There's ONE Reason The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Could Be The Perfect Cure For Crossover Fatigue!

[@JBishop25]

I LOVE my Arteon. Perfect for a travelling salesman during the week and a sports dad on the weekend.

[@trent7080]

How is maintenance?

[@85funnyguy]

I just got a 2021 certified pre owned. Has it been reliable?

[@JBishop25]

@@85funnyguy after three years and 47000 miles it’s been (knock on wood) reliable. I do over maintain- oil at 5k. I did just put tires on it, the OEM lasted about 35k.

[@keizbreez4463]

I had never heard of the Arteon up until I began shopping all makes and models. One look and I was hooked! This car is so under the radar. I bought a 2019 SE model w/4motion. Beautiful pearl black w/grey leather interior with only 979 mi. for $28,000. After doing some extensive researching, the Arteon is also rated high in safety. It is a beautiful car.

[@alvin1039]

I thought I was only one who loved this car. I wish they had the full R and wagon here. I plan on buying the 2022 R once on sell here. 300hp and 7 speed dual clutch coming

[@krane15]

One can only hope.

[@Jimmyjam33]

I hear there's new rim options thank heavens.

[@stevenivankin9613]

Very good review. However I have the same spec as you reviewed and a few things to mention: Wireless charging, ambient lighting, massaging front seat, ventilated seats, heated steering wheel. As far as power, ya it's down compared to completion or even European version of this car but for $1,000USD, they offer APR+ which gives you 359hp,349tq and factory warranty. They also increased the power to 300hp for 2022 and went to a dsg. But it'll cost a little more. Final thing, I managed to get it for 7k under msrp with 0% interest for 72 months in June 2021. Since they don't sell well and if you find any left in stock which now is hard, you can get them for a good price since they sit around. Also as far as

[@orlandosantiago6398]

Yep, good review but its basically a year late since the packaging for the 2022 changed significantly and the whole drivetrain was revised with 32 more HP (detuned MK8 R engine) and a 7 speed DSG (also from thr Golf 7.5/8 Golf R.

[@arabiggy12345]

I own same spec and same color lol

[@Rockybalboa541]

Should I got for a used 2021 or 2022!

[@arivette2010]

2022 ​@@Rockybalboa541

[@krane15]

Absolutely the best looking VW ever. It could easily be believed as being an Audi. As for the price, take its competition on the Autobaun and see how well they preform at 125 mph (200 kph), then determine if its worth it.

[@sublime0577]

I’ve had my SEL R line Black with brown interior for several months and it’s an amazing daily car traveling between my accounts. I get around 30mpg with my daily driving in South FL traffic. Plenty of power, tons of room, all the modern tech options and have only seen three other ones on the road. This car will look modern for years. Anyone that I’ve driven in my car falls in Love! I did catch a valet out joy riding a bit, the Carnet app reports everything! Who could blame him though-it’s a sweet car!

[@akujie4821]

Brown interior is the way to go! Mine is white with the brown interior. Had to get out of the full on black interior. My previous car had all black leather, destroyed me during the summer! Lol.

[@android2364]

I bought the same trim in black back in January. I got it for around $41,000 bc of slow sales and it not being the color I originally wanted. The update was very much needed and feels solid. It’s a niche car and I was comfortable paying for that “exclusive” look and feel. I really feel like once you get going the car has pretty great power even without the dsg and vr6. They would be great to have but above all the car is mostly for comfort. I do wish I would’ve waited for the dsg coming in the 2022 but there’s something so good about hearing “that’s a nice car” whenever I park somewhere lol.

[@enjoylife7030]

No doubt this is a great car. I love the hatch feature and the styling is much better then a Passat. I wound up buying a used R-Line Passat however because the value of it was most important in my decision. The price of the Arteon, even the used ones, just didn't provide that value that I needed for a third vehicle. If it was my only vehicle, the Arteon R-Line AWD would be a top choice. Overall I like my Urano Grey R-Line Passat with its tinted windows and 19" wheels which has just enough of the modern features we all get accustomed to.

