autoevolution
 

VOLKSWAGEN Arteon Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 4
First production year: 2017
Engines: Gasoline, Hybrid gasoline, Diesel
VOLKSWAGEN Arteon (US) photo gallery

Volkswagen didn't rest on its laurels after launching the Arteon lineup in 2020 and brought some significant improvements to the vehicle for the 2022 model year.

After it dropped the Phaeton, the Arteon remained Volkswagen's flagship sedan. Even though it was based on the same scalable MQB platform shared with most other stablemates. For the 2022 model year, the sporty-looking vehicle was available in three trim levels: SE R-Line, SEL R-Line, and SEL Premium R-Line. All three versions featured the R-Line pack both inside and out.

For the 2022 model year, the aggressive stance was emphasized by the contoured hood lines that emerged on the main grille. Furthermore, the base version featured standard 18" light-alloy wheels, while the SEL R-Line was available with 20" ones. Finally, the Premium R-Line was offered with standard 20" alloys. In addition, the middle and top versions got an illuminated light bar in the grille to complement the LED daytime running lights. Also, the LED headlights were fitted as standard on the entire range.

Inside, all versions had a three-zone Climatronic Touch HVAC system as standard. In addition, for cold weather, all versions received standard heated front seats. At the same time, the Premium L-Line featured heated and ventilated four seats. In addition to the standard MIB3 touchscreen infotainment, the German automaker offered Sirius XM with 360L and a 700-Watt harman/kardon audio with 12 speakers, including a subwoofer. The high-quality sound system was standard for the Premium L-Line.

Apart from the SE R-Line, fitted with FWD-only, the rest of the range featured a 4Motion all-wheel-drive system. However, the most significant upgrade was under the hood, where the automaker installed a 300 hp (304 PS) turbocharged inline-four paired with a seven-speed automatic gearbox.

full description and technical specifications
VOLKSWAGEN Arteon  photo gallery

Volkswagen introduced a facelifted version for its four-door coupe in 2020. The refreshed version featured different engines and an upgraded interior.

Usually, when a car receives a facelift, most of its parts are the same, and only some minor external and internal details are changed. It was not the same situation as the Arteon facelift. The car's aggressive look and the few specific exterior details made the car look even better than before.

The Arteon facelift was available as a sedan and as a shooting-brake as well. Despite being a three-box sedan, both body versions had the same length with a hatch-back style rear end. The chromed lines on the grille and the integrated LED daytime running lights from the headlights made the Arteon one of the best-looking Volkswagen on the market at its launch.

The technical innovations of the Arteon continued inside the car as well. On the center stack, the car-maker installed a new generation of an infotainment system. It supported a wireless integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The manufacturer installed more safety devices on the car, including adaptive cruise control. A very appreciated feature of the car was the frameless windows system, which was kept.

Under the hood, the Arteon offered a choice of engines, both turbodiesel and turbocharged gasoline units. The standard transmission was a 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch) for the entire range. Power ranged between 150 hp and 190 hp. A plug-in hybrid version was made possible due to the MQB Evo platform.

full description and technical specifications
VOLKSWAGEN Arteon R photo gallery

Volkswagen introduced a facelifted version for its four-door coupe in 2020. The refreshed version featured different engines and an upgraded interior.

Usually, when a car receives a facelift, most of its parts are the same, and only some minor external and internal details are changed. It was not the same situation as the Arteon facelift. The car's aggressive look and the few specific exterior details made the car look even better than before.

The Arteon R facelift was available as a sedan and as a shooting-brake as well. Despite being a three-box sedan, both body versions had the same length with a hatch-back style rear end. The chromed lines on the grille and the integrated LED daytime running lights from the headlights made the Arteon one of the best-looking Volkswagen on the market at its launch. The chromed lines on the grille and the integrated LED daytime running lights from the headlights made the Arteon one of the best-looking Volkswagen on the market at its launch. The silver door-mirrors' caps were on the options list, but the four rectangular exhausts in the back were fitted as standard.

The technical innovations of the Arteon R continued inside the car as well. On the center stack, the car-maker installed a new generation of an infotainment system. It supported a wireless integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The manufacturer installed more safety devices on the car, including adaptive cruise control. A very appreciated feature of the car was the frameless windows system, which was kept.

Volkswagen's engineers installed the most powerful 2.0-liter engine available in the storage. The 320 hp, twin-turbo, gasoline engine was paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. It sent its power in all corners via an 8-speed automatic transmission.

full description and technical specifications
VOLKSWAGEN Arteon photo gallery

Volkswagen enjoyed great success with the Passat CC, so in 2017, it made the Arteon, a vehicle based on the same platform as the well-known Passat but with a much look.

In 2017, the German automaker unveiled the new four-door coupe Arteon at the Geneva Motor Show. It built it on the same MQB platform as many other Volkswagen products to lower production costs. Yet, the Arteon's shape was considered very bold for an automaker that was more often found on the conservative side of the design scale.

With an aggressive front fascia that featured a slim and slatted upper grille extended lower on the bumper, and the boomerang-shaped daytime running lights incorporated into the headlamps, the Arteon was a vehicle aimed at younger generations. Its low, curved, and sloped-back roof made the car look like a GT. Yet, it was a four-door vehicle with frameless windows. At the back, the short deck sported a small duck-tail as a spoiler.

Inside, the low-mounted dashboard featured a vent-like trim that ran across it, creating the image of a wider vehicle. Fronting the driver was an instrument cluster that hosted a fully digital display for the dials and gauges. In addition, atop the center stack, the automaker added a touchscreen for the infotainment system. Due to the low greenhouse and the sloped-down rear section, there was limited headroom for full-grown adults, but suitable for children.

Under the hood, Volkswagen installed a wide choice of engines fueled by gasoline or diesel. For specific versions, the German automaker added an automatic transmission (dual-clutch) on the options list.

full description and technical specifications