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  • SE FWD
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    $35,845
    22 City / 31 Hwy
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    5
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    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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  • SE R-Line FWD
    Starts at
    $37,110
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • SE R-Line FWD w/20" Wheels
    Starts at
    $37,610
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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  • SE 4MOTION
    Starts at
    $37,645
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • SE R-Line 4MOTION
    Starts at
    $38,910
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • SE R-Line 4MOTION w/20" Wheels
    Starts at
    $39,410
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • SEL FWD
    Starts at
    $39,995
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • SEL R-Line FWD
    Starts at
    $41,260
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • SEL R-Line FWD w/20" Wheels
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    $41,760
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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  • SEL 4MOTION
    Starts at
    $41,795
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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  • SEL R-Line 4MOTION
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    $43,060
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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  • SEL R-Line 4MOTION w/20" Wheels
    Starts at
    $43,560
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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  • SEL Premium 4MOTION
    Starts at
    $44,945
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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  • SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION
    Starts at
    $46,210
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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    Starts at
    $46,710
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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Expert 2019 Volkswagen Arteon review

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The debut of the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has been a long time coming. We first saw Volkswagen’s new flagship vehicle teased in 2016, and it arrived in the flesh at a North American auto show in early 2018, but certification problems in Europe meant that the car was delayed around the world. Now, Volkswagen’s new flagship vehicle is finally here. I headed to the area around Santa Barbara, Calif., to see if the Arteon was worth the wait (per company policy, Cars.com pays for its own transportation and lodging at such automaker-sponsored events).

Related: 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Starts at $37K … Wait, What’s the Arteon Again?

What I discovered was something that felt like a return to form for Volkswagen, which has been criticized in recent years for taking its vehicles down a notch in terms of materials and, simply, how nice they felt to be in. The Arteon takes things in the opposite direction, and I found it gives a very good premium, if not luxury, impression.

Tuned for Comfort

When it was announced, the Arteon had multiple potential powertrain configurations, but as is common for these globally sold vehicles, those options got condensed into one for the U.S. market. Here we’ll get only a turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 268 horsepower and 258 pounds-feet of torque. It comes mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive costs an additional $1,800 on all of the Arteon’s trim levels except the top SEL Premium R-Line, which I tested, where AWD is standard.

The powertrain might be the part of the Arteon that feels the least luxurious, in part due to that transmission. Volkswagen has a superb dual-clutch seven-speed automatic, but the company chose to use the eight-speed instead and it isn’t as good. There’s noticeable off-the-line acceleration lag, and shifts aren’t quite as crisp as they could be. Once the engine gets up into its power band (around 3,000-4,000 rpm is when it really kicks), it’s up to the task of hauling the Arteon around, but keeping the engine in that range can be challenging.

What does feel luxurious, however, is the ride. The Arteon comes standard with an adaptive suspension, and it puts it to excellent use. There was also a unique feature that I found in the Arteon that I haven’t seen in another vehicle before: Instead of just a few different firmness settings for the shock absorbers, there’s a slider that allows the driver to select within a range from Comfort to Sport. I counted the tick marks: There are 42 different settings you can pick from.

The suspension, in combination with the excellent MQB platform that Volkswagen uses under the Arteon (and many of its other vehicles), make for a pleasant cruising experience. The car rides buttery smoothly but without feeling vague. At both low and highway speeds, there are no bobbles, and it rumbles over even imperfect roads with nary a care. Overall, the setup is tuned for comfort — even in Sport you’ll feel some body roll in corners, especially on entry. But by the time you get through the corner, the suspension has worked out what the car is doing and it stays surprisingly level on exit. The Arteon isn’t a blast to drive like the Kia Stinger, but it feels solid and competent in its own right.

A Flagship-Worthy Interior

Hop inside the Arteon and a few things are immediately apparent: There’s no skimping on materials, and man does it have a lot of space. The accents that appear to be metal throughout the cabin actually are, higher trim levels get Nappa leather seating surfaces, and the whole front setup appeared familiar to me. It reminded me of several Audi products, except the Arteon keeps its physical climate controls. You can even get the same 12.3-inch instrument panel display, but here it’s called Volkswagen Digital Cockpit instead of Audi Virtual Cockpit.

