I'm no Volkswagen fan, but that is a good looking car.
@DigitalDissident5 жыл бұрын
Agree, but the 4 cylinder engine is lame. Something that looks like this from VW would make a nice full electric in the future
@derpdudedatboi74555 жыл бұрын
@@DigitalDissident I really wish that the Arteon was electric too.
@ramennoodlz5 жыл бұрын
derpdude dat boi this car looks like it should be an electric car, especially with the front grill, wait is there such a thing as an electric looking car or am I making that up?
@kowicz_comedy36255 жыл бұрын
@@derpdudedatboi7455 noch please no full electric for this beauty
@derpdudedatboi74555 жыл бұрын
@@kowicz_comedy3625 Why not? It's a sleek car that would get instant torque, making it feel faster. And it would be dead silent, which makes it more luxurious.
@jordancatcher66635 жыл бұрын
A new Volkswagen that doesn't look like it's from 2011 , WOW 😍😍😍
@yippie68625 жыл бұрын
No, not 2011, but it is from 2017 :). Took 2 years to get here. Imagine how fresh it would have looked then.
@SquidCena5 жыл бұрын
What's wrong with 2011 cars?
@yippie68625 жыл бұрын
@James Wisrik what? KIA's designer used to design Audi and others for the VW group. VW design came first. The Arteon has been out for at least 2 years now in Europe.
@dshu155 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the interior does... I leased a 2013 Passat which was 6 years ago, and the interior of the Arteon is virtually identical. Such a shame!
@chrishall18645 жыл бұрын
Jordan Catcher you’re right. Looks like my 2012 CC
@Uziavenger5 жыл бұрын
That's the best looking VW I've ever seen. It's definitely one of the best looking sedans available today
@tomasstraka52445 жыл бұрын
only if it had some normal engines to choose from ;) 3,6 v6 would be nice
@Hallowsaw5 жыл бұрын
I am still pretty set on the legacy 3.6r or the xt for 2020. I like how large it is for its size. Inexpensive for what you get and they hold their value like crazy.
@InvestAndGrow20205 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@Wallenstone665 жыл бұрын
I prefer the new Peugeot 508 (2019) design much more.
@jerkloveryounow24685 жыл бұрын
Its a hatchback
@AlexSchwartzATV5 жыл бұрын
Finally a non boring VW. This looks beautiful inside and out
@jax10795 жыл бұрын
I've got to admit it: that's a damn good looking car. Great review!
@sak_55 жыл бұрын
From the price and body style standpoint, this VW Arteon compares to the 2020 Benz CLA; I love VW, but I would pick the new CLA this time.
@supersecularboypants5 жыл бұрын
The CC looks better from the back IMO. Atleast at night, that car has the best looking rear end of any vehicles in it’s price range. It’s absolutely gorgeous, comparing it to this new arteon.
@heyitsme9395 жыл бұрын
@@supersecularboypants people who are saying how good looking this car is must've never seen the CC. yes, I think this is better looking than the cc of course, but they're acting like this is the first time VW has made a car that doesn't look bland.
@supersecularboypants5 жыл бұрын
@@heyitsme939 Exactly. As another person pointed out, the CC suffered across it's lifespan due to the fact that it was always looked at as a Passat CC, never as it's own model, the CC. It was always "that Passat spec". Didn't make the CC stand out as much, but it really was an exciting car compared to other cars in the volkswagen lineup.
@lemsong84995 жыл бұрын
JAX come on
@TBTrade5 жыл бұрын
I fell in love with the car when he opened the trunk
@theonewhostandsaboveall68265 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY !!
@braden35785 жыл бұрын
The Buick Regal
@Anonymous0.0195 жыл бұрын
Started imagining all the bodies you can fit in there? 😂
@YasumotoUS5 жыл бұрын
Yaassss. The hatch trunk is executed so well in this design. I so wish that Honda had iterated on their Countor version of the Accord. At least Kia and VW have carried the torch.
@stephenhendricks1035 жыл бұрын
@@YasumotoUS Funny you should mention the Contour. Saw one yesterday. It was a vehicle slightly ahead of its time but the design was executed so poorly that it looked like the hunchback of Notre Dame.
@smitrj19165 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait when this car is 15k in two years
@supremecarnage50714 жыл бұрын
Dammm
@instasingingvids35294 жыл бұрын
Smitrj19 100% accurate
@nishhnishh10884 жыл бұрын
More like 5 years
@robertchen52494 жыл бұрын
It’s already around 18k
@robertchen52494 жыл бұрын
Kit Kefner I’m from the UK
@Drakin_5 жыл бұрын
The Budget Audi A7 Volkswagen: Am i a joke to you?
@britneyrichardson17295 жыл бұрын
Vw owns audi
@hamzamjidila31535 жыл бұрын
i mean vw makes great cars and i really like them, but audi it’s on another level so no need to compare
@deandretaylor214 жыл бұрын
@@hamzamjidila3153 ur dumb af
@MrBusterpalmer4 жыл бұрын
They are the same lol
@brianreardon77003 жыл бұрын
Ah I test drove a 2019 golf r dsg and a 2018 Audi s3 same hp same mqb platform.. felt like the same car! Lol.. were is this other level..I guess in other cars you mean?
