2017 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0L TSI 4MOTION 8AT AWD (268 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Volkswagen enjoyed great success with the Passat CC, so in 2017, it made the Arteon, a vehicle based on the same platform as the well-known Passat but with a much look.

In 2017, the German automaker unveiled the new four-door coupe Arteon at the Geneva Motor Show. It built it on the same MQB platform as many other Volkswagen products to lower production costs. Yet, the Arteon’s shape was considered very bold for an automaker that was more often found on the conservative side of the design scale.

With an aggressive front fascia that featured a slim and slatted upper grille extended lower on the bumper, and the boomerang-shaped daytime running lights incorporated into the headlamps, the Arteon was a vehicle aimed at younger generations. Its low, curved, and sloped-back roof made the car look like a GT. Yet, it was a four-door vehicle with frameless windows. At the back, the short deck sported a small duck-tail as a spoiler.

Inside, the low-mounted dashboard featured a vent-like trim that ran across it, creating the image of a wider vehicle. Fronting the driver was an instrument cluster that hosted a fully digital display for the dials and gauges. In addition, atop the center stack, the automaker added a touchscreen for the infotainment system. Due to the low greenhouse and the sloped-down rear section, there was limited headroom for full-grown adults, but suitable for children.

Under the hood, Volkswagen installed a wide choice of engines fueled by gasoline or diesel. For specific versions, the German automaker added an automatic transmission (dual-clutch) on the options list.