Volkswagen Arteon 2019 detailed in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

[@seanxu8483]

When Matt put his shoes on the seat back, I died a little bit inside......

[@emilwesterberg97]

same... a bit hurtful even though im sure he takes great care of the cars afterwards

[@breezy8363]

Very unnecessary

[@ewvdl]

Sean Xu It's disrespectful

[@seanxu8483]

Emil Westerberg it's a press car, so I m sure he doesn't take care of it.

[@TheAETHER22]

I guess you show a different amount of respect when you're being handed a free review unit vs working your shit hard for 5-7years for it's ownership.. Nevertheless disrespectfull move indeed

[@MadProductionsink]

This is a great car, I don't think it can match Audi, BMW or Mercedes but it's close and I understand why wold people buy it, because it's different, it's not mainstream and showoff, it just does its own business elegantly.

[@radu99mihai]

If you want something that's different get an Alfa Romeo Giulia, which is better than the Arteon.

[@feldmarschallrommel5687]

MadProductionsink true

[@Medea007]

Say 165 salesmen.

[@AndorRadnai]

This or a Kia Stinger are great, well made, and interesting alternatives. Also sadly not seen enough on the road… Always happy to see one of the two.

[@robertf494]

What's better this or a mazda 6 sport nav +? I'm debating between both just now. Same price

[@ginobrugman]

One of my favourite VW's. Gorgeous.

[@espro436]

2:51 NEVER. DO. THAT. AGAIN!!!

[@Rekettyelovag]

Dafaq was that? I mean... I'd break a leg for this.

[@dylanrussell3704]

Thou shalt not commit sin of thy car enthusiasts!

[@natalijadj95]

Its just a leather, easy to wipe off

[@Kayshots]

Natalija B Yeah tho the sand can scratch then leather

[@DaveWshh]

It’s a loaner

[@kinocchio]

0:01 buying something off eBay vs buying it in person

[@nicholaskenneth113]

Kino Zomby not so lmao

[@marleyjp043]

Reported

[@kinocchio]

Mjpw cars Cars bruh

[@marleyjp043]

I’m joking lol

[@ryankov]

Did you just put your dirty shoes on the seat? Really Mat?

[@asebaninja]

Yankov he is an absolute *mad lad*

[@Jakerski]

I cringed so hard when he did that.

[@kokili1g]

I swear I had to pause at that part to go and get a breath of fresh air

[@peterobbins5801]

I see this bad behaviour on the train every day. I used to tell them off about it but unfortunately it's normal behaviour. I blame the parents.

[@TJ-gv6bj]

Old communist

[@solomontetteh]

I really like VWs new design language, even on their new cargo/passenger vans. Rumours have it that the Arteon R will have a VR6 engine. Who wouldn't fancy a growly 6 cylinder lol.

[@mills3375]

Solomon Tetteh I don’t think they would put the vr6 in it judging it is highly unlikely vw would bring the vr6 back

[@bamphmx-5548]

Millen Rogers they will idiot

[@nsrr6301]

Christoph S. Why you calling him idiot for somethimg that is not confirmed yet? *idiot*

[@bamphmx-5548]

Crncug I did read a lot about it and it‘s very likely to happen. In the US they brought back the VR6 in the Passat.

[@bamphmx-5548]

Crncug he is just angry because they won‘t get it in UK

[@Tallandcharming]

I like this car so much that I went out and bought it, in white; I black wrapped the back part of the roof so it’s all gloss black. I’ve tuned it to 335HP, it’s fitted with 20” standard turbine wheels already so next for me is black mirror caps,. Nothing else to do as in Australia the car is literally fully loaded with every possible extra in R Line trim only. I’ve owned three Audi’s (A4, TT, Q5) plus two BMW’s (5 series and 4 series) and the Arteon is better than both, it’s also quicker and more luxurious. I’m getting 0-60 in around 4.8seconds too.

[@nenadmomcilovic9133]

How did the tune hold up?