@marco11735 жыл бұрын
I really can't picture this car in any other color. It's a stunning ride. Just beautiful. Great job, VW!
@chazzftw93135 жыл бұрын
TrollBuster I could maybe see it in a blue or red but it would have to be bright
@leeeinfield5 жыл бұрын
The white actually looks pretty good too specially with the black wheels
@marco11735 жыл бұрын
leeeinfield That actually sounds like a great combination. I wonder if it’s a pure white or something a little more pearly.
@matthews95_5 жыл бұрын
I'd love this car. I'd only buy it a few years old and hopefully there's some warranty left on it - worried bout that VW reliability (I'm a Lexus/Toyota guy)
@nexus-qb3bu4 жыл бұрын
Five, explain the reliability issue for VW. What do you consider to be a reliability issue?
@tommydo9614 жыл бұрын
nexus if you have to fix anything other than oil change and regular maintainence in 5 years 100k miles , it’s unreliable period.
@jimquantic4 жыл бұрын
@@nexus-qb3bu Well, every consumer report I have EVER read cites electrical, just as one, of many examples. Honestly, it seems an odd question, the reliability is a long standing issue--now TODAY, maybe the problems are way behind them--but you won't know for years, will you?
@hugof32434 жыл бұрын
VW is one of the most reliable brands in the world
@MrJsyed5 жыл бұрын
It's meant to be a cheaper alternative to the A5 Sportback.
@davosworks5 жыл бұрын
A5 is too small compared to Arteon.
@davosworks5 жыл бұрын
Ucanthandle Eit lol no, Arteon is bigger than even A7.
@davosworks5 жыл бұрын
@@McBeakerson i see. lol when I was side by side (CC and A7) CC looked longer. But A5 is much smaller (A5-4712 vs VW-4864 vs A7-4969) There are comparsions with A5, and u can see how small a Trunk is in the A5 compared to an Arteon
@MrJsyed5 жыл бұрын
The wheelbase of the A5 Sportback and Arteon are virtually the same 111.2-111.9 inches. The A7 has a wheelbase of 115.2, so the Arteon is not near the A7.
@jamesherring96625 жыл бұрын
Manufacturers for VW: Boss, how much soft touch you want on the new car? Boss: YES
@chris809carhunters5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this one
@mrfreezey15 жыл бұрын
Me too..shopping this with the stinger..but i think the stinger might be the 1..with all the horsepower..but love the design of the arteon
@chris809carhunters5 жыл бұрын
Michael M yeah i wish arteon had a 6 cylinder option with stinger horsepower levels
@stephenhendricks1035 жыл бұрын
@@mrfreezey1 I looked seriously at the Stinger last year. I've owned two KIA Sorentos so I was disposed to like it. And I did. But sometimes very minor things make a big difference in a personal reaction. In my case it was the fake plastic vents on the side of the Stinger. I don't think I would ever get over looking at them and feeling they're simply cheap. It's a very personal reaction and I wouldn't criticize anyone who overlooks them but I just couldn't get over them.
@stephenhendricks1035 жыл бұрын
@@chris809carhunters Not happenin'. VW will be happy to sell you an Audi if that's what you're looking for. And VW would be VERY unhappy to think you purchased an Arteon rather than an Audi.
@TJ_Kirkland.5 жыл бұрын
Damn that Baby shit yellow really pops!😍
@TJ_Kirkland.5 жыл бұрын
😩😩😩😩😩
@Jacob-nn7hv5 жыл бұрын
Lmfao! I agree
@awkwardsanchez62315 жыл бұрын
Lmaooo
@isaialeuila93275 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂🤦🏽♂️😂😂
@willjay76075 жыл бұрын
Poops*
@seanhershey33905 жыл бұрын
the CC's still look good to me.... this is stunning.
@evanrain11665 жыл бұрын
I love how the grill lines go into the headlights
@oscarlopez51225 жыл бұрын
50k is too much money for a loaded Arteon with the same 2.0 268HP engine you get in the entry level ones. Just my personal Opinion.
@s.ljones68245 жыл бұрын
Good point
@normt54635 жыл бұрын
You can into a Regal Sportback 2.0T FWD for around $20K.
@f1812345 жыл бұрын
Norm T that’s a base model
@normt54635 жыл бұрын
@@f181234 only $27K for a Regal Sportback 2.0T Essence trim. Or under $30K foe AWD. Much better deal than Accord 2.0T 10-speed!
@brunotonello85225 жыл бұрын
@@normt5463 Manufacturer is having to give heavy discounts so they roll off the lots. Also you get what you pay for. As the host has said in this video the VW Arteon is more refined and handles better than the Buick. I'll go with his recommendations, since he is rarely wrong and always knowledgeable and prepared.
@A2dy5 жыл бұрын
Been dying to see this on US roads!
@SyrusLang5 жыл бұрын
And they've been dying on the roads
@Ari-il3ib5 жыл бұрын
Syrus Lang how sway?
@fakedazzleful5 жыл бұрын
@@SyrusLang lol. Best comment ever
@crownr0yalonice5 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen a couple in Massachusetts!