[@reitsmaassociates]

Great review Nathan. We recently added one of these to our work fleet and love it. Can take 4 adults and a truck load of gear, and still give great fuel economy. Keep up the great reviews. Cheers from Brisbane

[@andrewsharman4419]

Great review (as always) Nathan!

[@graemelliott3942]

Nice Review Nathan! I remember that the Saab 99 and 900s hood lines did the same from the late 1960 through the mid 80s🏁

[@coreywilliams722]

I love my Arteon RLine in Lapiz Blue, has stage 1 apr tune and it takes car of all the power issues, it’s how it should have came from the factory!! It’s a golf r in a big shell!!

[@jamesd6801]

This 2021 Arteon is 10000000% on my wish list!

[@akujie4821]

Grabbed myself a white rline with brown interior (not premium but has AWD) absolutely love it. I drive about 80 miles a day and I'm never uncomfortable in it during the drive. Gas mileage is a bit of a downgrade from the Passat I had, but this gets around better.

[@BDX55]

I bought one a couple of weeks ago. I’ve never owned a VW before and am very impressed with it. You don’t see many on the road here in the UK.

[@pjonesmoody]

Love the looks of the Arteon. And the red is really sharp. Always thought the predecessor cc should have been available in a similar hue.

[@jeffmorse645]

Volkswagen USA might actually try advertising this car. I've never seen an ad for it on TV, print, internet - nothing. They don't even try to sell them.

[@stephenhendricks103]

The good news is that dealers, at least in the Pacific Northwest, have been discounting the mid-trim SEL Arteon by up to $6000. That reduces the price of the AWD version to that of a top trim, loaded Accord or Camry. (i.e. around $39K to $40K). The bad news, at least within 500 miles of Seattle, is that almost every one has already been sold. Autotrader says there are 8 available in that radius and about 300 in the entire US. (The SEL Premium that Nathan drove offers very little more than the SEL for another $3K or more. Autotrader says there are only about 75 Premium versions in the entire US.) And according to my VW dealer (one of the largest in the PNW), there won't be any more available for the remainder of the 2021 model year due to the chip shortage.) Nathan mentions several Arteon competitors but he fails to mention the most obvious rival, the KIA GT-Line Stinger with the new 2.5L turbo 4 that KIA, Hyundai, and Genesis are putting in (by my count) at least 9 separate vehicles. With about 300 HP the Stinger is quicker than the VW and also offers AWD, a similar liftback design (with a bit less interior space) at about the same price as the discounted SEL Arteon. And unlike the VW, Stingers are considerably easier to find. The KIA K5 GT that Nathan does mention can be had for an MSRP several thousand dollars less but without the availability of AWD and a considerably less premium interior than either the Stinger or the Arteon. KIA's failure to offer at least an LSD (electronic or mechanical) in the FWD K5 is a major fail and takes it out of the same class as either the Stinger or the Arteon. And ironically, the K5 GT is even more difficult to find than the Arteon. (Autotrader says there are only 25 K5 GTs available in the entire US.) But wait. There's more potentially good news. My local VW dealer tells me that the US version of the 2022 Arteon will come with more power than the 2021 model. It's likely to match the European version with over 300 HP. Even better, the 8 speed conventional torque converter transmission the the US has received will be dropped in favor of VW's excellent DSG (dual clutch) that has been standard in Europe since the Arteon's introduction there. If you're like me and prefer the Arteon over the (excellent in its own right) GT-Line Stinger, you'll be waiting for the 2022 model and be grateful that VW will continue to send it to the US despite slow sales. In the meantime I picked up a 2012 VW CC (the Arteon's predecessor) with only 44K miles on the clock. I paid a bargain price from an owner who had treated it like his first born. It's no Arteon, of course, but it's a rare MT version I'm using to teach my 17 y/o daughter how to drive a stick and it's gorgeous and quick. She's likely to inherit either the CC or my DSG equipped GTI when the 2022 Arteon appears.

