VW Arteon
The premium Volkswagen sedan is the new VW SA top passenger model and will be competing with the premium brands such Audi A4, BMW 3 series and Mercedes Benz C Class. After CC was discontinued we trust that this will fill in that gap and make its mark in South African premium market. It said that the starting price will be R599 900 2.0 TDI 130kW and R699 900 2.0 TSI 206kW R-Line.
Arteon Engines
The four-cylinder diesel 2.0 TDI produces 130kW/350Nm and is mated with a 6-speed DSG transmission. The combined fuel consumption is 5.6 litres/100km.
The top-of-the-range petrol engine is the 2.0 TSI capable of 206kW/350Nm coupled with a with a 7-speed DSG transmission. The Golf R derived engine enables the sedan to sprint to 100km/h in 5.6 and reach a top speed of 250km/h. Fuel consumption is 7.3 litres/100km.
The TSI engine also has 4MOTION all-wheel drive as standard. The diesel models have front-wheel drive. Dynamic Chassic Control is standard across the range.
Rivals
The Arteon faces tough competition from German rivals such as the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, both of which are extremely popular locally.
It will also battle against a seriously-tough contender within the VW Group - the Audi A4. Other rivals include the Jaguar XF, Lexus IS and the Volvo S60.
Why purchase a VW-badged sedan over well-established offerings? VW hopes to stand out from the premium sedan crowd by offering a good-looking sporty(ier) alternative.
At least in terms of design and space it has its competition beat. VW's biggest battle will be to overcome market perception and winning over brand-loyal premium buyers.
The Arteon Elegance has the standard specifications:
Exterior:
• Chrome wing mirror caps
• LED tail lights with dynamic indicator light function
• 18" 'Muscat' alloy wheels
• Continuous chrome trim strip on lower bodywork
• Heated windscreen washer jets
• Chrome strips on side windows
• LED tail lights
• LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
• Alloy wheels (from 18")
• Keyless Go locking system
Exterior:
• Chrome wing mirror caps
• LED tail lights with dynamic indicator light function
• 18" 'Muscat' alloy wheels
• Continuous chrome trim strip on lower bodywork
• Heated windscreen washer jets
• Chrome strips on side windows
• LED tail lights
• LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
• Alloy wheels (from 18")
• Keyless Go locking system
Interior:
• Aluminium pedals
• Instruments, dashboard and door panels with individualised look and trim in brushed alluminium
• Contrast stitching on seat covers and floor mats
• Seat covers in Nappa leather
• Stainless steel door tread plates, front and rear
• Composition Media infotainment system, including eight loudspeakers, AUX-IN and USB (Apple-compatible)
• 3-zone electronically controlled air conditioning system
• Multifunction steering wheel in leather (with shift paddles on DSG models)
• Driver Alert System
• Progressive steering
• Aluminium pedals
• Instruments, dashboard and door panels with individualised look and trim in brushed alluminium
• Contrast stitching on seat covers and floor mats
• Seat covers in Nappa leather
• Stainless steel door tread plates, front and rear
• Composition Media infotainment system, including eight loudspeakers, AUX-IN and USB (Apple-compatible)
• 3-zone electronically controlled air conditioning system
• Multifunction steering wheel in leather (with shift paddles on DSG models)
• Driver Alert System
• Progressive steering
The Arteon R-Line, in addition, includes the following features:
Exterior
• ‘C'-signature of the front air intakes in high-gloss black
• 19" 'Montevideo' alloy wheels
• Heated windscreen washer jets
• Unique R-Line bumpers
• Continuous chrome trim strip on lower bodywork
• Chrome-plated exhaust system tailpipes
• Black boot lid spoiler
• Privacy glass
• Power folding mirrors
Exterior
• ‘C'-signature of the front air intakes in high-gloss black
• 19" 'Montevideo' alloy wheels
• Heated windscreen washer jets
• Unique R-Line bumpers
• Continuous chrome trim strip on lower bodywork
• Chrome-plated exhaust system tailpipes
• Black boot lid spoiler
• Privacy glass
• Power folding mirrors
Interior
• Leather sports multi-function steering wheel in R-Line design
• Aluminium pedals
• Roof liner in 'Titanium Black'
• Stainless steel door tread plates front and rear with R-Line logo on front plates
• Nappa Leather/Carbon Style seats with R-Line logo
• Front seat heating
• Leather sports multi-function steering wheel in R-Line design
• Aluminium pedals
• Roof liner in 'Titanium Black'
• Stainless steel door tread plates front and rear with R-Line logo on front plates
• Nappa Leather/Carbon Style seats with R-Line logo
• Front seat heating
Volkswagen Arteon prices:
2.0 TDI 130kW Elegance DSG - R599 900
2.0 TDI 130 kW R-Line DSG - R649 900
2.0 TSI 206kW R-Line 4MOTION DSG - R699 900
2.0 TDI 130kW Elegance DSG - R599 900
2.0 TDI 130 kW R-Line DSG - R649 900
2.0 TSI 206kW R-Line 4MOTION DSG - R699 900
The new Arteon comes standard with a 5 year or 90 000km maintenance plan, 3 year or 120 000km warranty, 12-year anti-corrosion warranty and space saver spare wheel. Service intervals are 15 000km.
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