[@wesleyjanse6600]

saw an arteon R Line last week, it was fkng beautiful

[@rusxh7335]

I didn´t even see one on the VW area here in Wolfsburg, but a Tiguan R and the new Touareg though.. amazing 😂

[@Idioot1337]

Artean ?

[@BrasileiroBritanico1]

vw unfortunately don’t produce an Arteon R. what you saw was the R-Line, which is the top-spec version of the Arteon. not any faster though, although a true VW Arteon R is not yet a thing, i sure hope it is someday.

[@santiagocalderon3261]

@@BrasileiroBritanico1 your wishes came true

[@BrasileiroBritanico1]

@@santiagocalderon3261 indeed so, slightly underpowered though. i would’ve preferred a brand new 5/6 cylinder engine for use in the Arteon R, or perhaps even the Touraeg R’s hybrid powertrain would’ve been more cost effective, whilst still being faster than the measly 300hp that the golf engine provides.

[@originalkillerstacks7433]

Owning an Arteon fulfilled a lot of my desires as a first car, I'm thankful for having the opportunity to drive such a luxurious car. And the drive is completely on a different level. Due to unforseen circumstances I no longer posses such a beautiful car. Thank you. My appreciation is on a whole new level.

[@iLeetjeeh]

what?

[@joefattal7592]

Great general reviews Mat. Always enjoy and look forward to them. Keep em coming.

[@rv9990]

VW really needs to do something about that steering wheel design... its literally the same wheel as in the VW UP!... just give this and the passat something more luxury looking.

[@thomasa9737]

it's also the same one on the new Touareg which is much more expensive than the Arteon :( but the Touareg looks great anyway

[@rv9990]

Thomas A yes it does. But i miss when back in the day all cars had different steering wheels

[@thomasa9737]

I agree with you

[@Horizon301.]

It’s the same across the polo, golf etc it’s very good and nice but they should vary them slightly. The high performance golf cars have nice ones with different designs

[@eyeCU13]

Actually it goes even further than that. The steering wheel is exactly the same as in all the Skoda models, only the badge is different.

[@tanunprabhu4010]

How many of you guys like the Volkswagen Arteon 2018 Like = Yes Comment = No...

[@cameronm4201]

Tanu N Prabhu Arteno?

[@kinocchio]

Reported

[@h.s.5995]

Meh

[@detective3728]

yes I like it. I did it right, right?

[@tanunprabhu4010]

Christian mrclep yup

[@Folkert_B]

9:26 - anyone noticed the window moves down a centimeter when opening the door. Doing this wont let him break the window when closing the door. Its also better closed when its raining.

[@L_U-K_E]

I would love it if the Arteon has the features of the older Phaeton

[@blackadax9370]

Man I like your reviews, palatable and to the point. Well done.

[@joshbacon8241]

On Car Throttle, I heard that VW might be working on a 400 hp VR6 powered R version of this car, but the article also said that it would be unlikely to be sold in the UK due to “a variety of reasons.” *And those reasons would include what?*

[@yudhabagaskara98]

Good rival for stinger gt tbh 😔

[@kinocchio]

We don’t mention the devil’s name on this channel.

[@nicholaskenneth113]

Nah too much smoke

[@YZJB]

Yudha Bagaskara No it’s not. Stinger is proper front engine, rear wheel drive/all wheel drive not this blingy Passat pile with its engine mounted sideways and a front-biased awd system

[@soumaknandi9218]

Reasons? You Brits like super boring things like a 0.8 litre 3 cylinder in a two tonne sedan.

[@balajikarthi9040]

I wonder why this channel is underrated!! This channel and Matt deserve a huge viewership accounts

[@jakebagley7876]

I swear that the Easter egg was actually a phaeton

[@WearySteerer]

That auto stopping thing-a-me-jig for tied drivers is why the car is GOLD.

[@Bosna293]

Eventhough the interior looks like the passat, I think it's really nice and beautiful. One of my favorite VolksWagen car :)

[@etbadaboum]

Fantastic rear seating and space. Perfect stylish taxi coupé, if that doesn't even existed before!