There’s also a ton of space, especially in the backseat. The Arteon is the “spiritual successor” of the CC, says Volkswagen, and the Arteon has a 5-inch-longer wheelbase than the CC while being only 2.3 inches longer overall. This allowed the interior to expand — nearly all of that added wheelbase went into a backseat that offers 40.2 inches of legroom. One thing to watch out for is that the roofline does start to dip as it moves to the rear of the car; if you’re taller, you may run into some slight headroom limitations the farther back you lean. There’s enough legroom, however, that you can settle back into the seat nicely and avoid the roof.

The interior isn’t perfect — the only charging option in the backseat is a 12-volt outlet, but otherwise there are no USB ports or wireless charging mats to help out with that. I was disappointed to see touch-sensitive buttons flanking the multimedia screen, and Volkswagen’s digital display doesn’t offer the same Google Earth satellite navigation view or the same level of customization as the Audi system. But on the whole, it’s an impressive cabin that’s comfortable for four occupants over long trips.

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Competes With What?

Given its size and price, where the Arteon fits in the competitive landscape is open to interpretation. It starts at $36,840 and tops out right around where my test vehicle was at $47,705 — that’s with all of the bells and whistles plus the sportier looks of the SEL Premium R-Line (all prices include destination charges). Against other large sedans, it fits right between the sporty Kia Stinger and the frumpy Toyota Avalon. It can also fight upward; I think the Arteon makes a strong case against premium vehicles like the Acura TLX and the Buick Regal, against which its mix of impressive cabin materials, roominess and ride quality give it an edge.

But what was most interesting to me was comparing it against closer relatives than that: the Audi A5 and A7, which are also fastbacks. The A5 has a starting price ($45,195) that’s close to where the Arteon is at the top — and I think I’d rather take the Arteon over the A5 in that scenario, especially considering that the Arteon has much more interior room and the two both have turbocharged four-cylinder engines. The Arteon’s luxury trappings aren’t enough to best an A7 in a straight-up match, but the A7 starts at $68,995, which puts quite a gulf between the two. And if you carry folks often, though the A7 is just over 4 inches longer, it has 3.2 inches less backseat legroom.

I came away from my time in the Arteon impressed. Its ride and interior quality, good use of space and value give it strong appeal — but we’ll see if that translates to sales. The 2019 Arteon arrives at dealerships this month.

Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

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2019 Volkswagen Arteon review: Our expert's take
By Brian Wong

The debut of the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has been a long time coming. We first saw Volkswagen’s new flagship vehicle teased in 2016, and it arrived in the flesh at a North American auto show in early 2018, but certification problems in Europe meant that the car was delayed around the world. Now, Volkswagen’s new flagship vehicle is finally here. I headed to the area around Santa Barbara, Calif., to see if the Arteon was worth the wait (per company policy, Cars.com pays for its own transportation and lodging at such automaker-sponsored events).

Related: 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Starts at $37K … Wait, What’s the Arteon Again?

What I discovered was something that felt like a return to form for Volkswagen, which has been criticized in recent years for taking its vehicles down a notch in terms of materials and, simply, how nice they felt to be in. The Arteon takes things in the opposite direction, and I found it gives a very good premium, if not luxury, impression.

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Tuned for Comfort

When it was announced, the Arteon had multiple potential powertrain configurations, but as is common for these globally sold vehicles, those options got condensed into one for the U.S. market. Here we’ll get only a turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 268 horsepower and 258 pounds-feet of torque. It comes mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive costs an additional $1,800 on all of the Arteon’s trim levels except the top SEL Premium R-Line, which I tested, where AWD is standard.

The powertrain might be the part of the Arteon that feels the least luxurious, in part due to that transmission. Volkswagen has a superb dual-clutch seven-speed automatic, but the company chose to use the eight-speed instead and it isn’t as good. There’s noticeable off-the-line acceleration lag, and shifts aren’t quite as crisp as they could be. Once the engine gets up into its power band (around 3,000-4,000 rpm is when it really kicks), it’s up to the task of hauling the Arteon around, but keeping the engine in that range can be challenging.

What does feel luxurious, however, is the ride. The Arteon comes standard with an adaptive suspension, and it puts it to excellent use. There was also a unique feature that I found in the Arteon that I haven’t seen in another vehicle before: Instead of just a few different firmness settings for the shock absorbers, there’s a slider that allows the driver to select within a range from Comfort to Sport. I counted the tick marks: There are 42 different settings you can pick from.