@FrenzArts5 жыл бұрын
@@SyrusLang have had this car over a year now and never had a problem with it, if you are referring to reliability that is. :P
@MrThegreatest975 жыл бұрын
This Audi A7 looks great 👍 I’m glad they updated it ! Looks similar to the recently released Volkswagen Arteon
@Tallandcharming5 жыл бұрын
I bought my Arteon R Line in November last year here in Australia, 4 Motion, 2.0turbo. I’ve since added RaceChip (a great product I’ve had on my old BMW 4 series). The car now has 335HP and huge torque, 0-60 sub 5 seconds. I love the interior space and massive boot, not to mention all of the gadgets and the looks. This car gets HUGE looks, I’ve come out to a car park at a hotel we were staying at and found about 12 people staring at it, ended up opening it up and letting everyone have a proper look. Make no mistake, it’s a fantastic car, drives well and has something for everyone. My previous vehicles were Audi, BMW and this car does it better.
@sirot55615 жыл бұрын
Starting at 7:20 its like Sofyans dream....SOFT TOUCH, SOFT TOUCH, SOFT TOUCH and some more SOFT TOUCH ALL THE WAY DOWN!!!!!!! ;)
@Mgoblagulkablong5 жыл бұрын
they use all this soft touch but ruin it with acres of horrible gloss black dirt magnet plastic
@Natethegreat200c5 жыл бұрын
Mgoblagulkablong and no leather stitching on the doors and dash for a “flagship “
@federal66165 жыл бұрын
Stop that silliness.
@xlilraeraex5 жыл бұрын
He likes to be touched softly😂
@bradcast29675 жыл бұрын
he’s so gay Lol
@jaycewolf4055 жыл бұрын
I like outside of this Volkswagen
@Luqswl5 жыл бұрын
I am an ex-owner of an vw arteon and I've got to say, for a volks it's decent. Sufficient power, ample of interior space and boot space. Extraordinary design (imo) and it's quite rare to see them on the roads but I've since traded in my arteon for the new Audi A7 and holy it's definitely an upgrade indeed. Between the two, the A7 will be my pick. (Do note my arteon was the R-Line with all the bells & whistles, here in Singapore.)
@bigmountain75615 жыл бұрын
Audi actually fought the production of this car. But since VW is the parent company, well you’re driving it.
@jd51795 жыл бұрын
Meant for budget version of Audi, but requires premium parts and labor just like Audi .
@komentierer5 жыл бұрын
It's based on a completely different platform than the Audi A7. So no, it doesn't.
@Brazillianboi695 жыл бұрын
jd5179 35k for luxury you’re crazy
@thenoodleking5 жыл бұрын
@@Brazillianboi69 60k taxes in in Canada.
@slashtrio5 жыл бұрын
Ehh, I owned a VW CC for 5 years and it never had any problems. None. Also VW are doing that 6 year warranty as well now.
@andresparrow29715 жыл бұрын
Thats the way VW highline vehicles go. VW on the front but Audi stuff all through it. I think thats why my next VAG will be Audi...i mean im paying for audi parts might as well have audi status.
@soundestmonk5 жыл бұрын
Wait...so you are telling me there is a Volkswagen Audi product that has actual exhaust not fake exhaust that are filled in with plastic? *Holy moly*
@jordanjoestar88395 жыл бұрын
a3, a4/allroad, a5 coupe/cab/sportback, q3, passat, jetta, golf, alltrack and all Audi S models have real exhaust. The premium machines gave the exhaust outlets an axe because the clients spending $70,000-$110,000 on a luxury car complain about exhaust soot/vapors on their bumper. Can't win em all pal.
@ACURACALABAR115 жыл бұрын
@@jordanjoestar8839 saw a couple s variants and they all have fake exhaust.....so thats just being cheap
@J-W.-5 жыл бұрын
@@jordanjoestar8839 not true Alot of the S products have fake including the Jetta,golf have fakes to.
@jordanjoestar88395 жыл бұрын
@@J-W.- I'm not speaking of S trim VW's, that is the lowest trim. I am speaking of performance S/RS model Audis. none of which have fake exhaust. Only the premium models do, such as the a6/7/8 (unless they are an S or RS model). This is due to wealthy *owners complaining about exhaust smoke on their bumpers*. I feel this issue is redundant. Either way, not all have fake exhaust, and none of the performance models do either. I spend all day driving and selling them.
@jordanjoestar88395 жыл бұрын
@@ACURACALABAR11 Don't confuse the "S-Line Package" (interior and trim parts) with an actual S Series (S3/4/5/6/7/8) as they are not the same, S-Line is a trim package. S vehicle is a whole different animal. The A8L has fake exhaust whereas the S8 has real exhaust, yet to be released. A7 vs S7, A6 vs S6... you get the idea hopefully.
@2ndchanceinlife5 жыл бұрын
Saw this car in white while driving home tonight. Its freakin sexy !!! I had to look for the Arteon on the back, and here I am on this video. This car is bloody beautifully elegant but cool looking. I dont mind having one
@kadinmcdonald25895 жыл бұрын
Honestly my 2010 CC R-line, which was my first car back in 2013 is still an amazing car. It's survived a track day, got a new engine for free through VW when an injector got stuck open, and is still going strong as ever for being ran hard every day at 111k miles. And is still one of the best looking and well equipped middle shelf sedans out there. Though I'm biased.