[@bamphmx-5548]

Can‘t wait for the VR6 version 😍

[@jackdoyle6442]

Can you please do a head to head between the Arteon, Skoda Superb Hatchback and Ford mondeo? I’d love to see it as I think the Superb would win but I want to know what you think. Fantastic review as always.

[@FundierteForelle]

The picture on the phone is a Phaeton not a CC!!!

[@RyanGofast]

dude I love your reviews. lots of character and very entertaining. Plus, you hit all of the key details of the cars that i would be interested in when test driving a car!

[@MrHav1k]

Beautiful car and great job by VW on it. Have to see what the pricing in the US winds up coming out to. If it starts at 38000 in the UK, then optioned out, it'll probably be the same price as an A5 sportback fully loaded, which at that point you have to wonder why you'd get this. Still awesome though. This might actually be the better looking car.

[@itzJKB]

been waiting for an in depth review of this car for AGES

[@beanutputter9612]

The fake exhaust got me dying 💀

[@ajsstuff193]

OMG I saw black out version of this car yesterday and the car looks so aggressive and gangsta like! Bloody love it, guys look out for the black ones of these on the streets, they look so much better in the flesh! I legit want one!

[@YZJB]

That’s a Phaeton in the boot not a CC Mat!

[@JaymzSim]

I was about to say that.

[@bbb1188]

Phaeton? it's the same chasiss as passat, has the same interior. phaeton was based on a audi a8

[@YZJB]

Boris BB Pretty sure Phaeton was not on the same platform as Passat. It definitely had a completely different interior too

[@PreciselyTuned]

alexaescht the Phaeton was a full size limo to rival the s-class the passat is c-class rival and the arteon is a cla-class rival

[@YZJB]

fifia lpo Arteon is not a CLA rival. CLA is two sizes smaller!!

[@Moisi547]

"...A little bit of a disappointment" is an understatement for that interior. 2:11, 4:32 lol brilliant Mat.

[@nerro32]

2:20 i see what you did there, although it was actually "wax on, wax off" :) Great review, as always!

[@CiscoSaeed]

Yes you ae right...I went to VW show room and saw it from inside looks like Passat and materials in some areas I didn't like it compared with price. But Engine and it's economy for petrol consumption compared with it's powerful I think they succeed with this point and failed in cabinet material choosing and design.

[@adam145]

I remember sitting down in one about a month ago in a VW dealership and thinking that it's cool until I realised that it's a Passat on the inside. I have no idea where VW is going with this, but Arteon and T-Roc are so damn overpriced. I swear that 10 year old cars had less plastics in the interior.

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

Adam K The interior is so bland and pathetic. I was expecting more from such a cool exterior. Hard plastic everywhere and no clever storage.

[@vincentlee9638]

Yeah... Its like the interior is 2 generations behind than the exterior.

[@SpamMeGooglification]

That is what the previous CC was. Basically, just a 'sexed up' body Passat Coupe.

[@Phantomdirt]

Vw almost managed to draw me in with the T-Roc as a family car. Until I realised that although the base model is not too badly priced, any form of improvement or things you will want and you come up to Tiguan money. Needs to be cheaper to actually have a place in the line.

[@pickle24]

Those 10 year old cars also have the Arteon's engine size and horsepower, right?

[@Gamechannel10321]

Couldn't be more proud !

[@Kamagel007]

07:03 demonstration cracked me up!

[@pathlu8630]

04:19 I am confused. How do you define load/boot lip? You always complain in some cars esp BMW and Mercedes that there is too much load/boot lip, in that car almost half you forearm disappears and you say there isn't too much of a load/boot lip?

[@rowan8877]

That was VW Phaeton on the screen on the phone in the boot 🤷🏼‍♂️ not the CC! Cmon Mat!

[@debbieedwards2221]

Matt try openig the rear doors to drop the rear seats instaead og getting in the bootand any screen will foul with greasy fingers on any car fitted with this device

[@markfreeman408]

That's awesome!