[@WW-wf8tu]

Great honest review Nathan. Once again, I agree with you about this vehicle. And the competition. I however, do not care for how the hatch back design is laid out here. I love hatch backs, but this one is a bit odd. My 2 cents. Now do a review on Aptera. ;)

[@MrWhale1111]

I got this car once it came out Got a good hook up on it with a buddy that’s a Gm at Vw.... got the white one if you like Luxury this car is amazing if you like speed not for you it tops of at 128mph... great car all in all.

[@sk.razibulislam4493]

Nice review. However, volkswagen had a similiar car called VW CC . I have one from 2015 and it is flawless.

[@danielfitzgerald4089]

Is it quiet and how do think it do with the Mtn passes in CO. I use to like the German made CC as it was so unique looking. This kinds of reminds of that as you won't see them everywhere. Do you think the quality it better from the past? Thx!

[@NathanDAdlen]

I think the interior quality of the old CC is superior.

[@danielfitzgerald4089]

@@NathanDAdlen Good to know. Too bad at this price point and out of Germany they didn't do it since it's their flagship. Love the look. Too bad they don't offer a VR6 engine or more power.

[@Michael_Miller508]

That’s my baby . I usually buy Mercedes c class . I bought the arteon fully loaded and people look at it like it’s a 100k car it turn heads it’s beautiful $50 isn’t a lot today for a fully loaded luxury car. Basic cars and trucks is 40 grand with nothing inside

[@marshalmcgee9515]

These are discounted 6k. Love this car. Plus apr was less then the competition. My other choice was either an Avalon or stinger.

[@dannoyes4493]

I waited years for the Arteon to come out so as to replace my CC. 600# heavier. Much bigger car. No manual available. I still have my CC and am very happy with it. When the DSG becomes available, I'll give it a go. But really nothing beats a manual.

[@nsbioy]

Indeed. Which is why I will stick to my GTI and will replace it with an electric car. No manual = no ICE car

[@dannoyes4493]

​@@nsbioy I understand completely but, insofar as the general shift to electric cars is concerned, I call bullshit... its a government mandated novelty. Why? Batteries and the electrical grid. Presently, there are rolling brownouts merely because people run their home air conditioners! What happens when electric cars are sold in really large numbers? Just when will we double or triple our generating capacity? I don't see people lining up to have coal-fired or nuclear generating stations built in their backyards. BTW, China has a monopoly on materials for battery production. Let that sink in. To the manufacturers and their engineers, I give them all A+'s. They are implementing, with success, the whimsical dreams of some bloviating governmental bureaucrat, owned by the Chinese, who is worrying about a crisis that doesn't exist. I could go on for about as long as it takes to charge an electric car, but...

[@nsbioy]

@@dannoyes4493 You describe the problem well. The current ICE driving is not sustainable so something has to be done. Business alone can not solve this problem because a giant leap is needed that is too large for market forces alone. Only the government can do so: same applies for large initiatives like interstate building, medical research, space exploration. No private company has been able or will be able to pull any of it without financial and logistical support from the Government. So you are right, the timing and the exact details might not be ideal, but it is better than to do nothing and letting the market figure it out. The market won't. And yeah, EVs have problems today. The hope is the vehicles themselves and infrastructure will become better. Gasoline took a long while to become common, too, so the history is poised to repeat itself. And current batteries: technology is improving rapidly. And China is not the only source of rare metals. Afghanistan seem to have almost as much if not more of those. The geopolitical landscape will be changing and changing a lot. The current oil producers will have to change or lose their wealth and new players will be emerging probably within our lifetimes.

[@johnkerr7703]

The 2.0T water pump has a horrible reliability issue, and a worse class action settlement program, the question is, has VW fixed this issue. For those that don't know, the water pump housing is/was plastic and failed when exposed to "oil".

[@ostmk496]

The 2 Liter Turbo EA 888 is a really good and proofen engine, one of the best in the buisiness!