@Spicypotato115 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for this review. I have a CC and this looks like a great replacement
@805NAVE5 жыл бұрын
Zach D keep the cc
@Churboiismiley5 жыл бұрын
I have a cc also and really exited to test drive this one as a possible replacement
@MrDiva4805 жыл бұрын
I have the CC and i prefer most things about it over this.. personally i like the "dated interior" that everyone says.. but i also dont really like the digital cockpit either..
@Spicypotato115 жыл бұрын
John Archer I love pretty much everything about the Arteon. I do think the design of the CC has aged well though. I have a 2013 and it looks like a newer car
@stephenhendricks1035 жыл бұрын
I've always admired the CC but it had a very difficult time escaping the shadow of the Passat. It began with its name, the Passat CC, and even after the Passat moniker was dropped it retained a reputation of being nothing more than a upper trim Passat. Not fair perhaps but that was the perception in the marketplace. VW needed a somewhat more premium sedan that was clearly distinguishable in name and looks from the Passat.
@stevenjohnson42075 жыл бұрын
To each is own but Audi still looks better in my opinion. I do like this look as well.
@Nestle2455 жыл бұрын
This looks just as good surprisingly.
@campkira5 жыл бұрын
VW is a cheaper car.... But yet agian nobody want a A7...
@compunerd5 жыл бұрын
The audi better look better, as its much more expensive lol
@lcsighteken22485 жыл бұрын
@@campkira I want an A7. To each his own.
@joseph15415 жыл бұрын
Lcsighte ken my friend has a a7 it’s super nice but this vw is just as nice actually lol
@leonardc13035 жыл бұрын
Lots of coffee consumed prior to this review I assume.
@ckneasel5 жыл бұрын
Leonard C blah blah blah blah, yak yak yak... dude talks 100mph 🤦🏻♂️
@nexus-qb3bu4 жыл бұрын
More like spending too much time in COCKpit!
@piefecta30125 жыл бұрын
22:25 look closely at the red car passing by
@TheQmoney604 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Senathorror4 жыл бұрын
Another vw Arteon... ;)
@Liger._King5 жыл бұрын
I ask you again, Sofyan. Do you ever get to sleep? I ask because you whip out these review videos like rain drops. But you're by far the best in this business. You know too well how to keep us really entertained. Thank you so much!
@rugger81365 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy to see VW bring this stateside. Beautiful vehicle, and definitely on my list once the lease on my GTI is up!
@stephenhendricks1035 жыл бұрын
I agree it's beautiful but I don't lease cars. I plan to be buried in my GTI. :)
@BoldOne87605 жыл бұрын
Americans are missing out on VW. The Golf GTD and GTE The Polo and Polo GTI The T-Roc The Touareg The Amarok Our Passat is also entirely different from yours and is a top Sedan here
@bonzobonanza5 жыл бұрын
Perfect car if you want a sporty driving experience, while giving you a luxury, and practical combo.
@scottamolinari5 жыл бұрын
Hey. Great review. Love how you can just talk away without any "ums" or "likes". Very professional moderating. I'm getting the Arteon as a company car (here in Germany). Just ordered it a few weeks back and can't wait to get it. Your review makes me even more happier I decided to get the Arteon, as I also had a fully loaded A4 sedan as an alternate choice. Thanks for that! :)
@Nestle2455 жыл бұрын
Very rare for a mainstream brand car to look better than the cars of it's very own premium brand version.
@zack54175 жыл бұрын
Sofyan always posts new cars long before others
@TheUrbanEpicure5 жыл бұрын
I hope this is sarcasm. The global press launch was ages ago. This is not a new car.
@aaronyoung69375 жыл бұрын
If it’s just getting to America it’s new to US. It was released in Europe last year but nun have hit American roads until now
@TheUrbanEpicure5 жыл бұрын
Who cares when it comes to the US? Every self-respecting car buyer (let alone enthusiast) has long read and watched dozens of reviews and knows everything about the car. Be at the global press launch or skip the review altogether, it's pointless to be this late to the party.
@zeke9375 жыл бұрын
@@TheUrbanEpicure Then stick to those reviews. Not sure why you came on here when you yourself said it was "pointless" and that everything to know about the car is already out there. The man still took the time to make a video giving his perspective. At the very least you can "respect" that.
@TheUrbanEpicure5 жыл бұрын
Didn't come here to watch it but to say just that. And yes, the man 'took the time' to 'give his perspective' because it's his sole source of income and his family will starve if he doesn't keep pumping out videos - even pointless ones like this one.
@kgamaseg5 жыл бұрын
The Arteon 4Motion will be the car a lot of aftermarket modders will want to get their hands on and drop in an APR chip and tune.
@garyallman30395 жыл бұрын
VW already pushed the boost up quite a bit, so it will be interesting to see whether APR can add a significant improvement.
@r3ggie6175 жыл бұрын
That volume knob with the rotating power on/off switch that rotates WITH IT! Grinds my gears! I hate it when manufacturers do that!