The suspension, in combination with the excellent MQB platform that Volkswagen uses under the Arteon (and many of its other vehicles), make for a pleasant cruising experience. The car rides buttery smoothly but without feeling vague. At both low and highway speeds, there are no bobbles, and it rumbles over even imperfect roads with nary a care. Overall, the setup is tuned for comfort — even in Sport you’ll feel some body roll in corners, especially on entry. But by the time you get through the corner, the suspension has worked out what the car is doing and it stays surprisingly level on exit. The Arteon isn’t a blast to drive like the Kia Stinger, but it feels solid and competent in its own right.

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A Flagship-Worthy Interior

Hop inside the Arteon and a few things are immediately apparent: There’s no skimping on materials, and man does it have a lot of space. The accents that appear to be metal throughout the cabin actually are, higher trim levels get Nappa leather seating surfaces, and the whole front setup appeared familiar to me. It reminded me of several Audi products, except the Arteon keeps its physical climate controls. You can even get the same 12.3-inch instrument panel display, but here it’s called Volkswagen Digital Cockpit instead of Audi Virtual Cockpit.

There’s also a ton of space, especially in the backseat. The Arteon is the “spiritual successor” of the CC, says Volkswagen, and the Arteon has a 5-inch-longer wheelbase than the CC while being only 2.3 inches longer overall. This allowed the interior to expand — nearly all of that added wheelbase went into a backseat that offers 40.2 inches of legroom. One thing to watch out for is that the roofline does start to dip as it moves to the rear of the car; if you’re taller, you may run into some slight headroom limitations the farther back you lean. There’s enough legroom, however, that you can settle back into the seat nicely and avoid the roof.

22 volkswagen arteon 2019 interior  trunk jpg 2019 Volkswagen Arteon | Cars.com photo by Brian Wong

The interior isn’t perfect — the only charging option in the backseat is a 12-volt outlet, but otherwise there are no USB ports or wireless charging mats to help out with that. I was disappointed to see touch-sensitive buttons flanking the multimedia screen, and Volkswagen’s digital display doesn’t offer the same Google Earth satellite navigation view or the same level of customization as the Audi system. But on the whole, it’s an impressive cabin that’s comfortable for four occupants over long trips.

More From Cars.com:

Competes With What?

Given its size and price, where the Arteon fits in the competitive landscape is open to interpretation. It starts at $36,840 and tops out right around where my test vehicle was at $47,705 — that’s with all of the bells and whistles plus the sportier looks of the SEL Premium R-Line (all prices include destination charges). Against other large sedans, it fits right between the sporty Kia Stinger and the frumpy Toyota Avalon. It can also fight upward; I think the Arteon makes a strong case against premium vehicles like the Acura TLX and the Buick Regal, against which its mix of impressive cabin materials, roominess and ride quality give it an edge.

04 volkswagen arteon 2019 angle  exterior  gold  rear  rural jpg 2019 Volkswagen Arteon | Cars.com photo by Brian Wong

But what was most interesting to me was comparing it against closer relatives than that: the Audi A5 and A7, which are also fastbacks. The A5 has a starting price ($45,195) that’s close to where the Arteon is at the top — and I think I’d rather take the Arteon over the A5 in that scenario, especially considering that the Arteon has much more interior room and the two both have turbocharged four-cylinder engines. The Arteon’s luxury trappings aren’t enough to best an A7 in a straight-up match, but the A7 starts at $68,995, which puts quite a gulf between the two. And if you carry folks often, though the A7 is just over 4 inches longer, it has 3.2 inches less backseat legroom.

I came away from my time in the Arteon impressed. Its ride and interior quality, good use of space and value give it strong appeal — but we’ll see if that translates to sales. The 2019 Arteon arrives at dealerships this month.

Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

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6 years / 72,000 miles
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7 years / 100,000 miles
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6 years / 72,000 miles
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.2
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.4

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  • 2019 Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 3 year review

    I have owned many cars, but have NEVER received the compliments like I do on this vehicle. I have a 2019 VW Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4 Motion. It now has 82,000 and I bought it with under 30,000 3 years ago. I love this car. I perform all scheduled maintenance, but otherwise have not spent a dime in the repair shop. Prior to the end of the manufacturer warranty, I purchased the extended warranty to 150k miles or 10 years. The vehicle has the most spacious back seat of any car out there, with a 6-3 person able to fit without knees touching with front seat set normally. One thing I have not seen mentioned is, that with all of the other amazing features, the car will perfectly parallel park itself and will let you know if a spot is big enough. I just learned about this myself in last month. I played with it and it works perfectly. All you do is shift and give a little gas, but it does all steering. I have taken several trips of hundreds of miles each. In this car, they are very comfortable and easy. The seat massage is sufficient and the ventilated seats work great. Mileage, performance, ride quality, and comfort are amazing. Recently, I had a new BMW X5 as a rental. I couldn’t wait to get back to my Arteon. Any Arteon owner will agree how magnificently they steer and drive. I love everything about this best kept secret in the auto business. I plan to keep this car till the wheels fall off. A first for me. I highly recommend this car. Thank you VW for making such an amazing vehicle. Oh, by the way, the Arteon was made in Germany and is of impeccable build quality, as we all expect from the Germans.
    • Purchased a Used car
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    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great car for variety of reasons!