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@johnkerr2269 As far as I know, the water pump issue was subject to a recall that led to its replacement whether the owner experienced a problem or not. I recently purchased a used 2012 CC with 45,000 miles (The previous owner was, ahem, anal about caring for his baby.) The water pump had been replaced free of charge well past the expiration of the warranty.

[@krane15]

Which is why cars have warranties. If you already know that, then you know what to look out for and when.

[@krane15]

@@johnkerr2269 Speaking of the other hand, "if you can stand the heat..." Anyway, if you don't already know, the WP issue goes way back. My '92 Passat had the same issue. But was replaced under warranty.

[@audiophile64]

Love my Urano Gray 2020 Arteon SEL-RLINE 4MOTION ,purchased used and feels and drives solid,no rattles despite frame less doors.Very little wear and tear showing on mine considering the miles driven.Have the 20 inch dark gray wheels give car sinister look,do feel the bumps slightly more but mine has the nitro fill tires so far so good with those,I am careful about avoiding potholes whenever possible. Firm ride but never harsh in my opinion and great gas mileage for commute and like the way the car helps you to maximize mileage with tips and of course the auto/stop start system. Seats are very comfortable to me Im 6 ft 5.Just overall very good car and for me the styling and rarity on the road had something to do with me buying also.Very large gas tank 460 miles when filled

[@jrod6236]

I am strongly considering this car as a replacement to my 2013 Accord with over 200K miles on it. I have test driven it twice. As soon as I find a low mileage 2019 or 2020 model next spring I will probably do it. My wife had a 2014 Jetta GLI and the engine had the timing chain issue right after the warranty ran out. If I buy this car I will definitely get an extended warranty. Yes the overall size of the car and rear hatch design makes it very practical.

[@gunnargeroy8406]

They fixed that issue

[@dano7145]

I'd probably covet this beautiful VW, but I couldn't possibly subject it to what passes for roads and highways in the Detroit area.

[@pw1210]

I bought my 21 Arteon 6 months ago and have only seen one other on the road. And i wish more people would research these cars because you can get big discounts off that sticker. My dealer took almost 8k off and that was the advertised price not what i paid, they are giving these cars away. I was out the door at 38k and nothing compares at that price.

[@basementstudio7574]

I really really wanted to replace my 2013 VW CC with the Arteon till I decided to go with an EV. Arteon is truly a beautiful car

[@alejandrolabra494]

I love mine. Best car ever owned! It’s an audi A5 with vw badges

[@BDX55]

Closer to an Audi A7 in size

[@qinchao]

I owned this 280 hp 350 rpm car in December 2021 and drove nearly 7000 km, it is a very good car, I bought it in Malaysia, spent more than 52000 US dollars, this year again After an increase of $9878 (same configuration), this car is very suitable for high-speed driving, it is very stable, quiet, the shock absorption is very comfortable, and the horsepower is very sufficient, whether it is uphill or high-speed, it is completely competent. I like his 12 Harman Kardon speakers, and the fuel consumption can also accept about 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers at high speed, and 10-13 liters in the city. Because it is a four-wheel drive, the fuel consumption in the city is a bit high. Also acceptable. In general, it gives me a very high-end feeling, far better than Japanese cars.

[@mf8759]

Really wishing they would bring the arteon wagon over from Europe!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Thanks for doing this review. There are so few of them. It's on my list. Cool.

[@kujjjooo]

I own a 2021 arteon r line i get compliments all the time great review I agree with you 100%.

[@seanhershey3390]

An APR tune will add 45 -75 hp for 499.00

[@R56Cooper]

Very cool-- does the tune void the warranty?

[@seanhershey3390]

@@R56Cooper no...

[@seanhershey3390]

@@R56Cooper no...

