Personally, I can't get enough of VW Arteon videos. Out of all "affordable" D segment cars, this is the one I fell in love with immediately and ever since their first model in 2017. My current Honda Accord is still in good shape, so not going to change anytime soon, but the Arteon definitely under my radar. Hopefully VW keep this new Arteon lineup forever and continue improving it.
They are even better value on the used car market! I have seen hi spec models in the UK with barely any mileage and thousands off the list price. I think as great as they are they don't sell well - I don't see many on the road. Personally I'm waiting for the 'R' version when it's released in the next month or so, possibly pick up a very low mileage one later in the year or new if discounts are available. I heard VW might not be replacing the Arteon as their range will be going full electric in time however it may become a electric sedan based on the concept car they showed a little while ago.
Man, Vw is NOT "affordable" brand (car) ! Vw is fery, fery expensive car's ! Since 1996 Volkswagen has become a premium brand with the Passat B5 model and in 1998 Volkswagen has become a luxury-sports brand. Also Volkswagen Arteon is in class with 6 Series, A7, CLS but Arteon is more expensive than 6 Series and A7 but cheaper than CLS.
Great video! I just bought my Arteon SEL R Line with less than 11K miles for under $30K. Definitely a sleeper vehicle.. Getting delivered today!! Excited!!! 😁
I've been driving my murano grey 2021 R line Arteon for 4 months now. It makes me so happy!! I get many compliments from strangers parked along side checking out the car! It's a pleasure yo drive and I feel spoiled.
@@Rockybalboa541 still love it, yes! Before this I was driving my '86 Cougar for 12 years. When I decided to let it go, nostalgia ran its course, I thought I'd never love again!
I thnk it looks absolutely perfect, I was considering purchasing a certified 2019 (low 30sUSD) with the huge leftover warranty but these updates for 2021 will make me go for a 2021 at the end of year, these do seem to sit in lots I see many dealers with tons of 2020s (8k off) new still & discounted 2021 (5k-7koff). Honestly it's very unique, it's timeless to VW special vehicles, I've always driven luxury brands but I not only am looking forward to this kinda change up but I certainly feel the value is there. Man these updates for 2021 really take the Arteon to nearly the absolute perfect level!!
Totally agree. The 2021 redesign (especially the 20" wheels) give it way more presence. Looks more resolved than the previous design. Now if they'd only send us the wagon version!
I was in the same predicament, was going to go for a 2019 pre owned sel Premium R Line for $28,900 at 16k miles, but I was able to negotiate a buy price of $40,800 on a 21 sel Premium R Line down from $49k msrp. Walked out with a 36 month 12k miles per year lease at $579 per month after taxes with 0 cash out of pocket and vw paying the first month. It was tough but you just gotta hope a dealer is looking to move cars. Incredible car, very impressed. A similar a5 with the same Tech and comfort options jumped up to the mid 70s in price, for a 45 tfsi engine. Not worth it for me. Usd pricing btw.
@@e46Kyle Why aim just for the shooting brake when you should go all out and demand the R with 315hp. That be the real deal if they decide to import it but I doubt it. Cars don’t sell in the USA.
I have searched the various car buying websites for a used Arteon. I have found a few nice ones under $35k on the market but most aren’t Certified Pre-Owned. Also, with higher interest rates I am hesitant to pull the plug and buy a 2020 or 2021 model. They are gorgeous though!
Nice look Sam! People who want the "badge" are going to buy the Audi A5 over this, regardless of how good the Arteon is. And people who don't care about the badge might be more inclined to buy the vastly superior Kia Stinger GT at the same price. It's a shame, because you're right; the Arteon is a really nice car.
If “Performance” is your thing John, Stinger wins. If refinement/beauty (in the eye of the beholder) and utility as well as function (4motion) are yours then? No.
@@scottthompson5855 Yes, I was referring to performance for the dollar. But these are both beautiful cars. I'm a sucker for these fastback designs. Maybe you are too.
@@johnholst Yes, I love me some fastback John. I just differ in the “performance over all else” is better...I go to my 997 GTS for “performance”, but for daily driver...at $32k my Arteon SE is a WIN....
The is an issue. Reason why a c class and 3 series sells well because these is an amg c63 and m5. The arteon need a big brother that sell for 2 times it's price in its range then everyone will buy it like how the c class and 3 series is purchased.