    I've owned 2019 SEL for 2 years and love it. It is comfortable, sporty, and has plenty of power. I get 32mpg on highway, at speeds averaging 80mph. I only have 14k miles on it so far, but I've never had an issue with anything in this car. I really love the sportback hatchback, since I put my road bike in without removing the tire.
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    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Dont buy a vw they are junkl!!!!

    biggest piece of xxxx VW ever made!!!!!! Stay away from any Vw ther are complete junk from the word go! The warranty sucks and VW sucks!!!
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    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
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  • The engineering is poor.

    Why do I need 3 clocks and 2 outside air temperature indicators but cannot fit the owner's manual in the glove box. Assist warnings go off uncontrollably and it warns of the outside air temperature at 39 degrees with a bell. Why? It is still 20% warmer than freezing at 39 degrees! Consumable parts such as tires, brakes, etc are not on hand and take 1.5 to 2 days to get. The anti collision warning system goes to inoperative during rain/snow messy driving because the sensor is placed in a position where it attracts the most road dirt.
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  • the sharpest VW since the CC

    my wife extended her lease of her acura RLX for an extra year awaiting the new TLX... we finally saw one with two weeks left on her extended lease... let's see.. how do i describe the new TLX...how about blah... the VW dealer is about a mile away when we saw the arteon sitting in the used car area... a certified 2019 SEL R-line... with 2,600 miles on it... owned by one of the managers of the audi dealership next door we were told. living in SW florida, i never would have thought about buying a black car, with black interior, black windows and black wheels... it is nothing short of mean looking... gangsta looking... very impressive. gets tons of looks and questions. since it was certified, we got a 7 year, 84k mile warranty.. when i called the insurance agent.. i told her it was an arteon.. she said "a what"...i have not seen more than just a few on the road.. it is unique.. rides nicely.. goes fast.. good gas mileage.. love all the room under the back hatch.. my only issue is that it does not have an electronic closing button.. even my tiguan has one of those... overall... very happy.
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    I have now owned by Arteon for one full year. I opted for the SEL Premium R line with 4-motion. I love this car! This car brings back what has been missing from VW sedans for the last few decades as they have become Americanized. I am Constantly asked “what kind of car is that?” and this is the same question that I used to get with my 1996 Passat. My only complaint... the bit of turbo lag. This is normal and totally expected and even though it’s smooth, it’s not as smooth as the V6 is my last Passat. The Arteon brings elements that you will not find anywhere else. The interior is very VW. I hope the Arteon will be around for a while. I was holding out for a new generation of the ill fated Phaeton but think the Arteon is probably that replacement sedan. So be it. Drive in Sport mode and you will be happy. I am quite surprised by the negative expert reviews-really surprised. Most are selling for well below MSRP which makes a great value! I went to look at the 2021 model and it looks spectacular. Go test drive one. You’ll love the storage and back seat spaces.
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  • Beautiful Ride

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    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Great car and value. But could be better.

    In the first 48 hours of owning the 2019 Arteon, I've received more positive compliments than I ever have in owning any vehicle. It's flat out a good looking car. The fact that it's such a low volume seller only adds to the attention it gets. The downside is mechanical. Most buyers will yearn for 25-30 more horsepower and a snappier transmission. But if you don't push the chassis and expect to drag race from light to light, you will be rewarded with a plush and comfortable ride. Interior is typical VW with good quality. Despite the popular consumer buying guides, the best value is the SEL Premium trim. This is largely due to the electronic aids and comforts that only that trim level has such as 360 camera view, front and rear park sensors, heated steering wheel, rear seating climate control, ventilated front seats among others.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • 5,500 mi w/complete satisfaction