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@R56Cooper The answer to that question is complicated. A number of court cases have held that VW cannot refuse a warranty claim unless an issue arises directly from the modification of associated with a third party tune. As far as I know, that is simply not the case for a Stage I APR tune. However, that doesn't mean that a particular dealer (and VW) wouldn't try to refuse a warranty claim. And most of us don't want to go to court to force a resolution of the issue. And it's worth noting that if a VW such as a GTI or Golf R has a manual transmission it's entirely possible to shorten the clutch life of the vehicle. That doesn't happen with a DSG. However, there are alternatives. First, some VW dealers (mine included) are "tuner friendly" and some even offer a Stage 1 tune. It's worth asking about the dealer's attitude when purchasing a vehicle. Second, APR offers a Stage 1+ tune for a few hundred dollars more than a Stage 1 tune that duplicates the features of a VW factory warranty. With the Stage 1+ warranty you can go to any service facility including a dealer and have the cost of a warranty repair covered.

[@markros12]

For those that don't know the 2022 model will get a DSG and will have 300hp (up from 268)

[@dsinghr]

I was interested in base model (which is hardly base model) here in Australia, but even at 70k AUD, it is only front wheel drive. That’s not acceptable, right? Even cheapest Tiguan comes with 4Motion.

[@PsychedMedia]

In my country this car (with the dct) costs the exact same at the 320i (not 330i), is the bmw better or this?

[@drwisdom1]

I have been driving VWs since 1973 (Fastback, 4 GTIs, Corrado, Sportwagen) and I am not interested in VWs with automatic transmissions. My Sportwagen has 18% more interior volume than the Arteon, plus I have roof rails, Thule racks, and a Thule box. I keep a full size spare in my Sportwagen and my wife's Alltrack, but they came with wimpy spares. I average 50 mpg around town and 55 while traveling. The Arteon costs over double my Sportwagen. I still have my 92 Corrado and after 29 years of ownership I recommend staying away from low distribution VWs (Corrado, Touareg, EOS, CC, Phaeton, and Arteon). Parts for high distribution models are more plentiful and less costly.

[@nsbioy]

Exactly. Manual or electric.

[@joergmagenreuter3596]

I got one and love it very much, great car and very good quality.

[@bmwloco]

Successor to the Volkswagen CC VR6 4-4motion. Amazing old VW. Baby Audi in Buick drag.

[@08_crown_vic]

Is it rear wheel drive biost?

[@arabiggy12345]

Btw when you open the trunk you should just be able to push the emblem in because ots an automatic trunk

[@scottroberts5529]

Iv heard there ditching the regular automatic for the 2022 model and offering the dsg transmission probably would help reduce the lag

[@berkalper4742]

STEELER HAT LETS GOO lol. good video, makes sense overall. definitely a good looking car, but almost too good in that it makes people think it has a little more kick to it. The convenience of the hatch is wonderful though.

[@erm000]

Great review. As a VW guy still looking for one at a good price and spec. I believe the ‘22 will bump the hp to close to 295 with a DSG. Probably a better option.

[@GLI_1701]

So i can get a 2021 Sonata N line for 35,000 or A 2021 Arteon SEL R LINE for the same Price of 35,000 which is a savings of 10,000 there heavily discounting the Areton in California. Any thoughts or suggestions

[@jeffmorse645]

The Sonata N Line would run off and hide from the Arteon, plus it will be less expensive to maintain. When it comes time to sell you'll probably have an easier time since its a better known model.

[@pawrestlingchamp]

I love mine, bought a 2019 r line premium that was less than a year old with 4K miles for 31k. The only downside is the tires can’t take a pothole.

[@TC-ps9sd]

The 2022 model offers an increase in power to 300 hp/295 lb-ft. and includes a 7-speed DCT.

[@damilolaakanni]

The power increase is welcome, but a DCT?😬

[@orlandosantiago6398]

The DSG (DCT) and the power bump is what this car needed from the very beginning!

[@krane15]

Actually, that's the Arteon R (not to be confused with the R-Line, strictly an appearance package), which is not guaranteed to come to North America.

[@TC-ps9sd]

@@krane15 Not true - reference C&D article.