[@mattmcalister1915]

I think it would be useful if you added safety information into your reviews ncap ratings, number of airbags, crumple zone length etc. Excellent review none the less

[@jgreen8339]

6:22 - someone's tractor just started up? Pretty damn clattery

[@begic13]

I watch Matt's videos to relax.

[@FelixO]

The looks make up for every Single fault this car has. It just looks absolutely amazing. Also I think the interior design is really nice, it reminds me a bit of the Mercedes s class.

[@garethhill1968]

Great review and glad Alan Partridge is working again..😄

[@terribletelevision6980]

I saw this car in black the day it came out at VW and it looks gorgeous. I have a Passat and love it, this feels like a cooler version of that! Great video!

[@raybloodypurchase1941]

Are there any plans on doing a review of the new Renault Megan RS? A head to head with the other hot hatches would also be a massive bonus.

[@garyshaw4093]

We was 🤏 this close to getting the R line today . Stunning motor inside out

[@ninjaonsteroids3737]

6:01 He did not just call crisps...chips, in England

[@Rosie2009ify]

The arteon in person is gorgeous

[@markfreeman408]

Pretty amazing!

[@mattprior8442]

This car in red just look killer and meaner ! And I think it would look badass in steel grey !

[@ilovecars2558]

Looks so sharp I could cut my finger on it!

[@dont331]

Not sure I would buy this car but ABSOLUTELY enjoyed the video.

[@sourgrapes7390]

The rear makes me think of a C63

[@MarcMuni]

You mean a c180 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@theodorwagner8881]

the whole car is copied after renault talisman

[@andolis49]

No more tab on intro... ! You are the best!

[@andolis49]

Because it`s new car model :)))

[@thomasa9737]

" expensive for a VW" well Mat wait for the new Touareg, you haven't finished to complain about the prices... and btw the car we can see on that phone is a Phaeton (which was about 100000 £, so expensive for a VW isn't it) not a CC.

[@jeruelleapigo3642]

Hey Carwow, didn't you have a review of this car?

[@nicholaskenneth113]

Jeruelle Apigo nah in depth review vs normal review (old one)

[@TurboJesus]

Is it just me or @9:28 when closing the door the window rolls up on its own the tiniest bit...? Maybe that’s a feature? 🤔

[@MrJmagana88]

Jesus Reyes the windows do that because this is a frameless design where the is no actual “frame” around the window to give it that coupe-like look. The windows rolls slightly down when opened and roll all the way up when sing the door to provide a tight seal 😁 hope that helps!!

[@pb7870]

Do the fake exhausts ruin the design for everyone or is that just me? What’s wrong with a single real tailpipe?

[@Daniel-Garb]

A true petrol-head and it still looks cheap ass today

[@robertbopko]

Exactly. Same idiocy on facelifted Golf and many Mercedes-Benz cars.

[@t0taalFrixx]

I don't like them at all too... I mean no shown exhaust pipe (totally hidden) is fine with me, but fake ones... hate em... it's a no-go for my taste...

[@t0taalFrixx]

A true petrol-head with which statement did I disrespect anyones opinion? By stating my own one? My statement may be a strong one but I stand by it and I don't mind that other people like the fake exhaust pipes. The thing is that I really really dislike dishonest/fake things. That's why I prefer textile seats to fake leather ones, a real tiny and ugly exhaust pipe to shiny, big, sporty fake ones... and that's just my opinion. Moreover, it seems that there are more people like you than me, otherwise we wouldn't see this on that many cars.

[@tsarmatt6161]

Matt is the GOAT

[@VehicleValhalla]

I'm getting deja vu

[@kacperziajka7920]

Those 2.0 TDI's are still loud as hell. At least it isn't as bad inside. Still, great if slightly dull car. Great review, Carwow!

[@FrenzArts]

My family has had the Arteon r-design 240 hp diesel for about a month now . It's a great car i tell you. We are so happy with it. Sleek but still spacious and real eye catcher! imgur.com/a/j683Vy5

[@vedadrokkor]

They should have moved the rear seats a bit forward so you get more head space and more trunk.