    My 2019 Arteon SE w/ four motion is a joy to drive. It has power. It is spacious. The front seats can be adjusted for any shape and size. I like to sit high to maximize visual field over the front hood. The visual field through the rear window is more than adequate. Yes, the trunk space is expansive. Sparing on console knobs and dials, pleasingly so. Its exterior design is very stylish, to the point of people complimenting it. My mileage is closer to 32 hwy and 23 city.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Unique vehicle

    I still have yet to see another one on the road. I have only owned this vehicle for 4 months but I thought I would have seen at least one on the road by now. I’ve gotten many compliments on its look. The seats are comfortable. Trunk space is plentiful. Plenty of room in the back seat. Fit a 6’3” man in the back with the front seats at a normal position and his knees didn’t touch. Currently have a child seat in the rear that is forward facing and I still have room. The different drive modes are a nice added feature. I generally drive it in comfort mode. It does hit bumps fairly hard in comfort mode and obviously hits them harder in sport mode. Economy mode is a no-no for me as I don’t like to drive slower. I’m averaging around 19mpg city and about 23 highway. It handles well. The Apple car play is glitchy every once in awhile where the screen will stay blank but will still have audio. I always have to unplug the USB and plug it back in to get it to work again. It’s only happened about 3 times so far so I haven’t brought it in to service until it becomes a little more consistent. I have had the driver’s side mirror replaced already because it whistles while driving at highway speeds and on windy days. The replacement mirror did not fix the noise as I did not expect it to since it is the same design. It needs a redesign to make it go away. The driver’s side door panel trim pieces are making noise also but the dealer hasn’t been able to pinpoint the source yet to fix it. I had a loud buzzing noise while at RPM changes from the passenger front door which turned out to be the fuel lines vibrating against the body of the vehicle. That was insulated and resolved. If you get the SE model without the power hatch (trunk), be prepared to get a workout. The hatch is HEAVY and is manual operation. You may want to splurge on the power hatch for the convenience. The rear windows roll down 3/4 of the way, which is a minor complaint but it’s not possible for them to roll down 100% due to the body lines. It just irritates my 3 year old that they don’t roll down. The blind spot monitors sometimes indicate things are there when they’re not. There’s also a crash sensor that keeps randomly going off here and there in congested intersections. I enjoy this car though and do not regret my purchase. It’s a new model year so there are always kinks to be worked out on them which I am aware of.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • 90 Day Review

    This is a follow up review (see VW Fan reviewJanuary 2020). I completely stand by the previous review. For me, there is nothing that this car is missing. The Dynaudio system is amazing! I’m still amazed of the critics review of this fantastic car. The torque and HP is equivalent to the V6 Passat that I had (and gas mileage is very similar). I didn’t pay full MSRP for the SEL Premium R Line model and felt that it was a good deal. The Passat is a fantastic car also but the Arteon gives that extra little something that has been missing from the Passat for a very long time.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great sedan for the money (actual price not MSRP)!

    This is a fantastic car for the money - considering the loaded features, all wheel drive, hatchback, room and design. I was worried about some of the auto journalists reviews of this car until I realized they all seemed “oddly similar” in stressing things not really related to driving the car such as, “Who wants a sedan when you could buy an SUV?” Instead reviewing the Arteon, many are reviews of the US car market, VW diesel emission and other random things. Admittedly, the MSRP is way off - but that actual sales prices are perfectly fair compared to comparable cars (none of which offer a 6 yr, 72,000 mile warranty!). I was also worried about the Mediocre IIHS headlight ratings until I realized one only applies to the SE trim, not the SEL’s, and the other gave the SEL lights a low rating for “glare” - meaning glare for other oncoming drivers - not the Arteon driver! The SEL headlights are in fact totally awesome from the driver’s standpoint. Road noise is, indeed, a little loud for a premium car - and the R-Line 19” wheels do in fact roughen the ride a bit - I specifically had to search for a non-R-Line SEL. I prefer the less-decorative, contemporary interior of German cars, and the VW leather is top notch - so again, some reviews criticizing the interior are just not right for my taste. Yes, Audi’s have nicer interiors. The adjustable driving mode settings are impressive - not just transmission shift points, but also suspension dampening, steering ratio, headlight movement and other settings.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon is available in 6 trim levels:

  • SE (2 styles)
  • SE R-Line (4 styles)
  • SEL (2 styles)
  • SEL Premium (1 style)
  • SEL Premium R-Line (2 styles)
  • SEL R-Line (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon reliable?

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2019 Volkswagen Arteon owners.

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon. 92.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 25 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.2
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.4

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