Volkswagen Arteon in-depth review - Carbuyer

VW has its sights set on the premium car market and the Volkswagen Arteon is a convincing effort – offering a real alternative to models from Mercedes, BMW and Audi. The VW CC replacement a confident-looking car, with an eye-catching nose and smooth lines, and it’s packed with hi-tech systems including near-autonomous driving modes. The engine line-up is very strong, with the two petrol and two diesels all offering plenty of power. While some rivals are more focused on driver enjoyment, the Arteon is an effortless cruiser that’s bound to earn a spot on many driveways.

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[eyeCU]

To be honest I like the car. It looks cool and it has character. The fact that many don't appreciate it, actually makes me like it even more. I hate following the crowd anyway. The interior may feel a bit boring, but it's still quite sharp and it will hold very well over time.

[TekcanSami]

Every comment points the interior okay I got you it has the same interior with the Passat I agree BUT, The Audi A4 and A5 has got the same interior don't beleive me check it and the BMW 3 series has got the same interior with the 4 Series .... I mean come on when it is a PREMIUM Brand nobody cares but when VW did every one gets mad .

[carlossievers]

The car is awesome, the review isn't. I don't understand why people compares VW's interior with other ones, VW always did cars with "simple" interiors. If you are looking for luxury, how about to buy an AUDI, BMW or Mercedes?

[greenviper]

Great review ! don't bother with the haters, well rounded critique of the car.

[Moisi]

They'll need to improve on the interior

[SiyathWidyaratne]

Absolutely brilliant to include a FULL Size spare wheel! Great Review as always James :)

[genemolineux]

Fantastic car! Love the Omega Seamaster!

[Grant]

I don’t think I have ever seen one of these on the road! Is it still on sale? 😬

[aravinthiron]

they should apply this design language on the Golf ...it would be a game changer!

[bonobobob]

Good review.I like this guy.He's one industrial accident (or whatever) away from becoming the Joker.

[squidula]

Who keeps a giant bag of crisps in their glove box?

[scatton]

I drive a Peugeot 3008 and it has the same way of displaying a HUD and it works fine and is not distracting in the least. I

[az]

Interior is the same in all VW cars. Nothing new here!!

[alliancemad]

You said we have the most powerful engine here, you mean the most power diesel engine as the most powerful engine in the range is the 276bhp petrol.

[j.a.g.]

i have a question is this even on sale yet and will it it be in the U.S

[greenvalley]

boy, you really sound like you do not like vw, right?why ? can jaguar do better with a car three times the price of the Arteon?

[JohnnyZenith]

Stopped listening to you when you said the HUD is distracting. I have a HUD like that. It is a completely non distracting experience.

[TheRockrm]

Just because he sounds a little feminine does not mean he’s not a great reviewer

[sakichugouken]

0:39: dude have you seen A4 and A5 interior? not the same at all right?

[scottishfanta]

Cue the "oh I thought this was a car wow video" Comments!