Volkswagen Arteon wears several hats. Its comfortable ride quality and premium interior make it a VW entry-level luxury car, but its large cargo area and hatchback design make it a functional family-friendly vehicle. In 2022, VW wants to add a “performance car” to Arteon’s list of goodwill, thanks to a new standard turbocharged engine borrowed directly from the Golf R.
Like the Golf R, the VW’s 2.0-liter turbo I4 (internally known as the EA888 Evo 4) produces 300 horsepower at 5,350 rpm and 295 pound-foot torque at 2,000 rpm. The gains are 32hp and 37lb.-ft. Beyond the 2021 Arteon engine. The 2022 model will be equipped with a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox, replacing last year’s 8-speed automatic and the base Arteons will continue to use front-wheel drive, while the rest are standard on VW’s 4-Motion all-wheel drive system. increase. (Interestingly, this 4Motion setup is based on the Mk 7 Golf R’s Haldex AWD system, not the new Mk 8 Golf R’s Magna system.)
The power supply is good, but not great. This 2.0-liter engine relies heavily on the turbocharger to provide thrust, resulting in significant delays during acceleration. Arteon, for example, Kia Stinger 2.5T.. However, Arteon is slightly more efficient than its Korean rivals, and you can easily see the combination of 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 25 mpg estimated by EPA in actual driving.
When the engine is boiling, it provides enough punch, but the Arteon chassis feels unwilling to get off and boogie. This is because the Arteon has been tuned for comfort above all else. Also, even if the adaptive damper is in the stiffest setting, I don’t feel that this sedan is specifically made up of canyon roads. Light steering and a long wheelbase are also useless here.
However, while the power of the Golf R doesn’t immediately bring the sportiness of the Golf R, I still like a lot about the Arteon. It will be very comfortable and a great daily driver. In addition, the liftback design means that when the backseat is folded flat, there is 56.2 cubic feet of space. This is the best number for compact and medium sized SUVs.
In addition to its comfort, front and rear passengers have 37.7 “and 37.0” headrooms, respectively, 40.2 inches for backseat riders, and their feet aren’t too bad. I’m 6 feet tall and 4 inches tall, and I have plenty of space in advance. The back is not bad either. It’s more comfortable here than a large luxury car.
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The Arteon interior is comfortable, but the touchscreen is a bit small.
Arteon’s interior remains unchanged in 2022, prioritizing tactile touch controls and continuing to use a buttonless layout. I don’t like these, but apart from that, the Arteon interiors are nicely designed and tidy. My finest SELR-Line premium tester has a hole in the nappa leather seat that has a heated front but a heated back. Other advantages include a heated steering wheel and a large panoramic sunroof.
VW’s MIB3 infotainment system is fine and has standard wireless Apple CarPlay When Android AutoHowever, the multimedia screen itself is a bit low resolution, a little small at 8 inches. Thankfully, VW’s Digital Cockpit Pro is standard on all Arteons. Driving assistance technologies such as adaptive cruise control with lane center maintenance, blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, automatic high beam headlights, rain detection wipers, and parking assist are all standard equipment and are excellent.
Outside, the 2021 model has already undergone a decent overhaul, so the 2022 Arteon isn’t much different than before. There are new moonstone gray paint colors available (like the one above) Our long term golf GTI), And there is a new design for the base 18 inch wheels. Overall, the Arteon remains a handsome car that nicely hides the hatchback design.
The liftback design means that this sedan is super functional.
The base front-wheel drive Arteon SER-Line starts at $ 41,945, including a $ 1,195 destination fee. The mid-level SELR-Line is up to $ 46,745 and the top tier SEL Premium R-Line is $ 50,745. At these prices, the Arteon is decently worth it compared to luxury cars of similar size, but the Kia’s Stinger is a much more interesting driver and also has a liftback feature, making it a pretty tough competitor. increase.
The 2022 Arteon offers a lot of practicality, comfortable accommodation and a comfortable ride. Don’t focus too much on the more powerful engine. That will leave you with a very nice car.