Volkswagen Arteon

The cabin of the Volkswagen Arteon is quite similar to its predecessor, Passat, albeit a few changes here and there. The front half of the interior is virtually identical and the entry to the cabin is via frameless-glass doors with 'Silver Rise' aluminum decorative inserts in the dashboard, centre console, and doors. The car sports Analogue clock in the dashboard, centre along with discreet LED ambient-lighting strips. The infotainment inside the car is handled by Dynaudio Confidence premium sound system and a 12.3" high-resolution TFT dash display screen with customisable menus and information for a smooth driving experience.

The upholstery of the car comes perfectly finished in the Black Carbon Nappa leather-appointed seats with the R-Line logo and decorative stitching. Moreover, the back seat is a bit spacious and roomier than the front, equipped with its own climate control. The well-designed cabin makes it easy for a 6-foot passenger to fit behind 6-foot driver. Moreover, the hatch area is immense in its square footage.

On the outside, the car represents the traditional design language of Volkswagen, with its clamshell bonnet that’s add ons to the bold looks of the car, including the front end that melds grille. The LED headlights are an added advantage that adds finishing to the ventilated face look of the car. The Arteon sports, bold 20-inch 10-turbine-blade alloy wheels and a roofline that sweeps down to converge with the long rear of the car. The automaker offers seven exterior colours to their offering,  one solid and six premium, which include- Pure White (solid), Pyrite Silver (metallic), Manganese Grey (metallic), Chilli Red (pictured, metallic), Atlantic Blue (metallic), Turmeric Yellow (metallic), and Deep Black (pearlescent).

The vehicle comes equipped with an independent, MacPherson struts with lower wishbones and coil springs suspension in the front that comes mated with Anti-roll bar, an inclusion that allows Arteon to outperform competitors. On the rear end, the comfort of the passenger is ensured via a four-link suspension with coil springs. Moreover, the electro-mechanical power-assisted rack & pinion steering resembles balanced retention of both control and comfort until a set speed, which guarantees an overall smooth and composed ride.

The Volkswagen Arteon comes equipped with 2.0-litre TSI BlueMotion Technology engine that injects fuel through a Continental Simos18.10 direct injection and intake manifold system. The 4-cylinder inline engine comes mated with a 7 Speed DSG transmission and generates a power of maximum 276 hp at the rate of 5700-6500 rpm along with peak torque of up to 350 Nm at the rate of 1800-5600 rpm. The 4MOTION all-wheel drive is efficient enough to reach the speed of 100 km per hour from an ideal start in 5.6 seconds.

The safety attributes of the Arteon include an optimum number of airbags for enhanced security of the occupants, the vehicle also comes equipped with adaptive chassis control and a virtual slider control. For a better riding, the car provides an area View, front, rear and side cameras to provide a 360-degree exterior view along with driving profile selection, parking distance sensors, front and rear with acoustic warning and audio volume level reduction amongst a salient list of features. 

Also, Volkswagen Arteon is one of the safest cars in its segment with 5 stars safety rating and covers every important aspect of the safety feature. The vehicle comes equipped with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electro-mechanical parking brake, and Multi-collision brake along with Auto Hold function.

The Volkswagen Arteon is just an idle and safe fastback sedan the Australian buyers are looking for. It has power, a sporty and elegant appearance without compromising on the comfort inside the cabin. The car is sure to be a head-turner, when in the streets.