Say Hello To The VW Arteon: The Passat's Posh Big Brother
Passat just not big or swanky enough for you? Fear not, as VW has an answer, and it’s called the Arteon.
It’s essentially a replacement for the recently discontinued Passat CC, although it’s been pushed further north of the CC and deeper into premium territory.
The five-door Arteon is wider and has a longer wheelbase than the Passat, giving more space inside. It also makes it an imposingly large thing in the metal - despite the relatively modest growth - particularly with the optional 20-inch wheels fitted.
It’s based on VW’s MQB platform, which means the usual range of transversely mounted petrol and diesel engines. The range kicks off with Wolfsburg’s new 1.5-litre TSI ‘Evo’ engine, ending with a 276bhp 2.0-litre TSI. The most powerful diesel meanwhile is good for 236bhp.
On the tech front, the Arteon gets the new Active Info Display system (VW’s take on Audi Virtual Cockpit, in other words) and Discover Pro infotainment system we’ve already seen in the new Golf. And yes, that does include the intriguing but slightly clunky gesture control system.
The lights are clever too, featuring a “predictive beam control” system that illuminates corners with a portion of the headlights using GPS data. The cruise control meanwhile will adjust its speed according to speed limit information, should you wish.
Want one? The range is expected to start in the region of £30,000 when it goes on sale in the UK later this year.
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Comments
What colours are available?
Looks goooood. And 276bhp doesn’t sound too bad
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I was hoping that it would have like a 3 litre v6 with something along the lines of 260hp with awd. Because in my mind this car is a compatitor to the likes of honda accord v6 and camry v6 in canada so it should be a bit better than those.
The lightweight 2l TSI engine with 276hp is much better in my opinion , it would help with the handling.
It looks so much like a Renault Talisman on the sides and rear.
as long as there’s no diesel
That colour aside, it’s a great looking car! Imagine it in Black <3
I would not like to be the salesman that has to try and sell one of these with AIDs