[@DRAVER127]

Perfect car for new 2018 FakeTaxi 🤣

[@DRAVER127]

nameless guy dont worry alot more know and didnt like the joke lol

[@watchesandcaps2566]

Pervert

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

@@watchesandcaps2566 how would you know what it means then

[@watchesandcaps2566]

@@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797 because I'm also a pervert.

[@cassiuskwekuantwi5740]

Please make a review on VW Passat and VW Jetta 2019/2020

[@OlliesTreasures]

I'd upgrade the shoes mate, the 80's want those back....🙄

[@remyvidal]

Loving my 2.0TFSI Elegance. Have been running for 4 months, can't fault it. Highly recommended. yes the A5 looks more special inside but is not as big and more expensive.

[@mediocremang]

interior looks 1:1 like the superb 3's. that's where VW went wrong with the Arteon imo: they're trying to get in on premium sales, but once you sit inside the car it looks very much like a generic Passat or Skoda - which they are fine cars with practical interiors, but certainly not luxurious or special by any means.

[@dragospahontu]

But it's fast and looks cool

[@mediocremang]

@@dragospahontu the Arteon has the Passat engine, LOL. that's precisely why it's such a dud really. paying a premium price for a ever so slightly more extravagant exterior, but otherwise no improvement over the Passat or Superb.

[@SuperDatabank]

Matt is god of car reviewing 😳😳

[@w3t80y123]

why did you put the shoes on the back of the seat, that is just childish

[@techoverdrive5772]

Hi Mat! nice VID!

[@earthlybump4843]

VW making a new car to compete with an Audi? I mean, VW making a new car to compete with another VW?

[@marx1409]

Illusion of choice

[@CaptainOinkOink]

What VW is the A5 sportback based on then?

[@questionyourself718]

Espen its not based on a vw the original commenter meant that audi belongs to vw so they make themself competition. thats half way right. if u then see that audi uses the mlb platform for all cars from a4 to a8 and this platform uses alot of parts from the mqb then yes i can understand the original commenters intention

[@CaptainOinkOink]

I know, my point is that people tend to say that Audis are just expensive VWs (which is kinda true to some degree for a1, a3, tt and most of their crossovers) but a4 and up have different platforms, more engine options, completely different 4wd system and longitudinal instead of transversly mounted engines.

[@questionyourself718]

Espen well like i said the mlb platform wich is used for the a4/a5/q5/a6/a7/a8 with the longitudal engine (thats what the l in mlb stands for) still uses many parts from the mqb platform ( the one with the horizontal engine). so maybe u drive an a6 but there will still be electronics, shocks or brakes ised from a vw golf for example. for the normal customer this might be completely irrelevant but an informed customer might be not so pleasently surprised if u tell him his a8 uses the same platform as an a4, uses almost the same engine range as an a6 with same transmissions that are in an vw arteon as well with brake calippers from a passat. just an example but u get the idea

[@dibdabyourmad]

Just noticed a piece of plastic trim after popping out of place at the base of the headrest 2:41 🤔

[@ShahidKhan-ly1iq]

Did he just put his feet on the the seat in front 😨

[@romanbattan5934]

2:43 the headrest bezel for the front seat is already sticking up out of the seat. :0/ Nit picky? Probably, but for that much money...

[@tedchan3479]

frankly I find many of these commentators are rather biased including this gentleman.. habitually favoring certain brands.. one wonder if any hidden benefits distorting the market views...???

[@Ali-tv2oi]

just ordered mine 70plate mate cant wait for this beauty switching from jaguar xf to arteon :D

[@ImLeuff]

Don't like it. Every time I see one in the wild all I think is somebody paid a lot for slightly nicer looking Passat. Remember Phaeton? Now *that* was a posh volkswagen done well.

[@deldia]

Leuff it was a disaster overall though. Go have a look on KZbin for any more than a few years ago.