[@chiemekaa]

Too bad we don't get the shooting brake. Any plans to bring the R?

[@stephenhendricks103]

VW has apparently assured dealers that the R version of the Arteon sedan will be available in 2022. No word on the wagon (Shooting Brake) but that is extremely doubtful. VW's commitment to SUVs and the US public's antipathy toward wagons are to blame on that score.

[@krane15]

Nobody buys station wagons anymore.

[@chiemekaa]

@@krane15 I wouldn't call it a station wagon but ok.

[@stonecoldcustoms]

"German quality": greatest marketing scam ever pulled in automotive sales.

[@krane15]

German cars are know for their stability and driving dynamics. They build fun-to-drive-cars. If you want reliability, you need to look elsewhere.

[@mrnobody6334]

I also call it “nightmares” when it’s broke

[@joskjj3625]

So is “Japanese quality” Have you seen Nissan and Mitsubishi? Garbage cars

[@vernonhampton6973]

This car is what happens when a designer recognizes that someone wants an Audi A5 saloon but doesn't have Audi A5 saloon money. Beautiful!

[@slipknotron1626]

Great video Nathan, I agree love the look of this car but it screams I need to have 350-400hp.

[@damilolaakanni]

400HP+ Front wheel drive is calling for major torque steer if you don't have a LSD installed. Plus, Europe gets the Arteon R with 320HP and AWD. And it comes as a wagon. Cool combination that most of the world doesn't get.

[@slipknotron1626]

@@damilolaakanni keep the awd or rwd. Get that fwd outta here with a sporty car

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@damilolaakanni According to my dealer VW says the increased HP version of the Arteon will be available in the 2022 US spec Arteon. It will also come with the same DSG transmission found on the European spec Arteon.

[@jbm0866]

Not just the best looking Vdub ever made, one of the best looking cars for sale period. Having said that, it would be hard to choose this over other cars around same price point...it's a little spendy for what is essentially a better looking/more powerful Passat with a hatch. The hatch part does make it pretty unique since the Buick Regal GS is no more and Kia Stinger is facing extinction, but not sure thats enough to put this on the top of anyones shopping list.

[@Brandon-ll3ff]

Does it have dual injectors so you don’t have to spend $1,800 every 50k miles to have carbon cleaned off the valves

[@drewselby1]

I’ve just started looking at these. I’ve had a GTI and a GLI and a Jetta Sportwagen, but I’ve really wanted AWD, but the Golf R seems to be everywhere where I live. I just saw one of these the other day and my jaw dropped. Hopefully next car, give it a tune, exhaust, and lower it a bit and it’ll be sick! I would sell my soul for the wagon to come here…

[@dimeitry]

sweet car, im waiting for the ability to dsg swap my 2019. power wise, APR stage 1 (low torque) gets you to 365hp, it feels more of a midsize sedan with that power level whilst not sacrificing fuel economy that much. You would need to use 91 fuel instead of 87 though with the tune. before tune 0-60: 7.08 seconds, after tune 0-60: 5.53 seconds for anyone wondering, using dragy to time the run. 1/4 mile around the 13.8 second mark

[@henryespinosa9283]

The Corolla Cross doesn’t seem to have that much legroom for the rear passengers - that big guy seemed to be struggling sitting back there. And I think that the Corolla Cross is going to struggle running at the high altitudes in Colorado especially with only a 169 HP non-turbocharged engine. If I were to buy this vehicle it would have to be the hybrid model, which should have more power and torque than the normally aspirated one, and of course with better gas mileage. Overall I think that Toyota Corolla Cross is a better vehicle than the odd looking CH-R - it’s more spacious and with more trunk capacity, and available with AWD.

[@mrmr1734]

The 2022 model has a more powerful motor(300 hp) and a fully loaded example includes all the bells/whistles like ventilated seats, adaptive cruise control and Harmon Kardon sound for $51k, which, being an Audi A4 owner, I think is a great value.