This car is fine for people who don’t like driving. It’s beautiful but if you think that acceleration is “fantastic” you really don’t care about performance. It simply isn’t quick enough to be enjoyable. Perhaps if the Kia Stinger didn’t exist this car would fare better but you can get a twin turbo Stinger GT for comparable money. If VW wants to truly compete they need offer the 300HP euro version in the US for the same price as a Stinger GT. Until then the Arteon is best enjoyed visually from the outside, not behind the wheel.
I drive an Arteon since 2018. I love driving it.You have to care about comfort and good cornering at the same time. The HP ratrace is useless, there is always a faster car. Is a faster car better? Is only the fastest car for people who like to drive? Well maybe you will learn the answer after you get experienced and have driven more cars in your life. When I was just a young man I always judged cars from the specs in the car magazines. I see you do the same.
@@aris8332 I didn’t say the car wasn’t polished and that it doesn’t strike a good balance between handling and ride quality. Those are important features for everyday driving, but their presence alone does not make acceleration “fantastic.” A 1969 Mustang GT will accelerate like a demon, but that doesn’t make its handling “fantastic.” Has nothing to do with chasing numbers in a magazine - has to do with the push in the back when you hit the accelerator and the sound of the engine at full bore. Both of these elements are key to actual driving pleasure as much as ride and handling balance, and both are missing from this Arteon. I drive a Q5 with the same engine as a daily driver so I know what I speak, and even my sedate crossover is quicker. When one can head down to the Kia Dealer and get a Stinger twin turbo V-6 and near identical ride and handling for the price of this Arteon, hard argument to call the Arteon price justified as a driver’s car.
@@ryanlieberman9255 because the main focus was towards comfort and luxury. Drive that stinger and this arteon back to back someday ,you will find out this drives nicer.
@@shivamthakur8148 I don’t disagree that the Arteon has merit as a near luxury cruiser. That wasn’t my point. My point was calling Arteon acceleration fantastic is misplaced. It’s not fantastic by any measure in 2021, and IMO the car is underpowered at this price point. This fact is particularly frustrating since the fix is so simple. All VW has to do is up the boost on the turbos (which already is being done in other VW/Audi vehicles with the same engine).
Agree if you are buying the car for performance and NOT (as it is designed as a GT cruiser daily driver). I have a Porsche 997 GTS for fun. The Arteon is for utility and function. (Double dog crates/4motion). Six flat is adequate for 0-60. It IS more refined than the Stinger (say reviews) so there’s that. I prefer the VW looks and driveability, but 100% agree that Stinger is the way to go if Performance (acceleration) is #1. For me it was/is not. $32k out the door for a 2019 (6 year warranty) SE 4motion.
I freaking love it. I love the design of Sportback Audis like A7 / A5 but their transmission system eats too much oil and breaks easily. This car is easily everything I would want from a family sedan.
There are so many things the US and Canada don’t get with this car. DSG 315hp R version Shooting Break Plug in hybrid TDI engine 9,2 inch infotainment system The cooler taillights
Fabulous looking vehicle! The front is simply one of the best production car outcomes presently available period! Also love its a lift back that’s the size of a stadium :) . Great review guys! Cheers from Brisbane
Ive seen these things on the road and they're actually very nice. If they offered a V6 option for the Arteon it would easily be my favorite sedan honestly.
Very true with this price point someone will prefer an SUV to this despite the unique designs interior & exterior with all this features. You can probably get a full option Kia Telluride around $42,000 that's a huge difference cos the SUV plays a very important role than the Arteon.
In America you guys don't get the updated tail lights like Europe? From what I've seen the new year models now have a different design which a animated light up sequence for lock/unlock
Start/stop feature is the dumbest thing i ever seen in a vehicle. Not only is it basically useless and does not save any fuel in real life, it also makes your spark plugs, coil and other parts get overused and break fast.
I love this car I'm in the market for a new vehicle. just sold my 535i Xdrive BMW with bike racks on top. I think I will do bike racks if I do decide to get this beauty.
@@nocode-engineer just waiting here for the weekend. My cousin got the 2020. I drove it. It rides sexy, feels luxurious, its fast and audio system is pretty damm good too with some lil jon music in it🤣. Damm people be looking at you.. the sad part is they are discontinuing...don't know why..
Since 1996 Volkswagen has become a premium brand with the Passat B5 model and in 1998 Volkswagen has become a luxury-sports brand. Also Volkswagen Arteon is in class with 6 Series, A7, CLS but Arteon is more expensive than 6 Series and A7 but cheaper than CLS
Send me the number to your dealer. I also wanna get that stuff.... Volkswagen a premium brand? Arteon more expensive than 6 series and A7? Which planet is that?