[@mujjuman]

too expensive when new

[@fv1291]

The more I hear and see about the new cars of today, the more I appreciate owning and driving my 1965, 1986, and 2008 American Ford 4 door behemoths of Detroit ingenuity. No fancy bells and whistles to break, no large screens on the dash to go blank in a few years, and all cheap to maintain and insure. That being said, I really enjoy your videos about these newfangled cars!

[@b8yep959]

I need that model car!!!

[@Maurice_Moss]

Saw one of these the other day in a browny red, looked really smart. Way better than the equivalent BMW or Audi imo

[@EvolutionMachinetoMan]

2:51 lmao , Volkswagen are you watching ? Das Auto

[@Abc-ce8qs]

I've been trying to comment on your videos of catching review I love u and your videos

[@NuhanHidayat]

It's been 3 days and keep wondering how JK Rowling made "Tom Marvolo Riddle" scrabbled to "I am Lord Voldemort" when it's obviously supposed to be "MR. Tom A Dildo Lover"

[@WarrenF]

I saw this car the other day driving around Northampton. Looks good

[@Yathuprem]

How good are 360 camera on night?? Anyone pls

[@DroppediPhone]

Very nice review Mat! Would still take the Audi A5 Sportback over the Arteon.

[@jackd4890]

Anyone in the market for this kind of car and buys this over an A5 is deluded...

[@MrHu58]

Eh some people might consider this style over the A5. I don't, but someone will.

[@kalpeshshelat]

Jack 1, I’d rather go for this over the A5. Why? Because of these reasons: 1. I like this exterior design AND interior layout more than the A5. 2. The Audi A5 is too mainstream here in Melbourne, I haven’t yet seen 1 Arteon though.

[@lordtesco]

Death Of Cricket the Audi is just better

[@YZJB]

Death Of Cricket You don’t care at all about the fact A5 is on a far superior platform than Arteon with far more sophisticated suspension geometry and the engine mounted the correct way around?

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

Audi a5 is less practical, its a cramped sporty car, rear leg room isnt that great, and options for audi are waaaay pricier while this gets alot as just standard. Main purpose for this car will be families and businessmen who like sporty coupeish style in a lower price segment but dont want to sacrifice practicality. This car inside is maybe even big as the A7, but is half the price. Everything about this car is great, it offers everything better than its competitors.. but ofcourse lets be honest it could be a spaceship for that money and it wont deny the fact that its a VW and not an audi. So each to their own, i guess time will show if it will find its customers.

[@ranjitgrewal5648]

Great review as always... shoes or no shoes on the seat, mats choice.

[@SuperHacker0007]

2:51 OK, that made me angry...

[@agentpiggles6685]

This car is beautiful, quick, luxurious AND THE POWER HATCH IS AMAZING I LOVE THAT although i think it might be an option because i know the other one he reviewed had that feature

[@Log1cTech]

Kia Stinger

[@MrTerryb1956]

Matt show be on Top Gear

[@eUK95]

Over priced :/

[@h.s.5995]

eUK95 you can buy an E class with that amount of money

[@YZJB]

Overpriced blingy Passat. No thanks

[@KnightSRB]

which is not? everyone is overpriced

[@greaser3069]

That such a subjective claim to just throw out there and it pisses me the fuck off. Have you owned the car? Have you seen what its capable of overtime?

[@eUK95]

Say No to Autonomous Driving it *starts* at £38,000 and has a drab looking interior, phone holder that doesn't even fit larger modern phones, stupid fake exhausts (can get a low mileage M3 or C43 or even 63 for that money which have real, great sounding exhausts), has cheap feeling materials, only half opening rear windows etc etc.. So yeah... Over priced.

[@jazzysaravana]

The scaled down Arteon looked beautiful!

[@njan55]

Why would VW want to make a car to compete with Audi, when they already own Audi?

[@kakadots]

They should put the V6 from the Audi S5 in it to make an ‘R’ version - that’ll make it more interesting