@TheAirsoftPlayer15 жыл бұрын
VW has been grinding those gears for almost a decade 2010 gti
@petergreco60105 жыл бұрын
I only use the steering wheel volume controls so the power button is always straight
@illlanoize235 жыл бұрын
R3ggie same here I was literally saying the same thing about my golf just yesterday
@leeeinfield5 жыл бұрын
You’re a cry baby aren’t you.
@iMidnightMonster5 жыл бұрын
the front looks a lot like a concept car!
@JDMHaze5 жыл бұрын
Jahsim this is true
@aaron52225 жыл бұрын
It took a ton of engineering to make it that way. It has something in the hood that blows it up a few inches in case you hit a person.
@Composurezen5 жыл бұрын
Ok, this is sick guys.. Man it looks so sleek! if there was an Audi symbol on there, you would confuse it with one honestly.
@theangryMD5 жыл бұрын
not really. the design languages are distinct.
@MgoMSx3 жыл бұрын
The only things I'd change to make this a perfect car, is to improve the handling... Make it slightly more fun.. Then have the beautiful console angle and almost envelope the driver onto a cockpit style.. That would look incredible and futuristic. Either way, I'd get this beautiful car in the future.
@Pomek365 жыл бұрын
the best looking volkswagen currently, but that understates it, this car is really beautiful
@rmonroe1355 жыл бұрын
Love that exterior 😍 but that interior needs more tweaking 🤷🏽♂️
@timsouttahere5 жыл бұрын
The interior is bland!
@batitsogtsaikhan4695 жыл бұрын
People here talking about interiors when they don't own a car at all...this interior looks great with emphasis on function and quality which are what matter the most.
@rmonroe1355 жыл бұрын
Bati Tsogtsaikhan funny cause I do own a car with a nicer interior than this thing 😂
@timsouttahere5 жыл бұрын
@@batitsogtsaikhan469 bitch shut the fukk up
@recon_ron77465 жыл бұрын
@@batitsogtsaikhan469 seriously, spoiled ass people want a big ass Tesla screen in interiors nowadays
@SwagMaster8245 жыл бұрын
I expected to see atleast a 6-cylinder in this thing but I was more expecting to see an 8! But it's a 4 cylinder.. crazy. They should definitely have some engine choices, not like this chassis can't fit a bigger engine, the car is massive
@qbangamerr58714 жыл бұрын
LIT GOD a lot of smaller engines nowadays for fuel effeciency :(
@virenvs9055 жыл бұрын
A VW with an aisin transmission??? Now that's a VW worth buying.
@utvol69455 жыл бұрын
Viren vs they had that even in 2006
@jakehunter34345 жыл бұрын
A German car without a garbage auto? 😦
@ItsNotAProblem5 жыл бұрын
Still has VW electronics. 🤢
@randomperson71355 жыл бұрын
SirLovesALott u know Volkswagen owns Audi,Bentley,bugatti and more car brands
@lucasqa195 жыл бұрын
Jake Hunter you really think ZF is crappy too? Jesus christ
@sofianechabane5875 жыл бұрын
A very unique design, I like it. I wish they offered VR6 with DSG 4 Motions on this model ! Thanks for this awesome review
@thedeadpoet0005 жыл бұрын
Same! I feel like they missed an opportunity to put their 6 cyl in here. I was wanting to buy it up to the point he said 4 cyl 2.0L
@Kingjay8145 жыл бұрын
The Stinger is still the better buy. This car at that price stacks up to a GT1 Stinger AWD w/Remote Start comes in at $49k. That's a way more powerful motor and superior warranty. If you don't go AWD the Stinger is the same price and keeps its power advantage + warranty. The 4cyl models just out class it in fuel economy + warranty for less money (even when you go down to cheaper versions). Even if you're looking for a luxury FWD car the Lexus ES 350 (or Toyota Avalon) exists or heck the Kia Cadenza is a solid pick. I like how the VW looks, I like that digital dash but those two things aren't game changers. This car is just for someone who just really likes VW. I just don't see it as a compelling offer. Especially in its FWD form.
@ronnymb675 жыл бұрын
I'm with you there. Is a good looking car but I would still take the Stinger. And before you VW fanboys get your panties all in a twist, I was one of you. Among the ones I had there was a Passat W8 for fucksake! 🤣 but in my defense, at least it was one of the 432 6-speed manuals ever imported. As far as comparing a loaded Stinger GT2 all wheel drive at $52,000 to this at $47,000, nobody is paying sticker price for the Stinger and I doubt VW dealers will be discounting this any if at all. For the minuscule price difference it would ultimately be, I would get an all-wheel-drive Stinger GT2. Plus the Stinger is rear-wheel-drive so I have my choice of rear-wheel drive or a rear biased all-wheel drive. if I had a family that made rear seat room paramount, then yeah maybe for the extra couple of inches of rear seat legroom. So the small trade-offs in room and ultimately price, I'll take the bigger difference in performance with the Stinger. Not to mention Lap3 has been running their tune in a Stinger for over a year now with no issues. Merely with the tune and bolt ons, still with stock turbos and internals, they have boosted it from 365 horsepower at the crank, to over 500 at the wheels.
