The car has not been confirmed for production yet, but it has a good chance. In the basic version, Arteon did not really succeed, which is logical — or you will buy a Passat, and if you are looking for more, from the same concern, there is Audi A4. Think Passat R, in both sedan and station wagon flavors. Basically, you'll be able to buy it with the 2. When asked about a more powerful variant, Dr.
Specifically cars like the A5 Sportback and 4 Series Gran Coupe, so, um, not an altogether design-led, upmarket or tough segment, then. Also compatible with the Atlas, which boasts a 3. Compared with the basic model, the length will increase from 486 to 488 cm. Volkswagen is, however, going in the same direction as the likes of Volvo by repositioning itself as a more premium brand than it's been perceived as in the past. Volkswagen hasn't forgotten though, and that's because the German auto giant has just confirmed there will soon be an estate or wagon version of its flagship Arteon to tempt those buyers who need a little more room in the trunk than the sedan offers. Meanwhile, assembly of the Passat Sedan, Passat Variant, Passat Alltrack, and the Arteon will continue. The Arteon is powered by a 2.
We will use your information to ensure you receive messages that are relevant to you. The engine line-up at launch is very much focussed at the more potent end of the scale, with a pair of 2. As a final note, the German publication briefly mentions a are also in the works for a 2020 launch. I love the design of the Arteon, but this shooting brake version is disappointing and loses its sleek and sporty look by adding a rather clumsy and droopy back end. The luggage compartment, which has a volume of 563 to 1157 liters in the basic version, will rise to 595 to 1490 liters. Yup works for me,there's no way this one can fail is there Of course it won't fail the U.
The disclosure was made back in November last year and it practically revealed the start of production for the next-gen Passat. We initially thought the Arteon would only be sold in Europe, but it is. It would also take the car in an opposite direction to the one the likes of Volvo are now going in, which has now shunned the idea of using anything bigger than four-cylinder engines entirely. The diesel offers a cabin engine of 163 to 204 hp. Both are paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Make no mistake about it, is trying its hands at delivering a cheaper Panamera Sport Turismo. More happiness will look for a variant of Shooting Brake, which is taken by the German Autozeitung.
Video — auto imagen Photo — Autozeitung. As far as the Arteon Shooting Brake is concerned, this one should follow the design philosophy of the Arteon but offer more headroom for the rear passengers and significantly more boot volume. Volkswagen Group will launch a number of very important models from most of its brands this year. If the company now decides to go ahead with the development of a six-cylinder powerplant for the Arteon it would be a first for the platform. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism on any email you receive from us. It will launch with a choice of 276bhp 2.
Another previous report about the car said something about a newly developed turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine, which would obviously have more punch than the top-spec four-banger and its 276 bhp and 258 pound-feet of torque. Till further notice, will have to suffice. When Volkswagen was developing the fastback brother of the Passat, the engineers also built the prototype for an. Elmar-Marius Licharz, head of the product line for medium- and full-size cars, expressed interest in this body style last year, but now the Shooting Brake is reported to have received the go-ahead for production. A deliberate move, considering the Arteon is going to have to stand out among those established, and desirable competitors. Can you imagine the possibilities? Volkswagen has officially signed off on an Arteon Estate, though no release date has been decided on. If we build a six-cylinder engine — we are discussing it for the Arteon, we have built one already in a prototype vehicle — it will be one which you can also use in the Atlas and vice versa.
Once again, swimming against the electrification tide, this larger and more spacious version of the Arteon could also see the introduction of a more powerful petrol engine option. Read the full long term review of a Volkswagen Arteon by clicking. There will be a new 1. The Arteon already has a practical liftback design, but Volkswagen has an even more practical Shooting Brake. Pricing for the Arteon is expected to kick off at around £38,000.
Another previous report about the car said something about a newly developed turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine, which would obviously have more punch than the top-spec four-banger and its 276 horsepower and 258 pound-feet 350 Newton-meters of torque. To learn more about how we use the information you provide to us please see our. Can you imagine such a combo? All versions will be mild-hybrid with a 48-volt system. Right now, we have a proposal on the table for a stylish wagon version to compliment the hatchback. As the -based automaker expands its premium-oriented product lineup to near-Audi level, and with a newfangled attention for the U. Now reports Volkswagen will build an estate version of the Arteon, which could arrive with a 400-horsepower drivetrain. Anyway, Arteon will continue to live in parallel with the redesigned Passat model, and Arteon will be refreshed.