Volkswagen has produced some of the most incredible passenger vehicles the world has ever seen and plays a vital role in modernizing the motoring world. The company rules the innovation and technology segment, and the new Arteon is no exception. The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon is a premium luxury sedan aims to capture potential buyers of BMW or Mercedes. The word Arteon in Latin means art, and the name does pure justice to this car as its styling is a pure piece of art.
The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon has all the features to rule the competitive market. This car has it all, be it the classic design, modern performance, or top-notch tech.
2022 Volkswagen Arteon: Modern Sculpture On The Road
Arteon’s characteristic aggressive design sets it a whole class apart. To begin with, the vehicle is offered in two distinct body styles that are the shooting brake and the liftback. Both the body styles have their pros and cons, as the shooting brake provides a bit more luggage space while the liftback has a more sporty stance. Volkswagen had placed a particular emphasis on making the Arteon sporty which is well reflected, especially in the R line trim of the vehicle. The R line model also gets the more aggressive and bespoke 20-inch alloy wheels, while the lower trims are equipped with the 19-inch ones. All trains boast a heavy amount of chrome, especially on the front grille.
The front grille connects both the headlamps and gives the overall front a very sharp look. The R line also gets contrast-colored piano-black accents throughout, most notably on the roof and wing mirrors. Apart from this, all-LED headlamps and tail lamps do a fabulous job of giving a classic and sporty appearance at the same time. The rear end boasts the Arteon lettering in the center of the boot lid, while the tail lamps have a split design. Lower down, the rear bumper gets a diffuser-like treatment, the quad exhaust tips located on either side of the bumper have a chrome finish, and a chrome strip runs the entire length of the rear bumper.
New Arteon Receives Much Needed Power Update
The Arteon always had a sporty stance but did not have the punch to match the show. 2022’s iteration borrows the engine found on the more powerful Volkswagen Golf. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged unit now produces 300 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, which happens to be a gain of 32 HP and 37 lb-ft torque over the previous model. The base trim, SE R-Line, comes with a front-wheel-drive setup, while the remaining two trims, namely the SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line, get the 4motion all-wheel-drive system.
All of the models mentioned above are mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox that shifts gear instantly, allowing the vehicle to do a 0 to 60 mph run in just 6.4 seconds. The vehicle's top speed happens to be electronically limited to 128 mph. According to Volkswagen, this beast offers an economy rating of 24 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined. Overall the added performance for the Arteon makes a world of difference as it now lives up to the sporty tag that it has.
The Arteon Has The Edge Over Its Competitors
The Volkswagen Arteon competes in the traditional sedan segment that is becoming less popular day by day due to the ever-increasing demand for SUVs. Some of the main competitors for the Volkswagen Arteon are the Toyota Avalon, Dodge Charger, Audi A5, and Nissan Maxima. The Toyota Avalon and the Nissan Maxima are signature sedans that have been developed for ages and offer a lot more room and practicality than the Volkswagen Arteon.
The Audi A5 Sportback, on the other hand, is also a desirable choice as it puts buyers in a premium segment of cars, and asks for a premium price tag. One feature that sets the Arteon apart from its competitors is that this is the only vehicle in the segment with an all-wheel drive on the higher trims. While competitors offer a V6 engine for their top models, the 2-liter turbocharged unit on the Arteon is on par in terms of power output. Overall, the sedan is a better-looking vehicle, and the carmaker offers many features as standard across all trims.
The Volkswagen Arteon has a classic yet modern touch, and the several tech-oriented standard features include Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro, Climatronic Touch, and MIB3 infotainment with wireless App-Connect, to name a few. The vehicle is offered in different body styles, which adds to the practicality quotient and has a starting price of just over $40,000.
Sources: Volkswagen