@zoranlovric98715 жыл бұрын
VW has 6yr/72k miles bumper to bumper warranty which beats Kia's 5yr/60k miles. Kia has 10yr/100k drivetrain warranty but that's not transferable so you'd have to keep your Kia for 10yrs to fully utilize it (no resale value).
@johnholst5 жыл бұрын
Agreed! This is a super nice car, but at this price, you have to be a VW lover to buy it. It's certainly not a great value.
@ronnymb675 жыл бұрын
@@zoranlovric9871 After my experiences with VW ownership as well as working in VW service, the VW will have no better resale value than anything else. Do some research on VW as of late. More problematic than ever. Look into how many people are very dissatisfied with their Atlas. A good friend has a CC that's been in multiple times for the back up camera alone.
@IReahpZz5 жыл бұрын
Got my 2019 stinger gt2 awd with the nardo Grey color for 45k new from a local dealer. There going far under a sticker. Some gt base awd cars selling at 36k near me.....
@TheTechieSab5 жыл бұрын
Waiting for Doug Score.
@amosytzror42155 жыл бұрын
TheTechie SAB hhhhhhhh me too
@Neuroinfantryangel5 жыл бұрын
He’s out
@PRgencoupe4 жыл бұрын
Link
@ecoRfan5 жыл бұрын
Looks better than all crossovers. Simply great looking car.
@Moisi5475 жыл бұрын
A first actual drive Review of the Arteon in America. Straight 👍
@questionyourself7185 жыл бұрын
*budget a5 you mean. this car doesnt come close to the a7 when it comes to ride quality, noise isolation, possible interiour configuration and overall tech. also its biggest engine is a 265hp 4 cylinder.. thats literaly the smallest starting engine you can get in an a7. so yeah its more like a budget a5, especially from a price point.
@TheAirsoftPlayer15 жыл бұрын
this guy started shooting for the stars on that comment. its a flagship VW leave it at that.
@questionyourself7185 жыл бұрын
Kevin Grovenor yeah i get it.. just a clickbaity title to lure people in. its not even a real flagship like the pheaton. that was a real vw flagship. this car shares its complete platform with a vw passat. its interiour is 100% passat. this is a passat with other dampers and body kit..
@TheAirsoftPlayer15 жыл бұрын
@@questionyourself718 its a weird balance game they have to play to still sell this car in their lineup.... making its own platform again and all that just doesnt make sense at the cost might as well get a legit luxury car. its a CC thats all it is replaces and refreshes what cobbwebbed place the CC had
@rramath5 жыл бұрын
This is comparable to accord 2.0 or Camry v6. Not a5 or a7. That's just stupid.
@Hayleboi5 жыл бұрын
Had to rewind and replay many times @11:24..."Half-Ass" sunroof.. LOL! Great review. I love watching them all...
@invincibleDG1235 жыл бұрын
I saw this in South Africa last year and wondered why we didn't have it in the US. I'm glad we finally have it now. The most beautiful VW sedan around so far.
@genewaller10022 жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 Arteon R white with the black top and have received more compliments then any car I have ever owned. It really turnes the heads.
@aqwplayer2225 жыл бұрын
Would love a Arteon R. Direct competition to the Stinger, G70 and the E43 AMG etc. 300+HP and a DSG would be quite nice.
@waynegray63985 жыл бұрын
I love the look of this Arteon very nice
@richardmyles82374 жыл бұрын
I see why you have so many subscribers....you are the king of auto journalists!
@raymott69335 жыл бұрын
I’m not a car guy, but that’s one I wouldn’t mind driving. Very sleek looking.
@yippie68625 жыл бұрын
Awesome car. Too bad VW didn't give us the 7 speed DSG like they get in Europe. It was in the last CC. Carwow (England) did a review and got 5.4 seconds 0-60.
@sirronkcuhc5 жыл бұрын
Most customers in US don't like DSG. It seems that most Americans prefer CVT's given Subaru, Honda and Nissan sells a lot of them.
@plvt0n1vm5 жыл бұрын
im so glad they brought this from overseas
@BUEAU4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous. Luv that U.S. mainstream is not into lux saloon, more for me at lower price!
@nitishkannan29193 жыл бұрын
Leased a Passat 0 down and 269 a month can’t beat that
@richardmyles82375 жыл бұрын
This car journalist is the BEST. He is the BENCH mark in which all car journalists should aspire to. He loves VWS....which makes him even cooler!
@zooropa82975 жыл бұрын
Forget the Accord, Camry, Maxima, etc. This is hot!
@SidewaysN5 жыл бұрын
This competes with the avalon. It isn't a passat
@cargueone19715 жыл бұрын
Except those are more than $10,000 less, and far more reliable. Also VW has horrible resale values.
@SidewaysN5 жыл бұрын
@@cargueone1971 yeah, but this will likely sell around $8k less than the sticker price like every other VW. They probably priced it this way knowing it ahead of time. Reliability is really hit or miss but certain models tend to do better than others, no knowing
@ALEX-sh3tx5 жыл бұрын
@@cargueone1971 reliability statistics have not been measured for this vehicle yet so how is it unreliable when it hasn't even been tested ?
