2019 Volkswagen Arteon Review, Engine, Release Date and Photos

Volkswagen debuted a new, sport-inspired midsize sedan at the 2017 Geneva Auto Show. The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Gran Turismo– which rollovers the appearances of the Sport Coupe Concept GTE Volkswagen initially shown in 2015– accepts the “four-door coupe” body style with a long hood and raked roofline. And it will use an effective engine to support those appearances.

2019 Volkswagen Arteon Trims and Features

Three trims have actually been confirmed for the Arteon. The base trim will come basic with LED headlamps and taillights, keyless entry and start, an eight-speaker infotainment system with USB input, automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, and a leather steering wheel with paddle shifters (on DSG-equipped models).

The two higher-tier trims will receive 18-inch wheels, special exterior accents, heated front seats, and leather and suede upholstery with contrast stitching. The Arteon R-Line will provide a more aggressive feel and look, with a distinct wheel and bumpers. An Elegance trim will be concentrated on luxury and use more chrome outside trim pieces. Extra upgrades will include a head-up screen and an all-new infotainment system with a 9.2-inch touchscreen user interface and gesture control.

Volkswagen will also debut numerous safety features in the 2019 Arteon. An updated adaptive cruise control system will immediately change travelling speed based upon published speed limits. New adaptive headlamps will anticipate upcoming curves and adjust instructions appropriately. The new Emergency Assist system will slow the car down and, if possible, guide on the shoulder must the chauffeur become incapacitated.

The Arteon will have a slightly longer wheelbase than the comparable size Passat yet have slightly less total length thanks to short front and rear overhangs. This should translate into a spacious front seat and good rear legroom (although four-door coupes usually don’t fare well when it comes to rear headroom).

2019 Volkswagen Arteon Engine

A variety of engine choices are offered, but not all of them will make the journey to U.S. shores. A turbocharged 2.0-liter making 188 horse power, powering the front wheels by means of a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission, will certainly be offered and will be really familiar to American consumers. A more potent 276-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder, which will feature a seven-speed automated and all-wheel drive, will be used in Europe. There’s no word yet whether this hotter engine will be available in the United States, however if what you’re expecting is a proper infant Audi A7 now might be the time to start a petition or e-mail project.

No diesel options will be used in this country. U.S. fuel economy estimates have likewise not yet been launched.

2019 Volkswagen Arteon Release Date

VW is calling it the Arteon but the version due to reach the United States in mid-2018, as a 2019 model, will perhaps be the CC once again. While the CC has never been a huge seller here, in the absence of the Phaeton it helps fill the crucial flagship sedan function for VW.