[@genesisg7022]

I always felt that this vehicle compete with the Kia Stinger. The Kia Stinger has the lift back and more power. Power issue is the only thing that I don't care for about this vehicle.

[@stephenhendricks103]

For considerably less than $1K, an APR tune of the Arteon's superb EA888 2L engine erases the power deficit compared to the GT-Line Stinger with its 2.5L turbo engine. And contrary to claims it does not invalidate the VW factory warranty.

[@genesisg7022]

@@stephenhendricks103 I was referring to the 365 Hp engine in the Kia Stinger. I'm not a 4 cylinder fan. Great information for those who want to increase the power in your VW Arteon! I own a 2019 Genesis G70 3.3 . I love V6 power!

[@ericrichards5316]

It's obvious this video was made pre-announcement by VW Group about the 2022 model year. 300whp and a 7spd dual clutch. How did you miss this Nathan?

[@AwesomeEricD]

I always compared it to a Genesis G70

[@DWK33]

With the price of this near 50k I never understood why the Buick Regal GS or avenir never made it

[@leezananny2639]

I've said it before, but I want this exact style of car with a Tesla model S power train under that beautiful skin.

[@wh33lhousediecast]

I think this car more directly competes with the BMW 4 series GC (which I own) but I always thought they look great. I considered the Arteon when I was shopping for my F36. But the F36 was cheaper at the time.

[@JovanGoreChannel]

They definitely should’ve given it the VR6 motor or at LEAST brought over the full R version

[@dancoyne4151]

2022 is coming with the DSG... i am going to be tempted.

[@johnyacoub69]

And 300hp…

[@hermanvizcarrondo2853]

How dare you compare the VW Arteon with a Mazda 6 or Toyota Camry??? the Toyota Avalon is acceptable but not the others. Enjoy your videos.

[@Tinrs80]

It does look really nice id say too. i like it.

[@garrettw99]

This is what they should call the Passat. Also, decrease the price by $10k

[@krane15]

You can't have your cake and eat it too. Have you seen the prices on pickup trucks lately?

[@garrettw99]

@@krane15 yes

[@paulandbeauoutdoors2685]

These are awesome

[@ericl1166]

Wow, hope no one is paying sticker for this. You can get the Audi A5 Sportback for that price. I haven't driven this, but did test drive the A5 and S5. The standard engine is lacking in power, you will notice it. I ended up with the S5 and even with that, putting the car in sport mode is night and day. Based on the specs, afraid the Arteon would be quite the lazy dog.

[@jm100368]

Dang! I was looking for a $50,000 sport sedan to take off-road but not with those 20" rims. Come on VW!

[@Suction_]

I had one as a rental and did about 450 miles in it. Comfy. Decent on gas. However, Trans programming annoyed me, never wanted to drop a gear, but rather 2 at a time. Base sound system was awful, like, searing almost. All of the black plastic was scratched and looked very dirty at only 12k miles. The haptic buttons kinda sucked, but you get used to it. Overall, I do like it, and I really don't care for VW. However, what they cost new is not a good value, just get an audi at that point.

[@turbota899]

The 2022 gets the 7 speed dual clutch transmission and will also have 300hp.

[@jimdee9801]

Whats a wagon

[@turboshottho]

2022 Artemis comes with DSG and more power

[@jmb2289]

Not once was the Kia Stinger mentioned, literally one of it’s only direct competitors.

[@krane15]

From what I hear, the Stinger is no more.

[@haochending673]

Comparing this to a Kia K5 doesn't make much sense to me, they don't even have the same target buyers.

[@billybob2584]

Not too sure about the hood - - ever hear of a 'fender bender' - - now your hood would be toast as well... looks pretty, but pretty expensive ...looks like the Passat as well...

[@nobunaga-oda]

10:13 this not true there all new Mazda 6 coming 2022-2023

[@MandusahRamirez]

VW should’ve just made this the Next Gen Passat & kept The 3.6VR6!..

