Is This Volkswagen’s Coolest Car? (VW Arteon R-Line 2023 Review)

[@jhref]

Whenever you see them on the street, rare as it is, they have a gorgeous presence. Well designed.

[@zeliglim778]

if only they have the vw cc taillight, it would've been perfect

[@Jf7-e1m]

4 weeks after buying a white 206tsi shooting brake I couldn't be happier. Huge bang for your buck, having come from a Mk7.5 Golf R Wagon this car is street's ahead. Fast, smooth and with so much space to spare I don't know why this incredible car isn't more popular. The exclusivity makes it even more attractive to me. Haven't seen another shooting brake yet.

[@185Adz]

Picked one up last week and love it. After owning lots of 4wds and V8s the arteon is a nice change. Now to find somewhere in canberra to start with the mods 👍

[@djm8027]

Im looking at replacing my 17 year old Subaru RB liberty wagon with one of these or the Tiguan R , Wish list for both would be the of return old school buttons and the addition of ventilated seats on the top model.

[@AM-dl7ot]

How is it after a year?

[@RedworxAU]

I bought a 21 demo model, largely based on your review earlier this year. It's plenty fast for me, and is an absolute delight both on the highway and round town. It's not perfect (like an A7) but then it is significantly less money, and get me around in the level of comfort expected of a gentleman, whilst being fun to drive. Only thing that would make this better would be analogue dials & a full fat R model like in Europe. Otherwise the car is a 9/10 overall from me after a few months.

[@kodessa]

The most coolest car you'll never see on the road.

[@dsinghr]

You have to be really good looking to drive something like this. That’s the reason why we don’t see it too often

[@JustOneGuy]

Hahahaq, why is that so? thats a hillarious comment btw

[@knacka8796]

I have one and I'm incredibly ugly

[@geraldthorley1220]

Collected a silver 206 R shooting break in late September and it has been a very good vehicle to live with. Happy with the purchase. Immediate trip Syd-Melb for the AFL GF was effortless, swift and comfortable. Ans excellent cruiser. Lots of space inside and works well. However the gear shifter is quite cheap and 'plasticky' letting down the image a little. Goes well, handles well, as I cover a lot of k's regularly this has turned out to be an excellent choice. Overall very happy

[@paulkazzer]

Great car. Please slow down the narration. Draw breath ,pause between sentences and perhaps delete some of the detail commentary. “Your thoughts in the comments” doesn’t need to be repeated so often. Your videos are excellent. This is meant as a minor criticism. ❤

[@josepedroteixeira9721]

I'll remain completely baffled by the fact VW stopped developing the most beautiful car they've even produced. It honestly look better than the Lexus RC, Audi A5, BMW 4 even the Mercecdes C Class Coupé (looses agaist this last one and the audi on the interior, though, but only slightly). I can't understand what's not to like...

[@itsjustmetim]

The best looking sedan. Better than the A5 by miles

[@larrylewis1099]

I just one in the same color today. I did look at Volvo xc 6o, Audi q3 and 5, and bmw 1. This drove so much better. Thanks.

[@yaolungkhong]

Very happy to see John back here.

[@zaamuro8408]

I'm afraid it's probably one of his last reviews prefilmed earlier

[@Australiano87]

Great review John! When will you guys review the New BMW X1?

[@malsmith2012]

Great review John. I have to say I don't understand why VW wouldn't include the ventilated seats on the R line that's just crazy imo. That's the reason you buy the top of the range to get all the toys.. And as someone who hates the overly hard sprung cars of today , I'm 6'6" and had many operations on my back , I'd love the elegance but not with the 140kw engine. Why do manufacturers continue to make their luxury models not available with the most powerful engines in the range? Plenty of people like comfort and power... I drive a 260kw WN Caprice and going back to 140kw just wouldn't cut it unfortunately..

[@zsoltkeszeg1446]

The problem is in your head. What do you need 260KW for? Are you a competitor? Maybe you tow houses? Funny what you write dude...

[@edwardzdankiewicz9068]

I'm 6'5" and found I was about out of headroom. VW used to have more headroom than most. Not so much anymore.

[@isarayyanmd]

Like a passat cc but i do prefer the less curvy design of the arteon

[@colin_a]

I think history will show that this car and its predecessor the CC will turn out to be design classics. They just ooze style. I have a CC myself and so many people ask me about it. There are not many of them about, and for some reason they have gone under the radar. A beautiful car and a future classic...

[@TravelEurope_1]

How would this compare to a Cupra Formentor VZx for a family car? Despite wildly different looks and package, pretty much the same engine and platform underneath and similar price too.

[@kingjulian1549]

We've just ordered a Cupra Formentor VZX and have a Passat 206TSI Wagon. The Formentor is on the Golf MQB platform whereas the Passat/Arteon is on a larger platform. No doubt the Arteon is bigger. Formentor has 420 litre boot which is a lot smaller. There is only 2 of us so the Formentor is fine. Formentor is about $10K cheaper.

