Volkswagen Arteon Revealed [with Video]

Volkswagen has officially taken the wraps off of its new luxury gran turismo (grand tourer) . Meet the Volkswagen Arteon , which is positioned above the Passat and replaces the outgoing CC model.

The Volkswagen Arteon comes to market as a 5-door fastback, brimming with the latest technology and premium design. Built on the MQB platform that underpins a host of Audi and Volkswagen products, the Arteon features a long wheelbase and is fairly wide, which presupposes excellent interior space. At 4 862 mm long and 1 871 mm wide, the Arteon is sizeable. Boot space is claimed to sit at 563 litres and can be expanded to 1 557 litres. 

Its front-end design is arguably the newcomer's biggest talking point. With a long bonnet, striking daytime running lights and LED headlights, there'll be no mistaking the Arteon for anything else. The flared wheel arches can accommodate wheels of up to 20-inch alloys. 

The Volkswagen Arteon sits above the Passat and will be manufactured at Volkswagen's plant in Emden, Germany. The vehicle launches in mid-June in the German market and has been confirmed for the South African market introduction.  There are 6 engines, front-wheel or all-wheel drive configurations, plus digital displays and controls. Options include Active Info Display (fully digital and programmable instruments), a head-up display and the new Discover Pro infotainment system with a 9.2-inch glass screen and gesture control.

Overview of petrol engines for the Arteon:

• 1.5 TSI Evo, 110 kW 6-speed/optional 7-speed DSG (DSG for 1.5 TSI Evo not Germany)
• 2.0 TSI, 140 kW 7-speed DSG
• 2.0 TSI, 206 kW 7-speed DSG plus 4MOTION

Overview of turbodiesel engines for the Volkswagen Arteon:

• 2.0 TDI, 110 kW 6-speed/optional 7-speed DSG
• 2.0 TDI, 140 kW 6-speed/optional 7-speed DSG / optional 4MOTION
• 2.0 TDI, 176 kW 7-speed DSG plus 4MOTION

Two Trim Levels

The Volkswagen Arteon gran turismo will be available in two exclusive equipment lines: the 'Elegance' and 'R-Line'. Every Volkswagen Arteon model has the following features as standard:

• Exterior
  • Chrome strips on side windows
  • LED tail lights
  • LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
  • Alloy wheels (from 17-inch)
  • Keyless Go locking system
• Interior
  • Stainless steel door tread plates, front and rear
  • Composition Media infotainment system, including eight loudspeakers, auxiliary and USB inputs (Apple-compatible)
  • Electronically controlled air conditioning system
  • Multifunction steering wheel in leather (with shift paddles on DSG models)
  • Semi-electric (6-way) adjustable front comfort seats
• Driver assistance and handling systems
  • Driver Alert System
  • Progressive steering

The Volkswagen Arteon Elegance includes the following custom details:

• Exterior
  • Chrome wing mirror caps
  • LED tail lights with dynamic indicator light function
  • 18-inch "Muscat" alloy wheels
  • Continuous chrome trim strip on lower bodywork
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
• Interior
  • Aluminium pedals
  • Instruments, dashboard and door panels with individualised look and trim
  • Contrast stitching on seat covers and floor mats
  • Seat covers in alcantara/leather ('Vienna')
  • Front seat heating

The Volkswagen Arteon R-Line includes the following custom details:

• Exterior
  • C-signature of the front air intakes in high-gloss black
  • Leather sports multifunction steering wheel in R-Line design
  • 18-inch 'Sebring' alloy wheels
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • Unique R-Line bumpers
  • Continuous chrome trim strip on lower bodywork
  • Chrome-plated exhaust system tailpipes
• Interior
  • Aluminium pedals
  • Roof liner in "Titan Black"
  • Stainless steel door tread plates front and rear with R-Line logo on front plates
  • Alcantara/leather ("Vienna") seat covers with R-Line logo
  • Unique R-Line steering wheel
  • Front seat heating

View a video of the Volkswagen Arteon  below:

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