[@higg2156]

VW only sold 6k last year…. at this price it looks like they’re shooting for 4k this year. It’s a nice looking car it just seems tone deaf to current market forces.

[@krane15]

VW sits is a difficulty position: a touch better than it's competition. But not quite up to the luxury standards of the next step up. Its a "hard sell" position.

[@nsbioy]

They are among a handful of vehicles that are still discounted $5K off MSRP even in this crazy market

[@superset5]

no one pay MSRP for this. You can get thousands off right now.

[@stephenhendricks103]

That has been true in the Pacific Northwest but at least here in the Seattle area and in a 500 mile radius there are VERY few Arteons available now. And none more expected until 2022 due to the chip shortage.

[@nsbioy]

@@stephenhendricks103 our local dealer had two at $5K off. One is still on the lot.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@nsbioy Those are very good deals, especially for the SEL or the SEL Premium. For the SEL that brings the cost for an AWD Arteon down to the MSRP of a fully loaded top trim Accord without, of course, the AWD that isn’t available on the Honda.

[@93remix]

1. SAD. This is the A5 SPORT BACK annnnnd VW gives u the weaker engine to make u want to get the AUDI variant b/c it lacks HP 2. Hands down, VW shoulda gave this the I-5cyl @ 350HP+ & 365FT TQ 3. My version would be a waaaaay betta RIDE

[@klaus4441]

You are lucky , here in Germany it cost arround 65 000 $ . The use of the touch screen at the steering wheel and on the dashboard is horrible. VW engines are far away from the best in the class .

[@mrslcom]

Nice but you have to be a VW fan to pay that kind of price. The Jetta and Passat are a steal in comparison.

[@damilolaakanni]

Just get the old Jetta. The 2022 Jetta has the same interior in the Golf that everyone hates. As for the Passat, there are plans to discontinue it soon.

[@Dunwelll]

The 2022 will have more power 🙂

[@CSLFiero]

not to sound like a commercial for vw but the reason I'm watching this vid is because the vw dealer nearest to me is doing a killer financing deal. is it normal in 2021 to get 0% on a 72mo? Free financing in my awareness never goes past 36. edit: haha turns out it's a common deal for 2021, wtf why does there have to be such crappy inventories when money is this cheap

[@MartinShufflebotham]

The 2022 model gets a boost up to 300bhp.

[@mitchb9582]

the 2022 Arteon will get 300hp and VWs DSG transmission.

[@krane15]

Arteon R, not the R-Line.

[@mitchb9582]

@@krane15 no, in the US the Arteon will come standard with 300hp for the 2022 model year

[@JMacGyver1]

This VW is for people who just can’t stomach being seen in an Audi or Mercedes, but want the European design and “quality”.

[@nsbioy]

Describes us, actually. I do not want to be seen in a luxury brand car unless it is 30+ years old.

[@pokerfred68]

Fidel Castro or gas attendant look? Anyway, great looking car that is much less than the sister Audi A5 sport back.

[@AlumarsX]

Just put a VR6 in it VW.

[@POPAWOLF]

But with twinturbo and 400 horsepower minimum!

[@forol09]

Besides KIA is better on price and power , service it's like day and night, I live in Los Angeles, just became VW customer, service is sucks compare to KIA . Never expect that , so good luck everyone who will buy those vehicles.🙄 ( VW ATLAS 2021)

[@ZEPRATGERNODT]

Terrible piano black surfaces and lack of tactile buttons…miss VW’s buttons.

[@krane15]

We just can't break car makers of this terrible habit. It akin to turning up the vibrance on the TV or busting the bass on a stereo in an AV store.

[@GMTSuburban]

2022 Arteon will get the DSG and IS38.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

what is IS38?

[@GMTSuburban]

@@GrotrianSeiler IS38 turbo from golf R

[@niranjanreddy6360]

He tried too hard to talk about basic features like the rear vents, passthrough etc...its pretty but not worth the asking

[@Vivra_Verra____]

I wish we could get the wagons here. But Americans keep buying these stupid crossovers that all look the same