Such a beautiful car, I’ve always been a VAG person. Going from my S3 to a Giulia. Love the look of my car too and the drive is amazing. But I still have a new Q3 for my wife so still in the fam. Anyway I was going to say I forgot about this car when I got my recent car.
R Lines should be made illegal as it rips off the ppl.who buy the proper Performance Model and pay extra for the looks and Performance...wots the point having a car that looks agressive and its slow as???!!! I dont get it! Same as some BMW Owners sticking M Badges all over their normal Beamer... Every1 who is in the know can see from miles away its not a M Sport Car, every1 who is not in the know couldnt care less about the fake Badgery.....STUPID
Good review. We are kindred souls regarding Arteon. I had a 2010 CC and just loved the car. I had a manual. 100k trouble free miles. I REALLY wanted the Arteon R Shooting Brake for my daily driver. It is the PERFECT vehicle (in my world) well, if it had a manual. I ended up buying a 2019 Arteon SE 4motion in Mid-2020. I paid $32k U.S. Just a lot of vehicle for that amount of money. I don’t have a sunroof or digital cockpit and I am happy about that. I prefer the launch grill and vents so good there too. I can fit both my dog crates and golf clubs in rear with seats down. Perfect for me. Decent performance. Apple Car Play. No haptic buttons. 6 year warranty. I will trade it in pronto if a shooting brake comes to U.S. I will chip to golf r performance after warranty is finished. My wife drives an SUV so we have that “if needed”, but Arteon is a great ride at my price point. The car is doomed in U.S. as everyone wants SUV’s...Ford figured that out. VW will too...eventually. Thanks again for a great review.
In Europe, break family cars tend to come back such as A4 AVANT or Mercedes models but no way I just ordered mine Arteon Shooting break R LINE because there are none on the road and I had a very good deal on it 36k€ instead of 62 k€ ; so impatient watching all arteon videos everyday
Strange... you have a FL model with previous model rear light clusters. In EU we have a different rear light clusters after the FL. The dashboard is also different and I don't know what gearbox you have in that thing, but in EU we have a 7-speed DSG box in the Arteons.
Love the look of the car, and think they should keep it. But, I don't like the price, the lack of physical buttons for climate/stereo (very VW/Audi), and the blank buttons around the shifter (also very VW/Audi). If they kept the tech current, added physical buttons, cleaned up the center console area, and lowered the price so it wasn't so close to Audi, it would be a winner for sure.
Your review was good but you might want to cool it with the “ what i love most about this car “ routine. You must have said that 25 times. Sounds like vw paid you to pretend you’re in love with the vehicle.
How does this Arteon compare with the 2021 TLX? Which do you prefer? My lease is coming due at the end of May and I am considering one of these 2 cars.
I looked at this vehicle about 1 month ago. It’s beautiful, but my 2020 Audi A5 is sexy and Audi also underrates their engines. I know the VW supposedly has more up , but the Audi is significantly faster. Weight discrepancy can’t be that much I believe.
It has a compression ratio of 9.3 which is fine for 87 octane. VW dealers fill them with regular. I just got a 2021 Sel premium and I use regular. There's no compelling reason to waste hundreds of dollars over the life of the car.
I don't know how I missed this review but nice work! I just bought a '21 Lapiz blue R Line which was never customer owned (Service Manager's car...and apparently he's pretty upset to see it go LOL). Nearly as much interior and cargo space as my '19 Tiguan but much quicker and more fun to drive. Can't wait to pick it up next week!
@@Rockybalboa541 I love it. Quick, good traction, lots of space for my family of three and beautiful design. Turns so many heads. And did the exhaust so it's makes a bit of sound now. Sad it's been discontinued in Canada.
Why isn't anyone doing a comparison with this between the Dodge Charger / Chrysler 300, and Toyota Avalon??? I get the Kia Stinger, but these are arguably its direct competition in terms of size and price
It's beautiful but that's it. It only looks the part. It's missing what used to make VW's special. Doesn't handle and it's not quick. It's not fun to drive. The CC was awesome to drive. Also, VW always sets up they're cool product for failure with the huge lack of marketing. Only VW fanatics know Arteon and it's huge lift back that could replace a crossover exist.
This car definitely looks more rwd than most japanese rwd sedans such as the Lexus GS F or the Lexus LS500. Those cars with the long front nose just makes it look like a fwd cars
This car needs a more powerful engine but without the tacky blacked out body trim thats standard on the Arteon-R I like the chromey look of the R-Line Just needs more power