[@marcdewolf7334]

Beautiful design, probably people who buy this level of car will spend a bit more for an Audi because it's all about the badge unfortunately. If this was an Audi the sales would be sky high.

[@jonnyjones1292]

Wagon all day long.. and the 206 really should have the 140’s ventilated seats 👀

[@russellchristison8425]

Re the reference to the Elegance being cheaper, you also lose 66 kilowatts of power and lose the awd of the R line

[@tttropicano6720]

Due to upgrade my MY18 model but the steering wheel buttons just doesn’t do me well. The SB looks great though which is what we are leaning towards but downside of either model is the fake exhausts.

[@Dave-gg6vl]

You failed to mention that this car has the same engine as the new MK8 Golf R including Continental Turbo but is just detuned. It is not the same engine as the pre-facelift version or Passat 206 R-line.

[@TheWarzoneHackerIsBack]

HOLD ON - Am I the only one in the US that noticed those HIGH BACK SEAT POCKETS???

[@StevenImpson]

The Brockhampton appreciator has logged on.

[@sjekula]

Love it. Sad it got discontinued in South Africa.

[@The10thDentist]

Can it be fitted with 18 inch wheels?

[@samerakkoub623]

Considering that it be dicontinued in 2024 would you still buy it, I love the car but just concerned

[@user-cp7iv6jv2v]

Got to say thats a great review, everything you need to know this car is defo on my shortlist

[@Benny36c91]

I wish they would release with the Tiguan wheels like overseas instead of the turbine ones we get in AUS

[@fraserpearce7001]

Great review

[@xili0966]

John is back from vacation on the other channel I see

[@russellchristison8425]

I hope there isn’t some tie happening between wheels and chasing cars.

[@russellchristison8425]

I love the Arteon but ended up buying a Passat because it was $15,000 cheaper but really wanted the Arteon (Passat Buisness vs Arteon Elegance)

[@karl6203]

I thought Johnny worked for Wheels now?

[@dongaudiosi2878]

It’s great looks scream out for a more potent v6 with much more power variant.

[@johngibson9463]

More power, when the Aus max is 110. Why?

[@davidliu3463]

Lovely made video

[@sameftek9799]

Yes it is

[@StOrmZIsoNItZWaY]

Is this just a reupload of the exact previous Arteon video on the channel from 3 months ago?

[@chrisdalgarno1815]

it is, down to the running time

[@larslundin4757]

Very nice!

[@redandblack1911]

Is that the lapiz blue?

[@chasingcars]

Yes it is.

[@totofan962]

# 9.45 Min.: Nobody uses the rear windows. Never. The only window you have to use, is the driver window for picking a parking ticket. I never use windows. What for please? I have the air condition.

[@exhibitD79]

Or the windows are preventing little kids falling out? Swings and round abouts. I can't imagine you are not getting enough fresh air when it is not fully down.

[@captainkydd4851]

It would look great with suicide doors.

[@b.p.r.]

Can you please review next a Citroen C3. Please 🙏

[@zlatathelab4872]

Lads, wrong engine specs in the review, should be 206kw and 400nm, not 350nm... 😉 P.S. Shooting brake is sooo much cooler than the liftback!

[@karmendimas5274]

the problem with this car as to why you dont see many on the road, is probably because of the price, they are OVERPRICED!

[@Petrrii]

The title it's stupid,the whole point of it was to be a better Passat,so of course it's better:/

[@chasingcars]

Just because something is meant to be better - doesn’t mean it is.

[@ahmadalbab5448]

Hi from Malaysia I wish some days i own this car Malaysia price rm245k

[@karlmax4876]

Malaysia price increased to 300k alrdy XD

[@JimJohn]

It's 300K

[@eponymous7910]

Doesn't do it for me. I really liked the Scirocco as a point of difference in the VW range, this looks far too clinical and devoid of personality imo

[@sandeepsandhu4286]

Forget the car..... and finally, that trouser length has gone from knees to the ankles ;)))

[@lazziebardakos2956]

It might be good value for money but I'm not sure if the words Volkswagen and Cool should be used in the same sentence.

[@krane15]

The windows ARE a deal breaker. In fact, once I see that half way mark, I pretty much stop listening. Yes, OCD.

[@vexx5955]

Beautiful car but waaaay to expensive ! I'd rather prefer a 3 series at that price range ! No wonder they are going bankrupt !

[@jonathangonzales4115]

3 series? Ugh.

[@carrotsdabest]

John you are finally back 😊 are you single

[@amrdiab3940]

Second

[@Molzy12484]

Hi first

[@jonnyjones1292]

Wagon all day long.. and the 206 really should have the 140’s ventilated seats 👀

[@stephenhunt6673]

Agree. How stupid to not make available ventilated seats on the higher spec model. Marketing "genius".