@raiyanyousuf1925 жыл бұрын
Trenton_ A Volkswagen cars aren’t reliable in general. There’s no reason to think that this one is gonna reliable
@thomas47765 жыл бұрын
Finally a great looking VW. Good review as usual, I always enjoy your reviews, detailed and informative.
@stephenhendricks1035 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous vehicle, inside and out. I'm struck by the fact that the Arteon looks much sleeker in this review than in earlier videos and photos of the car. Of course there will be the usual complaints from internet fanboys who think every vehicle should have a five liter V8 under the hood but that ignores both what the Arteon is about and the fact that it's designed to conform to recent (much stricter) changes in EU emission requirements and the much more expensive fuel outside the US. Those who aren't familiar with the 2.0L turbo found in various forms in the GTI and the Golf R (and in even more variants in European VW's) would be surprised at its performance potential. Furthermore, VW is very protective of the engine choices and configurations of its Audi brand (much as Toyota is with Lexus vehicles) and they're unlikely to offer versions of the Arteon that threaten to cannibalize sales of Audi models. So a 3.0L turbo V6 isn't a likely option. VW has a very spotty record in terms of sales of its European spec vehicles. Americans in general are unwilling to pay the price Europeans routinely pay for VW products and it will be interesting to see how the Arteon fares. Sofyan is correct, I think, in categorizing the Arteon as a Grand Touring vehicle, a bit further along that dimension than the Stinger but with a similar mission. KIA, of course, offers the twin turbo V6 in the Stinger but the American market is far more important to KIA than it is to VW and KIA doesn't have to worry nearly as much about cannibalizing sales of a luxury brand closely associated with KIA. (The Genesis G70 is really quite different in terms of its appeal though it shares the Stinger's design and engineering under the sheet metal.)
@CilVine5 жыл бұрын
good-looking car. The only problem I have is that, for a car of this level, the navigation screen could have been mounted a tad higher. Fluent, business-like, and professional review.
@ArtificialGamingIntelligence5 жыл бұрын
If only this car had an engine, it is so damn beautiful.
@KortexAU5 жыл бұрын
Kim Jung A Twin-Turbo V6 or a V8 would fit very nicely in this car.
@MrOpticBlade5 жыл бұрын
Kortex twin turbo v6 would be perfect
@whosdondada5 жыл бұрын
Coming soon
@MrOpticBlade5 жыл бұрын
Asphalt Nah. I highly doubt they would ever make one
@SteffenMeyer1015 жыл бұрын
How about a 5 cylinder, nice compromise between engine size and power output and great sound
@iCoolaxe5 жыл бұрын
The Arteon definitely makes much more sense in the U.S than in Europe, since VW offers the proper Passat only in Europe.
@RJ-cv2uw5 жыл бұрын
I really love this channel. What drawn me to this channel years ago was the detailed reviews of cars. I felt like I knew everything that needed to know about a car after watching its review BUT I didn't really like the video quality. Video quality has improved a lot since, along with the detail reviews. This channel has become my 2nd favorite car reviews channel. 2nd to Doug Dumero's... awesome vid
@JoesGoldenGarage5 жыл бұрын
Sofyan. He is the go to car review guy. Love the premium content
@NileshR125 жыл бұрын
This car looks sexy as hell 😍🔥👅!! I loved it since its announcement!!
@cedricwilson45095 жыл бұрын
This car is based from the European Version Passat, around the time MQB first came out from 2014. So its is about 5 years old. We always get everything late.
@Freelancer4555 жыл бұрын
*A5 Sportback... Doesn't even come close to Audi's C Chassis.
@horatiotimewaster57555 жыл бұрын
Love the Arteon. It is beautiful and a great cc successor. I am concerned that badge snobbery will impact sales, so I expect discounts soon. That said, I would choose this over the A4/A5 any day. Thx for another excellent video, Sofyan.
@jonathansimon22265 жыл бұрын
Wow this is spectacular, VW is making a great impact in the car market with this new 2019 VW Arteon😍😍🙌
@perrywlam5 жыл бұрын
Good job VW! This yellow paint and styling work. Definitely a cool car that sits between the A5 and A7 size wise.
@lilbiscuitable3 жыл бұрын
They need a turbo v6 detuned for mpg. The power boost would make this car a lot more interesting.
@joecool97395 жыл бұрын
Sofyan you stated that its the best looking sedan in *BOTH* VWs and Audis line-up. Sadly I think youre right, I used to love Audis design language from the mid-00s (Audi i-Robot car) until the early 2010's (1st generation Audi A7). Their designs were elegant, understated and yet highly luxurious and futuristic. The original Audi Q7 for example defined what a luxury crossover was and the entire market followed. Now their designs are trying too hard with giant pointy hexagon grilles and squinty headlights with fussy LED designs. I agree, the Arteon is the best for both brands.
@MrOseetah5 жыл бұрын
Could not agree more!! New Q7 is awful compared to the old one.
@joecool97395 жыл бұрын
@@MrOseetah The new Q7 literally took Cadillacs sharp and angular design language and stuck an Audi logo on it. Its literally a Cadillac without the tall vertical LEDs. I fucking cringe.
