Volkswagen Arteon for sale

Volkswagen has taken its fastback saloon and gone upmarket with the Arteon, putting it in a German-only segment.

A replacement for the old CC, the Arteon blends bold styling with a lot of space and equipment. 18-inch alloys, leather upholstery and chrome styling are standard features.

The Arteon comes in two trim levels; the Elegance and R-Line. The Elegance offers an 8-inch touchscreen with sat-nav, DAB radio and parking sensors. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are compatible.

The R-Line comes with a sports design package for the body, including air intakes and a spoiler. 19-inch alloys are also standard with this trim, as is sports seating.

The Arteon, when compared to the Passat saloon, offer more space and premium styling. It is longer and wider than Volkswagen’s reliable cruiser, pushing into upmarket segments with Audi and BMW.

There is a range of petrol and diesel engines. The 2.0L diesel has a variety of power available, depending on your choice. Overall, it provides solid range and strong acceleration. The petrol engines start with a 1.5L up to a 2.0L, which offers plenty of speed and responsiveness.