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Volkswagen Arteon (3H7) facelift

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Product Overview

Volkswagen Arteon (Type 3H7) facelift is a large sedan in production from 2020. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.4 to 2.0 liters.

Sharing its chassis with the B8 Passat, the Arteon is slotted to be between the Passat and the Audi A6. Unfortunately, it is limited to 4 cylinders.

Volkswagen has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.26 coefficient of drag to show for it. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Volkswagen Arteon uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 56%

Pros

Decent performance
Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Low fuel consumption

Cons

Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found

External score 68%

Pros

Good infotainment
Excellent ride quality
Comfortable ride
Decent infotainment tech
Sleek, refined interior

Cons

Lack of agility
Lacks refinement
Lack of standard four-wheel drive
Not as practical as a Passat
Not quite as fast as a Golf 8
Lack of tech

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.4 TSI eHybrid DSG

2.0 TDI 150 DSG

2.0 TDI 190 4MOTION DSG

2.0 TDI 190 DSG

2.0 TDI 200 4MOTION DSG

2.0 TDI 200 DSG

2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG

Arteon R

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The Arteon R gets a few highlights to suggest that it’s sporty, such as mock carbon inserts, blue stitching, grippy seat trim and, on the overburdened infotainment, if you personalise your own drive mode you can pick from 15 different states for your dampers. The driving position is brilliantly true and widely adjustable, and the ergonomics while good, not as bad as a Golf 8, are not quite as brill as a VW should be.

Pros

Fun to drive
Good infotainment

Cons

Not quite as fast as a Golf 8
Not as practical as a Passat

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 51% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

Volkswagen's Arteon Fastback is a more emotional alternative to the practical Passat saloon. The plug-in model offers strong efficiency (with the battery charged), plenty of kit and the car is a bit more stylish than some VWs. It's not that sporty, but majors on refinement and a ride that on the whole is comfortable.

Pros

Powerful petrol engine
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Lack of agility

cnet^[3]

Reviewer score 78% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

A 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 is the only engine available, with 268 horsepower. The Arteon isn't necessarily quick, but the turbo punch is enough to get this four-door up and out of its own way. Volkswagen says it targets the Acura TLX and Nissan Maxima as competitors.

Pros

Sleek, refined interior
Comfortable ride
Decent infotainment tech

Cons

Alternatives are more fun to drive
Lack of standard four-wheel drive

digitaltrends^[4]

Reviewer score 61% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

The Arteon would make a great long-distance cruiser or commuter car, but it also has the makings of a good driver's car. The standard adaptive suspension did a great job of balancing handling and comfort. To get maximum tech, you need to go with the range-topping SEL Premium R-Line model.

Pros

Powerful V6 engine
Excellent ride quality
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Lack of tech
Lacks refinement

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References

^ Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake 2021 UK review. [autocar].
^ New Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid 2021 review. [autoexpress].
^ 2021 Volkswagen Arteon review: Star without a spotlight. [cnet].
^ 2021 Volkswagen Arteon review: German luxury for everyone. [digitaltrends].

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autocar^[1]

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