting Brake – the Passat's sexy sister. Join me for a quick walkaround and a bit of driving where I talk through the car's pros and cons and what it's actually been like to use as my daily driver with two kids in tow.

00:00 Intro
00:38 What did it cost? (Well, nothing, but you get what I mean)
00:54 What in the name of all that's holy IS IT?
01:23 LOOK AT THAT BOOT SPACE
01:58 Interior
02:57 Rear seat space
03:54 What's it been like to live with?
04:25 Why didn't I get a diesel one?
06:20 Is it quick?
06:40 First whinge - the ride comfort
07:54 Cruising
08:25 Second whinge - missing some tech
09:27 A VW without infotainment woes!
10:50 Some irrelevant weird point about a CLS63 AMG
10:45 The Arteon R – should you get one?
12:32 It's finally over

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[aye]

The Arteon is one hell of a looker. Love the look of this car.

[Thers]

I like that the captioning has translated 'Arteon' to 'Party on'.

[colingoode]

Give me an Estate over an SUV any day of the week. I have the Superb 280 DSG 4x4 estate which is Skoda's equivalent but I think I prefer the look of the Arteon.

[albertlira]

That is gorgeous. I wish i could have one in the states

[indetailcarcaresolutions]

This would be my VW of choice, but here in Australia, the model range was very limited (its just been discontinued). R line spec with 206TSI version is the only way it came from memory. Lapis Blue is my preferred colour. I’m a wagon die hard, but the boss wanted to sit up high so a Stupid Ugly Vehicle (SUV) was bought. Also, this and the wagons from Skoda no have level, flat floors here in our market - not even as an option! The Arteon 206TSI R line was nearly $AUD90, 000 which as just too much for what you got. Keep the interesting stuff coming please. Lloyd

[domknill]

I do love the look of these but am crushed that you hated the R model. I had considered part-Exing my Superb Sportline for one but don’t think I will now.

[simbobn]

Hi Tim - I think VW announced last month that they are axing the Arteon? That's a shame as it is just about the last distinctive and handsome thing they sell (apart from the new elec camper obvs). I agree, the grey is too drab for it, something like the Kings Red met would work better I think.

[drmhuni]

Got an Elegance coupe diesel to replace a Skoda Superb estate last year. Nearly new Arteons were better value at the time (paid just 28k for one with 6, 000 miles on the clock through VW used approved). Went for the Elegance partly for the better ride - but also the Elegance has a reversing camera as standard.

[DontPanicDear]

Ooooo sexy looking for a barge 👀
Frameless windows like a coupé too 😮
I think I’d go all sensible and get an Superb though 🙄

[npdarcy]

As you use the words 'shooting brake' you should review the Kia Proceed, it's practical, fast, stylish and economical, I have it in blue.

[adamdyoss]

I am looking at a petrol and diesel i do around 12 miles a day what would be your recommendation

[davidhayes]

I get what you say about the price of over £40K, particularly since it then has that punitive tax for “luxury” cars. There are so many fairly standard cars that have crept above £40K now. Even the basic Golf GTI with metallic paint is at that price point, with no reversing camera. It is a lovely looking car and a refreshing change from mid range SUVs

[MiniEggs]

How dies a 280 L&K Superb compare ride quality wise? Also 45k that us base E class 5 series money would you have one over those?

[mrgt]

Complaining about putting ad blue in is really clutching at straws. I do about 15, 000 miles a year. It's something I have to put in every few months. Hardly a bind since i can do it while I'm filling up with diesel.

[paulwardzynski]

Sensible and stylish family car. Talking about sensible, (summer) de-icer and banana skin on leg...?

[mattlyons]

Are you planning on going EV any time soon(ish?)

[justjosh]

What is this Only Fans you talk of Tim? Do enlighten the rest of us!

[muckspreaderable]

Skoda superb better value and more space.