@joecool97395 жыл бұрын
@@MrOseetah To be clear, the current Q7 is not a bad looking car at all...its just not an Audi looking car and it completely betrays Audis designs from the 2000s-early 2010s era.
@BlackBullPistol5 жыл бұрын
7:20 evan my old 2000 Peugeot 406 has "soft touch" material everywhere 😂 nice video btw 😀
@cameronwilburn68305 жыл бұрын
A lot of cars have just plastic in its place
@BlackBullPistol5 жыл бұрын
@@cameronwilburn6830 yes they have and I don't like it
@TheBOSCO915 жыл бұрын
This car is so beautiful! I saw one in Europe back in September and was very impressed!
@mozzie27294 жыл бұрын
I'm not in the market for a sedan, I just like watching your videos
@MrCrashBandicoot255 жыл бұрын
Come on man... don't knock the analogue clock, that's classy and cool.
@YasumotoUS5 жыл бұрын
Lexus pulls off the clock more effectively, but I'll give VW a pass for trying.
@stephenhendricks1035 жыл бұрын
I like it, too. But the placement seems a bit odd to me.
@spikeafrica5 жыл бұрын
@@stephenhendricks103 that's how they do it. Between the vents. Honestly in my 17 Passat it's a perfect spot to glance over from the driving position to see the time quickly. I like it a lot.
@sandweiler46405 жыл бұрын
This clock is designed to work even when the engine is off. Not always the case with digital clocks.
@user-jz3ws6qj1l5 жыл бұрын
I personally think , Audi A7 is slightly better for the interior.
@iansmith30165 жыл бұрын
You're not alone. They don't call this the budget a5 for nothing.
@ibrahimhasanovic17085 жыл бұрын
no shit its an audi
@BAD_GRIM5 жыл бұрын
Strawberry Kisses exactly ....lol
@dragivasilev36365 жыл бұрын
Finally someone who compares it to the A7 and not the A5. The A5 is a lot smaller than the Arteon and it's pointless to compare them. The only similarity is the price
@essayedgar5 жыл бұрын
It looks *SO* good in the thumbnail
@wvusmc5 жыл бұрын
Still holding on to hope that VW will bring the California to North America. How are they going to have a vehicle named "California" and not sell it in America?
@thedeadpoet0005 жыл бұрын
I never understood why the "California" isn't sold in the US lol
@lukerinderknecht29825 жыл бұрын
Do you think the Monte Carlo was sold in Monte Carlo? LoL
@89elmonster5 жыл бұрын
Why do you want that car? That's one ugly car imo.
@wvusmc5 жыл бұрын
@@89elmonsterPracticality of it. I do a lot of camping/travel. I own an older Vanagon and I think it looks like they did a good job with the California.
@stephenhendricks1035 жыл бұрын
Naming it the California does add insult to injury, I agree. But VW apparently feels, probably correctly, that they couldn't price it competitively in the US. VW has been burned on that score repeatedly.
@MJ98.5 жыл бұрын
That’s one good looking rock and roll buckroo car 🔥🔥🔥
@xSkysplitter7774 жыл бұрын
This car honestly looks very good!!!!
@IvanBosnjak892 жыл бұрын
The Arteon does have the Golf R engine, it's just detuned. As an owner of a DSG, I'm happy to see the Aisin in the Arteon, as it's way smoother and matches the character of the car better.
@Hercegovac.15 жыл бұрын
Definitely the best looking VW 👍 This is my next car!!!
@philippepeltier1425 жыл бұрын
The interior looks like an Ikea product.
@xhonkeri40665 жыл бұрын
A.k.a. minimalist design
@philippepeltier1425 жыл бұрын
@@xhonkeri4066 AKA "let's make a lot of money with low quality parts bank"... and tons of piano black plastics who will look crap in 6 months.
@xhonkeri40665 жыл бұрын
@@philippepeltier142 oh, haha You were referring to that part of Ikea products, i thought you were referring to swedish minimalist design.
@gumbie0075 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your video reviews and I must say that doing the reviews in California have a much better feel to them than the ones in Virginia. IMHO
@theredline5 жыл бұрын
Gumbie007 We have to agree... perhaps we’ll move out here someday 😉
@gumbie0075 жыл бұрын
Redline Reviews Please keep up the great work! Long time subscriber
@DarkPhoenixTSi5 жыл бұрын
This would feed my need for a Passat sized wagon while looking like a sedan. I'm a fan.
@SonOfTamriel5 жыл бұрын
Damn good looking car. Don't care if the stinger a lot faster I'd take this car. Way more handsome and less ricer. It'd be nice if this had a hardcore performance option, but nobody would buy an RS Audi lol.
@kevincarver47595 жыл бұрын
I can see the power button still rotates with the volume knob.
@kojoinstrumentals68565 жыл бұрын
Lol
@kaliberto15 жыл бұрын
Freaking hate this 🤣
@user-nk8ix5gr7k6 ай бұрын
No, it's not the Budget A7. The A7 is very sporty and the A8 is luxurious and the Arteon has parts of the sporty of the A7 and parts of the luxury of the A8
@TheMartzyanu5 жыл бұрын
Test drove one last year, in black is really badass